Businessmen who died on August 18

Take a focused look at the businessmen who passed away on August 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 Walter Chrysler

  Walter Chrysler was an influential American industrialist best known for founding the Chrysler Corporation in 1925. Starting his career as a machinist and railroad mechanic, Chrysler entered the automotive industry with Buick in 1912, quickly rising to become its president by 1916. He later became a vice president at General Motors before founding his own company. His leadership and innovative … [bio]