Ralph k davies biography of alberta

American businessman (1897–1971)

Ralph K. Davies (1897 – September 19, 1971) was an American businessman and political appointee.

Ralph k davies biography of alberta

He began his career in oil and later moved into shipping. He was married to Louise Davies.

Early life

Davies was a native of Cherrydale, Virginia, a neighborhood in Arlington, but moved at a young age to San Francisco, California.^[1] At 15 he became an office boy.^[2]

Career

Oil

He was a director of Standard Oil Company of California in the 1920s–30s.

He was the youngest person to become a director in Standard Oil's history.

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At 33, he became vice president of Standard Oil.^[3][2]

Shipping

From 1946 until 1971, when he died, he was chairman of the shipping company American President Lines.

Under his leadership, the company went from almost bankrupt to a shipping empire. During his term at American President Lines, he became a millionaire.^[4]

Politics

Under Franklin De