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Walter Staunton Mack Jr.

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Walter Staunton Mack Jr.
President of Pepsi-Cola
In office
1938–1951
Preceded byCharles Guth
Personal details
BornOctober 19, 1895 (1895-10-19)
Manhattan, New York City
DiedMarch 18, 1990(1990-03-18) (aged 94)
Manhattan, New York City
EducationDeWitt Clinton High School
Harvard College
OccupationBusinessman, 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

  1. ^ 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.