Michael P. Sullivan
Michael P. Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 5, 1934 |
| Died | November 20, 2024 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Minnesota Law School |
| Alma mater | Marquette University |
| Occupation | Director |
| Employer | Allianz Life Insurance Co. |
Michael P. Sullivan (December 5, 1934 – November 20, 2024) was an American attorney and President and CEO of Dairy Queen.
Career
[edit]Sullivan was a graduate of Marquette University and University of Minnesota Law School and former Naval officer.[1] Sullivan practiced business and franchise law at Gray Plant Mooty for 25 years prior to becoming the CEO of Dairy Queen, including 10 years as the firm's managing officer.[2]
Sullivan guided Dairy Queen from 1987 to 2001, and battled McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King in the fast food market.[3] He also resolved internal problems with Dairy Queen distributors.[4] Sullivan sold Dairy Queen to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway in 1998.[5]
Sullivan also served as a Director of The Valspar Corporation from 1990 to February 2005.[6] In 2005, he was named the Opus Distinguished Chair in Family Business at the University of St. Thomas College of Business.[2] Sullivan served as Director of Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America and Adler Trust Company.[6] Sullivan died on November 20, 2024, at the age of 89.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Michael P. Sullivan, Sr". www.gpmlaw.com.
- ^ a b "Former Dairy Queen CEO to head College of Business' Center for Family Enterprise". University of St. Thomas. October 3, 2005.
- ^ Berg, Eric N. (November 19, 1990). "Dairy Queen Bracing for a Battle". The New York Times.
- ^ qsradmin (March 9, 2000). "Dairy Queen and Franchisees Settle Dispute".
- ^ "History of International Dairy Queen, Inc. – FundingUniverse". www.fundinguniverse.com.
- ^ a b "VALSPAR CORP (VAL:New York)". Bloomberg Business Week. Bloomberg L.P. February 27, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Michael Patrick Sullivan - View Obituary & Service Information". Michael Patrick Sullivan Obituary. Retrieved December 1, 2024.