Paul B. Wishart
American businessman (1898–1979)
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Paul Barclay Wishart (September 25, 1898 – December 7, 1979) was an American executive who served as the chairperson of Honeywell.
Paul B. Wishart | |
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| Born | September 25, 1898 |
| Died | December 7, 1979 (aged 81) |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BSc '20) |
| Spouse |
Eleanor Preston Kirkman
(m. 1930) |
| Military career | |
Branch | United States Navy |
Service years | 1917–23 |
Biography
Wishart graduated from the United States Naval Academy and joined Honeywell in 1942, initially working as the superintendent of manufacturing.[1] During his early years at the company, Honeywell expanded its involvement in the development of defense products.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
In 1961, Wishart became the chairman and chief executive officer of the Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company.[1][7] Under his leadership, the company underwent a transformation, diversifying its operations and changing its name to Honeywell.[8] During Wishart's tenure, Honeywell's revenue increased from $200 million to over $400 million, and profits grew from $10 million to $26 million.[8]
Wishart retired from his position at Honeywell in 1965.[8]