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Alfred P. Sloan
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Alfred P. Sloan

Entrepreneur · LaSalle · born May 23, 1875 · died 1966

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Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr. was an American business executive in the automotive industry. He was a longtime president, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of General Motors (GM).

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  1. ~48Became CEO of General Motors1923
  2. ~52Founded LaSalle1927

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