1910 - 2018
Harold S. Geneen was a prominent American businessman and the chairman and CEO of International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (ITT) from 1959 to 1977. He is known for transforming ITT into a multi-national conglomerate through aggressive acquisitions and management strategies, making it one of the largest companies in the world during his tenure. Geneen was also recognized for his leadership style and written works on management and corporate governance.