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Louis Eilers

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Louis Eilers was the chairperson and president of the Eastman Kodak from 1967 to 1972.[1][2]

Life and career

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Eilers was born in Gillespie, Illinois in 1907.[1][3] He attended Blackburn College and then the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he received a bachelor of science degree.[1] Then, he joined the University of Virginia for a Master of Science degree and Northwestern University for a PhD.[1]

Eilers joined Kodak in 1934 and became a CEO of the company in 1969.[1] During his tenure, Kodak expanded its photography marketshare and developed products such as petrochemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers.[1]

In 1969, he received Illinois Alumni Achievement Award.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Louis Eilers, 77, Dies; Ex-President of Kodak". The New York Times. 1984-08-22. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
  2. ^ "Executives: New Turns". Time. 1967-01-06. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
  3. ^ "Louis K. Eilers". Harvard Business School.
  4. ^ "Illinois Alumni Achievement Award". University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved 2022-08-25.