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Joseph Peter Grace Sr. (June 9, 1872 – July 15, 1950) was an American businessman, polo player, and owner of Thoroughbred horses in the sport of steeplechase racing. He was the president of W.R. Grace and Company from 1907-1946.
21 de abr. de 1995 · J. Peter Grace, the outspoken and at times controversial industrialist who headed a major American company longer than any other chief executive, died of cancer on Wednesday at St. Vincent's...
30 de abr. de 2022 · Joseph Peter Grace, Sr. (June 9, 1872 - July 15, 1950) was an American businessman, polo player, and owner of Thoroughbred horses in the sport of steeplechase racing. Born at Great Neck, New York, the son of businessman and Mayor of New York City, William Russell Grace. Joseph Grace graduated from Columbia University.
Joseph Peter Grace Jr. was born May 25, 1913 in Manhasset, New York. His father was Joseph Peter Grace Sr., the former president and CEO of W.R. Grace, and his mother was Janet MacDonald. His siblings were Janet Maureen Grace, Charles MacDonald Grace, Michael P. Grace ll, and Nora Grace.
Leadership →. Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century. Request the Data. J. Peter Grace. W. R. Grace and Company. 1945–1992. Industry: Chemicals & Industrial. Era: 1940. Grace dramatically grew the company through massive diversification efforts. In 1950, Latin American operations brought in 60% of W.R. Grace & Company sales.
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On the death of William R. Grace in 1904, he was succeeded by William L. Sauders as company president followed by Joseph Peter Grace, Sr. (1872–1950) who became president in 1907. In 1938 the Colombian Line merged with Grace Line bringing an end to the Colombian Line. [18]
