William Shanahan President & COO Colgate-Palmolive Revenue: $8.9 billion Employees: 38,000 Colgate-Palmolive is the global giant behind such household brand names as Colgate, Ajax, Murphy's Oil, Palmolive and, of course, Irish Spring. William Shanahan is the driving force behind the company's success. As president and chief operating officer, Shanahan counts among his … [Read more...] about The 100 Most Influential Irish Americans in Business: W. Shanahan – J. Sullivan
John Sharkey
Those We Lost
Recent passings in the Irish and Irish American communities. ℘℘℘ William Flynn 1927-2018 Bill Flynn’s approach to business was always a human one. Colleagues called him a fair leader, attuned to the customer’s needs and concerns, which allowed him to look at the industry in ways that eluded others. In his 2008 interview with publisher Niall O’Dowd, Flynn offered … [Read more...] about Those We Lost
The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Builders
By Irish America Staff
November 1999
Henry Ford King of the Road "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." He changed the future of this country, and indeed the world, with his revolutionary line of stylish, affordable motor cars. Today the name Ford is synonymous with quality, safety and value for money. He wouldn't have had it any other way. Born July 30, 1863, Henry Ford … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Builders
The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Business
By Irish America Staff
November 1999
Brian P. Burns Art Collector He's a man of many talents -- business executive, attorney and philanthropist -- but it is perhaps for his extensive and unequaled art collection that Brian Burns is best known. Through his efforts, the work of dozens of Irish artists is exhibited regularly at various locations throughout the U.S. In 1996, an exhibition titled "America's Eye: … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Business