Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Ralph J. Cordiner
General Electric Company
1950–1963
1950–1963
General Electric Company
1950–1963
1950–1963
- Industry: Fabricated Goods
- Era: 1950
Cordiner established the decentralized management structure at General Electric in the 50’s – an organizational structure that still exists today and is often cited as one of GE’s most important assets. Cordiner generated top market value returns over a consecutive 10-year period.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1900–1973
- Birthplace: Washington
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Farmer / Rancher
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Whitman College
- Military Service: Navy