Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
John E. Swearingen
Standard Oil of Indiana
1960–1983
1960–1983
Standard Oil of Indiana
1960–1983
1960–1983
- Industry: Utilities & Energy
- Era: 1960
Swearingen took over the inefficient Standard Oil of Indiana in 1960. He streamlined its operations and aligned its business units while expanding Standard’s exploration of both domestic and foreign oil. By the end of his tenure, he had grown Standard Oil of Indiana to become one of the largest industrial companies in the United States.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1918
- Birthplace: South Carolina
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Politician
Education / Military
- Graduate: Carnegie-Mellon University
- Undergraduate: University of South Carolina