Victor Kiam
Victor Kiam (born December 7, 1926 in New Orleans , Louisiana , † May 27, 2001 in Stamford , Connecticut ) was an American entrepreneur and self-made millionaire.
Life
Kiam's parents divorced early and he grew up mostly with his grandparents in New Orleans. He enjoyed a first class education and attended Yale University , the Sorbonne in Paris and finally the Harvard Business School .
After initial success in business, he was able to take over Remington Products in 1979 and quickly led the manufacturer of electric shavers to great success. He became famous for his appearances in the company's TV spots and with the phrase "I liked the shaver so much, I bought the company" (Eng. "I found the razor so good that I bought the whole company." . "). He gained further notoriety in the late 1980s when he bought the New England Patriots NFL team for $ 83 million.
supporting documents
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kiam, Victor |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American entrepreneur and self-made millionaire |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 7, 1926 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New Orleans , Louisiana |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 27, 2001 |
| Place of death | Stamford , Connecticut |