May 24

H. B. Reese was born in 1879 in York County, Pennsylvania, and initially worked for the Hershey Chocolate Company. In 1923, he founded H. B. Reese Candies and introduced Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in 1928. The candy’s unique combination of peanut butter and chocolate became a nationwide success during the Great Depression. Reese’s company grew rapidly, and his products remain among the top-selling candies in the United States. After his death in 1956, the brand was acquired by Hershey and solidified Reese’s legacy in confectionery history.

Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr. began his career in the newspaper business with the purchase of The Staten Island Advance in 1922. He expanded into magazines, acquiring titles like Vogue and The New Yorker, and built Advance Publications into one of America's largest privately held media companies. Known for his keen editorial instincts and willingness to invest in journalistic quality, Newhouse transformed regional papers into national leaders. Under his leadership, the company diversified into cable television and digital media. He maintained a reputation for shrewd business acumen and a passion for storytelling. Newhouse remained active in his enterprise until his death in 1979, leaving a lasting imprint on the media landscape.

Born in New York and raised in California, Priscilla Beaulieu met Elvis Presley in 1959 when she was just 14. She married Elvis in 1967 and became a prominent figure in his life and career until their divorce in 1973. After Elvis’s death, Priscilla took on the task of preserving his legacy by transforming Graceland into a world-renowned museum. As CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises, she oversaw the estate’s commercial ventures and global branding. Priscilla also pursued an acting career, appearing in films like The Naked Gun series and the television show Dallas. Her entrepreneurial spirit and stewardship of Elvis’s heritage have made her a respected business leader.

Born in 1947, Martin Winterkorn rose through the ranks of Volkswagen to become CEO in 2007 and later chairman in 2013. Under his leadership, VW expanded into new markets, launched the successful Golf and Passat models, and became one of the world's top automakers. Winterkorn was praised for his strategic vision and engineering expertise. However, his tenure ended abruptly in 2015 when the Dieselgate emissions-cheating scandal came to light, leading to billions in fines and his resignation. Since then, VW has undertaken major reforms in governance and technology, but Winterkorn's legacy remains overshadowed by one of the auto industry's biggest controversies.

Chip Ganassi began his motorsport career as a successful driver in the 1980s, competing in open-wheel events. In 1990, he founded Chip Ganassi Racing, which has since won multiple IndyCar, NASCAR, and sports car championships. His teams have fielded legendary drivers such as Alex Zanardi, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Scott Dixon. Under Ganassi’s leadership, the organization expanded into diverse series and international competitions. Today, he is recognized as one of motorsport’s most successful team owners and a savvy businessman.

Andrey Borodin is a Russian-English economist and businessman who served as president and CEO of the Bank of Moscow from 1995 to 2011. Born in Leningrad, he graduated with a degree in economics before rising through the ranks of the banking sector. Under his leadership, the Bank of Moscow expanded rapidly and forged key international partnerships. In 2011, amidst legal and political disputes, Borodin left Russia and settled in the United Kingdom. He continues to engage in finance and philanthropic ventures while maintaining a profile in European business circles.

Mandar Agashe is an Indian music director and businessman born in 1969. He founded the Sarvangin Music label, producing albums that blend traditional Indian melodies with contemporary arrangements. As chairman of the Brihans Group, he has overseen diverse ventures in retail and entertainment. Agashe has collaborated with prominent singers and instrumentalists to bring classical and modern sounds to wider audiences. His entrepreneurial spirit and creative vision have made him a respected figure in both the music and business communities.