W. Garfield Weston
Willard Garfield Weston, OC, (February 26, 1898 – October 22, 1978), Canadian businessman and philanthropist, led George Weston Limited and its various subsidiaries and associated companies, including Associated British Foods, for half a century and established one of the world's largest food processing and distribution concerns. He also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the British House of Commons during World War II.
Read more about W. Garfield Weston: Early Years, Succession, Depression, War, Post War Expansion, Foundation, Disclosure, Consolidation
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