Alfred P. Sloan
American businessman
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About Alfred P. Sloan
Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr. was a famous American business executive known for his outstanding expertise in the automobile and automotive industry. He was the president of “General Motors Corporation” from the 1920s through to the 1950s, making the corporation one of the leading automotive firms in the world.
Background & Education
He was born in New Haven, Connecticut. In the 1890s, he briefly read electrical engineering at Brooklyn Polytechnic and later transferred to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating in 1895.
Career & General Motors Corporation
In 1899, he became president of the “Hyatt Roller Bearing” company after his father had purchased the company. However, in the 1910s, the company merged with several other companies and eventually became a “General Motors (GM) Corporation” subsidiary. At GM, Sloan rose through the ranks from vice president to president in 1923 and finally to board chairman in 1937.
Due to Sloan’s administrative prowess, GM became one of America’s most prominent business corporations, dominating the auto market by accounting for over 50% of all vehicle sales in the country. However, in the 1950s, when the “United Automobile Workers” organized strikes in GM factories, he refused to negotiate with them. As a result, he resigned as chairman in 1956.
In the 1950s, Sloan penned his autobiography, “My Years at General Motors.”
Death
He died from a heart attack aged 90, on February 17, 1996.
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F.A.Q. about Alfred P. Sloan
When is his birthday?
Alfred P. Sloan's birthday is on May 23, 1875.
In how many days is his birthday?
Alfred's birthday is in 70 days
How old was Alfred when he died?
He was 90 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 17, 1966.
How old would he be today?
Alfred P. Sloan would be 149 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Alfred from?
He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S..