James A. Farrell

James Augustine Farrell Sr.
Farrell circa 1915
3rd President of U.S. Steel
In office
1911 – April 18, 1932
Preceded byElbert Henry Gary
Succeeded byWilliam A. Irvin
Personal details
Born(1863-02-15)February 15, 1863
New Haven, Connecticut
DiedMarch 28, 1943(1943-03-28) (aged 80)
Manhattan, New York City
ChildrenJohn J. Farrell (businessman)
Mrs. Joseph P. Murray
Mrs. Luke D. Stapelton
James Augustine Farrell Jr.
Mrs. Richard J. Buck
Parent(s)John Guy Farrell
Catherine Whalen
James Augustine Farrell (right) with James Bowron in 1914

James Augustine Farrell Sr. (February 15, 1863 – March 28, 1943)[1] was president of US Steel from 1911 to 1932.[2] A major business figure of his era, Farrell expanded US Steel by a factor of five during his presidency, turning it into America's first billion-dollar company. Farrell was also a champion and early pioneer of export markets, who massively expanded US steel exports to the world with the help of the shipping subsidiary he founded, the Isthmian Steamship Company.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Alger-Like was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference obit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).