Happened after 1976: Leader of Inertial Navigation Guidance Systems to train pilots of jets. Supplier of Sears Craftsman line of power tools. Leader of Case Goods furniture (NC) CEO was a former EVP from XRX passed up as CEO of XRX. Largest supplier of all electrical/electronic devices in all white goods (your dishwasher; stove; Washer/Dryers)
I was flown in corporate jet to evaluate all of the above meeting with divisional operating officers.
AND this LARGE $3BLN Multi National was involved in more businesses than listed above!