Owen Bradford "Brad" Butler was an American businessperson.[1][2]

Early life and family

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Butler was born in Lynchburg, Virginia.[3] He was married to Erna Butler, and they had two children.[4][5]

Career

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Butler joined Procter & Gamble in 1945.[6] After a few years, he became the head of soap department of the company.[7] In 1967, he became head of the food division and a year later, in 1968, he became a vice president.[8]

In 1972, Butler became a member of the board of directors.[9]

In 1981, Butler became the chairman of Procter & Gamble and served until 1986.[10][11] A year later, he joined the National Committee for Economic Development as its chairman.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Owen Butler, 74, A Former Chairman Of Procter & Gamble". The New York Times. April 25, 1998. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  2. ^ Lewin, Tamar (January 3, 1999). "THE LIVES THEY LIVED: Owen Bradford Butler; A C.E.O. for Children". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "OWEN BUTLER, CHAIRED PROCTER & GAMBLE". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "OWEN BUTLER, CHAIRED PROCTER & GAMBLE". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Philanthropist Erna Butler, 89, also loved paleontology". The Denver Post. February 10, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "OWEN BUTLER, CHAIRED PROCTER & GAMBLE". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  7. ^ "OWEN BUTLER, CHAIRED PROCTER & GAMBLE". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  8. ^ "OWEN BUTLER, CHAIRED PROCTER & GAMBLE". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  9. ^ https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1998-04-26-9804250213-story.html
  10. ^ https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1998-04-26-9804250213-story.html
  11. ^ "Eloy Bernal,61, a pioneering figure in Hispanic..." Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  12. ^ "OWEN BUTLER, CHAIRED PROCTER & GAMBLE". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved February 7, 2023.