10 Facts About Frederick Kappel

Frederick Russell Kappel was an American businessman.

Frederick Kappel served as the 9th President of Western Electric from January 1954 until September 1956.

Frederick Kappel served as its chairman from 1961 to 1972.

Frederick Kappel served as chairman of the Business Council from 1963 to 1964.

Frederick Kappel was on the cover of Time on May 29,1964.

Frederick Kappel received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964 and the John Fritz Medal in 1965.

Frederick Kappel served on the boards of directors of Chase Manhattan Bank and General Foods.

Frederick Kappel served as chairman of the board of International Paper from 1969 to 1971, and chairman of its executive committee from 1971 to 1972.

Frederick Kappel had a first marriage in 1927 and a second marriage in 1978.

Frederick Kappel died of Alzheimer's disease in Sarasota, Florida, on November 10,1994.