Business Tycoon Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Was a German entrepreneur who built up and owned the fourth-largest chain of department stores in Ge

Was a German entrepreneur who built up and owned the fourth-largest chain of department stores in Germany. The son of a judge he was apprenticed in a Düsseldorf department store belonging to Leonhard Tietz before working for the Duisburg department store

German conservative politician and statesman. He was Chancellor of Germany from 1982 to 1998 (West G

German conservative politician and statesman. He was Chancellor of Germany from 1982 to 1998 (West Germany only between 1982 and 1990)

Was one of the founders of the Dutch offshore radio station Radio Veronica and was president of the

Was one of the founders of the Dutch offshore radio station Radio Veronica and was president of the station from its start in 1959 until 1975. He was born in Hilversum.On 15 May 1971 the ship Mebo II of competitive radio station Radio North Sea International was bombed. After the bombing Verweij appeared on Dutch television revealing that he paid a man 12,000 Guilders to get the Mebo II into territorial waters in a way which did not harm anybody on board. He was later sentenced to three months in jail.

Is a businessman and member of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Audit and Compliance Co

Is a businessman and member of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Audit and Compliance Committee.[1]Effective of 1 April 2010, with the company in a financially strong position, Henk Rottinguis stepped down from his role as CEO and Board Chairman of Pon Holdings. The Supervisory Board of Pon Holdings expressed its appreciation for Mr Rottinghuis’ dedication and vision, which it said had contributed to the organisation now being in an excellent position to receive a change of leadership.[3]

Was a major French banker, economist and Asian art collector, who started off as an Italian politici

Was a major French banker, economist and Asian art collector, who started off as an Italian politician in 1848-1850. In September the formation of the Third Republic enabled Cernuschi to return, but he soon left Paris to travel in the Far East. He returned with a fine art collection that he would constantly expand upon for the remainder of his life.

Was a French vintner who is credited with introducing important innovations to Burgundian winemaking

Was a French vintner who is credited with introducing important innovations to Burgundian winemaking. He was particularly known for the quality of his Pinot Noir. [1] Jayer was born in Vosne-Romanée. He attended the University of Dijon in the 1940s and earned a degree in enology. Using a 7.4-acre (30,000 m2) inheritance that included parcels in the Echézeaux and Beaux Monts vineyards, Jayer began producing wine under his own label in the 1950s. Henri Jayer wines are now highly sought after and renowned for their balance and elegance, as well as their lushness and concentration. One bottle sells for thousands of dollars.

Was a Dutch businessman, philatelist and humanitarian. He became famous both for his efforts to shie

Was a Dutch businessman, philatelist and humanitarian. He became famous both for his efforts to shield Jewish victims of Nazi persecution during World War II, and later for his efforts to document instruments of propaganda utilized during national conflict.

Was the founder of Nestlé S.A., the world's largest food and beverage company, as well as one of th

Was the founder of Nestlé S.A., the world's largest food and beverage company, as well as one of the main creators of milk chocolate.Before Nestlé turned 20 in 1836, he had completed a 4-year apprenticeship with J. E. Stein, an owner of a pharmacy. At the end of 1839, he was officially authorized to perform chemical experiments, make up prescriptions, and sell medicines. During this time, he changed his name to Henri Nestlé in order to adapt better to the new social conditions in Vevey, Switzerland.

Was a British politician, industrialist and financier.He served as Member of Parliament for the Isle

Was a British politician, industrialist and financier.He served as Member of Parliament for the Isle of Ely 1923-24 as a Liberal. He then became a Conservative and was Member of Parliament for Liverpool East Toxteth from 1929 to 1931. On the death of his father in 1930 he succeeded to the barony becoming the 2nd Baron Melchett.

Is an American businessman from Texas, who is best known for seeking the office of President of the

Is an American businessman from Texas, who is best known for seeking the office of President of the United States in 1992 and 1996. Perot founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962; sold the company to General Motors in 1984, and founded Perot Systems in 1988.

Was an Welsh financier and industrialist.Berry acquired John Lysaght Ltd with his brother William Be

Was an Welsh financier and industrialist.Berry acquired John Lysaght Ltd with his brother William Berry, D. R. Llewellyn and The Viscountess Rhondda and was chairman until it became part of Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds in 1920. He subsequently became chairman of GKN in 1927.

Is the founder and chairman of SM Prime Holdings, the largest retailing corporation in the Philippin

Is the founder and chairman of SM Prime Holdings, the largest retailing corporation in the Philippines. He earned his Associate of Arts degree in Commercial Studies at Far Eastern University in 1950.[2] Acknowledged as the country’s "Retail King," he has come a long way from the modest shoe store he set up in Quiapo in 1946, to become the owner of the Philippines’s biggest chain of shopping malls.

