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Charles Williams Nash (28 January 1864 – 6 June 1948) was an American automobile entrepreneur who served as an executive in the automotive industry. He played a significant role in building up General Motors as its fifth president.
Charles W. Nash. Inducted 1975. Distinguished Service Citation Award 1946. Formed the highly successful Nash Motors, which became the foundation for the American Motors Corporation. Served as General Manager of Buick, then as President of General Motors until 1916.
Charles W. Nash. Nash Motors Company. 1916–1932. Industry: Automotive & Aerospace. Era: 1910. Not wanting to compete with the "Big Three" auto makers in the 1920s, Nash carved out a unique niche for well-designed luxury automobiles at medium prices.
Nov 15, 2023 · One of the most successful automobile pioneers who helped create the industry was Charles W. Nash (January 28, 1864 - June 6,1948). In 1890, he began working for the Durant Dort Carriage Company in Flint, Michigan.
Dec 28, 2023 · Charles W. Nash went from being an orphaned farm boy to a major figure in the auto business, which is a true "rags-to-riches" story. His toughness and smart management helped him get to the top of General Motors, where he turned around the company's woes.
- Jack Harrison
Charles W. Nash, president of Buick, (1910-1912), head of General Motors (1912-1916) and founder of Nash Motors of Kenosha, Wisconsin, (1916-1936), a man sometimes referred to as the "great independent" of the automobile manufacturers.
Nash Motors was founded in 1916 by former General Motors president Charles W. Nash, who acquired the Thomas B. Jeffery Company. Jeffery's best-known automobile was the Rambler whose mass production from a plant in Kenosha began in 1902.
