Hortense Odlum

Businesswoman

Hortense Odlum was a pioneering American businesswoman who became the first female president of a major Fifth Avenue department store, Bonwit Teller, in 1934. Initially a customer with constructive criticism, her insights led her husband, financier Floyd Odlum, to purchase the store and install her at its helm. Under her leadership, she transformed the struggling retailer into a highly profitable and fashionable institution, known for its innovative marketing and high-end merchandise. Her autobiography, 'A Woman's Place,' detailed her journey and philosophy, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer for women in corporate leadership.

Oct 24, 1891 - Feb 21, 1970 American 11 Quotes

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