Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Leslie Wexner
Limited (The), Inc.
1963–Present
1963–Present
Limited (The), Inc.
1963–Present
1963–Present
While working in his parents’ store in the early 1960s, Wexner realized that women’s sportswear was really the future of fashion, and left to start his own company. After an early IPO in 1969, the company experienced a whirlwind expansion period, purchasing struggling companies like Lane Bryant and Victoria’s Secret and turning them into profitable enterprises. In his companies, Wexner has created one of the leading specialty fashion enterprises, serving every market from contemporary women’s wear and plus size clothing to discount fashion and lingerie.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1937
- Birthplace: Ohio
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Ohio State University