CEO of Next New Networks and former President of Nickelodeon Networks and Vice-Chairman of Viacom's

CEO of Next New Networks and former President of Nickelodeon Networks and Vice-Chairman of Viacom's MTV Networks.On February 1996, he was named President of Nickelodeon and TV Land. Under his leadership Nicktoons (which included such animated cartoons as SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, Rugrats, and Doug) and TV Land became the highest rated cable networks launched within the past seven years. Nickelodeon also expanded to other areas such as live theatrical shows, magazines and feature films. He was also responsible for launching Dora the Explorer, The Brothers Garcia (which is based on a Los Garcia, a show he used to watch in Puerto Rico) and Taina.

Known as "Fisk", is the fifth generation of his family to lead S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc of Racine, W

Known as "Fisk", is the fifth generation of his family to lead S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc of Racine, WI. He is the current Chairman and CEO of the company. He is the son of Samuel Curtis Johnson, Jr., who died in 2004, and Imogene Powers Johnson. He is also

Is a German jeweller who was president of Victor Mayer Co. from 1965 to 2005. He continued the legac

Is a German jeweller who was president of Victor Mayer Co. from 1965 to 2005. He continued the legacy of the Russian jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé. He was born to the jeweller Edmund Mohr and his wife Maria Mayer in Pforzheim, Germany. His grandfather was t

Was a businessman from Germany who was a judge and member of the cabinet of the Kingdom of Hawaii. A

Was a businessman from Germany who was a judge and member of the cabinet of the Kingdom of Hawaii. After selling Grove Farm to its manager George Norton Wilcox,[5] in 1865 he moved to Honolulu to work in the capital. On July 10, 1869 he was appointed to t

Was a German pharmacist, businessman and patron of art and sport.

Was a German pharmacist, businessman and patron of art and sport.

Was a German chemist and inventor, and together with Julius Vorster the founder of the Chemische Fab

Was a German chemist and inventor, and together with Julius Vorster the founder of the Chemische Fabrik Kalk. He was the second of six children of the master organ builder August Wilhelm Grüneberg and his wife Caroline Henriette née Breslich from Cammin.

Is a German author and business leader. He is chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners, Strategy & Market

Is a German author and business leader. He is chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners, Strategy & Marketing Consultants. Simon is an expert in strategy, marketing and pricing. An ongoing online survey (in German language countries) voted him the most influent

Was a German industrialist who became head of the German electrical and electronics company Siemens

Was a German industrialist who became head of the German electrical and electronics company Siemens AG in 1941 and served until 1956. He was the son of Arnold von Siemens and wife Ellen von Helmholtz and paternal grandson of Ernst Werner von Siemens and f

Was the inventor of the modern bra and founder of the Cadolle lingerie house. Herminie was a close f

Was the inventor of the modern bra and founder of the Cadolle lingerie house. Herminie was a close friend of the French insurrectionist Louise Michel, and it was this connection that lead her to leave for the safety of Buenos Aires. Here, in 1887, Herminie opened a shop selling made-to-measure underwear.

Was a freedom fighter, is known as one of the most popular publisher of modern Bengali Printing Publ

Was a freedom fighter, is known as one of the most popular publisher of modern Bengali Printing Publication.Hiralal, second son of Nanda Kumar Chakraborty and Elokeshi Devi, born on 1911 at Khilpara, in Noakhali (now in Bangladesh) is an Indian publisher. Nanda Kumar was the 'Nayeb' of Zaminder of Khilpara. Hiralal completed his higher studies in East Bengal . He joined Indian independence movement in Noakhali District in 1930. He was a prime suspect but British police failed to catch him due to the lack of evidence. He was an employee of The East Indian Banking Corporation Limited . He established Khilpara Typing School in 1938 and started business there. He came to Kolkata in 1940 due to the volatile political movement in East Bengal and joined Nath Bank here. After the bankruptcy of Nath Bank, he established Prakashani Limited and Nababidhan Press at Jhamapukur

Known in the United States by the Anglicized name Rocky Aoki, was a founder of the Benihana chain of

Known in the United States by the Anglicized name Rocky Aoki, was a founder of the Benihana chain of "Japanese Steakhouse" restaurants, wrestler, thrillseeker, and entrepreneur.He would later explain, "I play bass. But I tell you why I change to wrestling: No good on tempo."[1] Aoki attended Keio University, where he competed in track and field, karate and wrestling before being expelled for fighting. He qualified for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, but did not compete. However, he later toured the United States and was undefeated in the wrestling 112-pound flyweight class. Aoki moved to New York City, going on to win the United States flyweight title in 1962, 1963 and 1964. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1995.[2]

The incumbent president of Japan Tobacco (as of 2006).

The incumbent president of Japan Tobacco (as of 2006).

Chairman of the Toyota Motor Corporation since 1999. He became president of Toyota in 1995 and has w

Chairman of the Toyota Motor Corporation since 1999. He became president of Toyota in 1995 and has worked at the corporation for 50 years. In 1998, Okuda was selected as a member of the Prime Minister's Economic Strategy Council of Japan and became chairm