Background
Lesch, George Henry was born on October 10, 1909 in Washburn, Illinois, United States. Son of William and Cora (Held) Lesch.
household products company executive
Lesch, George Henry was born on October 10, 1909 in Washburn, Illinois, United States. Son of William and Cora (Held) Lesch.
Bachelor of Science with honours, University of Illinois, 1931; Doctor of Laws, Syracuse University, 1964.
With, Arthur Anderson & Company (Certified Public Accountants), Chicago, 1931-1932; with, Colgate Palmolive Company, 1932-1994; beginning as member foreign department, successively member European auditing staff, treasurer, Colgate-Palmolive S.A. president, vice president, Colgate Palmolive International charge sales and advertising, United Kingdom and Europe, 1932-1957; president, Colgate Palmolive International, 1957-1960; also director. President, chief Executive officer, Colgate-Palmolive Company, 1960-1961; Chairman of the Board, president, Colgate-Palmolive Company, 1961-1970; Chairman of the Board, Colgate-Palmolive Company, 1970-1975. Board directors Anchor Hocking Company, Bank of New York, American Sugar Company, Woolworth Company, Uniroyal Company.
Trustee Syracuse University. Member of Candlewood Lake (Connecticut).
Married Esther Barrett, August 16, 1935. Children: Elizabeth (Mistress Arthur Ramee), Georgette (Mistress Mark Copeland).