May 07

Born in 1851, William Lever revolutionized the soap industry with the founding of Lever Brothers, introducing innovative marketing and factory practices. He developed the model village of Port Sunlight on the River Mersey to provide housing and amenities for his workers. Lever was ennobled as the 1st Viscount Leverhulme for his contributions to industry and society. A passionate art collector, he amassed works that now form significant museum collections. He balanced business success with social welfare initiatives until his death in 1925.

Born in 1956, Frank DiPascali was an American businessman and financial executive. He served as the chief financial officer of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities for decades. DiPascali played a central role in the company's operations and later became a key witness in the investigation of one of the largest financial frauds in history. In 2010, he pleaded guilty to securities fraud, admitting his involvement in the Ponzi scheme. His testimony helped prosecutors unravel the inner workings of the scam. DiPascali's story remains a cautionary tale about ethics and accountability in finance.