Harold Geneen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Harold Geneen.

Harold Geneen was an American business executive and renowned CEO of ITT Corporation from 1959 to 1977. Born on January 22, 1910, in Bournemouth, England, he immigrated to the United States with his family at a young age. Under his leadership, ITT grew from a small telecommunications company to a global conglomerate with diverse industries including entertainment, insurance, and manufacturing. Geneen is recognized for his management philosophy and emphasis on tight financial controls, allowing ITT to become one of the largest companies in the world during his tenure. He passed away on November 21, 1997.