James Gamble

James Gamble was an American businessman and co-founder of Procter & Gamble (P&G), a leading consumer goods company. Born in 1803 in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States and partnered with William Procter in 1837 to create a company that produced soap and candles. Their collaboration combined Gamble’s expertise in soap-making and Procter’s skills in candle production, which eventually expanded into a vast range of household products. Under their leadership, P&G became known for its innovation and quality, shaping the consumer products industry and introducing brands like Tide and Pampers that remain popular today.