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Cover of Time magazine (December 27, 1926) Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Sloan studied electrical engineering initially at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, then transferred to and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1895. While attending MIT he joined the Delta Upsilon fraternity. [1]
May 19, 2024 · Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. (born May 23, 1875, New Haven, Conn., U.S.—died Feb. 17, 1966, New York City) was an American corporate executive and philanthropist who headed General Motors as president and chairman for more than a quarter of a century.
Alfred Sloan was an American business executive and philanthropist, known for his notable contributions to automotive industry. This biography of Alfred Sloan provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
We fund research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and economics. Founded in 1934 by industrialist Alfred P. Sloan Jr., the Foundation is a not-for-profit grantmaking institution that supports high quality, impartial scientific research; fosters a robust, diverse scientific workforce; strengthens public ...
Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr. was born in New Haven, Connecticut, May 23, 1875, the first of five children of Alfred Pritchard Sloan Sr. and Katherine Mead Sloan. His father, a machinist by training, was then a partner in a small company importing coffee and tea.
Alfred P. Sloan was the mastermind behind the rise of General Motors during the 20th century. Sloan was born in 1875 in New Haven, CT. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated in 1895.
Industry: Automotive & Aerospace. Era: 1920. Though he started his career at a roller bearing manufacturer, Sloan eventually sold the company to GM after realizing that the rapid growth of the automobile industry was essentially controlling his business.
