Benjamin H. Oehlert Jr.
American businessman and diplomat (1909–1985)
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Benjamin Hilborn Oehlert Jr. (September 13, 1909 – June 2, 1985) was an American lawyer, business executive, and diplomat. He was a senior vice president of The Coca-Cola Company and was also the United States Ambassador to Pakistan.
Early life
He was born in Philadelphia on September 13, 1909. His parents were Benjamin Hilborn Oehlert Sr. and Sarah Landis Oehlert. He graduated from the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania School of Law in 1930 and 1933, respectively.
Career
Upon graduation from law school, Oehlert went into private practice in his hometown.[1] In 1935, Oehlert was hired by the Department of State and worked in the Mexican Claims Agency.[2] Three years later, he joined The Coca-Cola Company. He left Coca-Cola in 1948 for the W. R. Grace and Company, where he was named vice president and Grace National Bank director.[3][4]
Shortly after W.R. Grace acquired Davison Chemical, Oehlert was named to Davison's board of directors.[5] He returned to Coca-Cola in 1954 and served as president of Coca-Cola subsidiary Minute Maid from 1961 to 1965.[4] By 1967, when he was selected to succeed Eugene M. Locke as ambassador to Pakistan, Oehlert had become senior vice president of The Coca-Cola Company.[2] Oelhert served as ambassador until 1969.
