Walter Staunton Mack Jr.
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Walter Staunton Mack Jr. | |
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President of Pepsi-Cola | |
In office 1938–1951 | |
Preceded by | Charles Guth |
Personal details | |
Born | October 19, 1895 Manhattan, New York City |
Died | March 18, 1990 Manhattan, New York City | (aged 94)
Education | DeWitt Clinton High School Harvard College |
Occupation | Businessman, financier |
Walter Staunton Mack Jr. (October 19, 1895 – March 18, 1990) was a U.S. drink businessman and financier. He was president of Pepsi-Cola from 1938 until 1951 after taking over from Charles Guth.[1]
Biography
Mack was born on October 19, 1895 in Manhattan, New York City.[1]
He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School and from Harvard College in 1917. In World War I he joined the United States Navy, and he earned an ensign's commission while he served in the North Atlantic.[1]
He died on March 18, 1990 of heart disease at his home in Manhattan, New York City.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Walter S. Mack, Who Made Pepsi The No. 2 Cola Maker, Dies at 94". New York Times. March 19, 1990. Retrieved 2015-10-13.