United Brands chairmanship

May 5, 1975

Abstract

In 1975, Max Fisher accepts chairmanship of struggling New York food industry conglomerate United Brands Co. United Brands was facing SEC sanctions for bribing General Oswaldo Lopez of Honduras and other foreign officials. Fisher brought in his friends Seymour and Paul Milstein to help turn the company around.
Max Fisher, Paul Milstein and Seymour Milstein
Credit: Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

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  1. Business »
  2. Leadership »

Organizations

  1. The United Brands Company »
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