Harold Geneen (Manager)

Harold Geneen was a renowned American business executive best known for leading ITT Corporation from the 1950s to the 1970s. He was a pioneering master of decentralized management, empowering individual divisions to operate independently while maintaining overall strategic control. Geneen emphasized strong financial oversight, efficiency, and disciplined growth, transforming ITT into a global conglomerate. His leadership style was characterized by rigorous management practices, clear communication, and a focus on profitability, which set a standard for corporate management during his era.