Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Lyle C. Roll
Kellogg Company
1957–1971
1957–1971
Kellogg Company
1957–1971
1957–1971
- Industry: Food & Tobacco
- Era: 1950
Under Roll’s tenure, Kellogg continued its 20 consecutive years of growth in revenues and earnings. Through strategic acquisitions of Salada and Fearn, international expansion, and new product introductions (most notably Eggo Frozen Waffles and Frosted Mini-Wheats), Roll tripled revenues from $213 million to $677 million, and earnings from $17 million to $55 million.