Reginald F. Lewis Biography

Reginald F. Lewis (December 7, 1942 – January 19, 1993) was an African-American businessman and philanthropist, born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1942.

Reginald F. Lewis Facts

• Reginald F. Lewis Net worth: $400 Million (USD) at the time of his passing.
• Reginald F. Lewis occupation: Businessman, Chairman and CEO of TLC Beatrice International.
• Reginald F. Lewis Height: 6’1
• Reginald F. Lewis was married to Loida Nicolas-Lewis.
• Reginald F. Lewis had 2 children.
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About Reginald F. Lewis

Reginald F. Lewis was a black billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He was the Chairman and CEO of TLC Beatrice International, a global food company. Lewis was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1942. He attended Virginia State University, where he earned a degree in political science. After graduating, he attended Harvard Law School, where he earned a J.D. in 1968.

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After graduating from Harvard Law School, Lewis worked as a corporate lawyer before founding his own venture capital firm. In 1987, he made history by acquiring Beatrice International Foods for $985 million, creating TLC Beatrice International.
TLC Beatrice International was a global food company with operations in 31 countries. Under Lewis’s leadership, the company generated significant profits and became the largest black-owned business in the United States.

Lewis was also a philanthropist. He donated millions of dollars to educational institutions, including Harvard Law School and Virginia State University. He established the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation, which provides grants to organizations that support education, entrepreneurship, and social justice.

Lewis was a highly respected businessman and philanthropist. He has been recognized for his achievements by numerous organizations, including being posthumously inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame. In 1993, he tragically passed away from brain cancer.

How Reginald F. Lewis made his money

Reginald F. Lewis made his money through strategic acquisitions and management, particularly through the acquisition of Beatrice International Foods, which he transformed into TLC Beatrice International.

Reginald F. Lewis Facts & Achievements:

• First African American to build a billion-dollar company, TLC Beatrice International.
• Author of the autobiography “Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?“
• Named among the most powerful black executives by Black Enterprise magazine.
• Harvard Law School’s first significant African American donor.
• Posthumously inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame.

Reginald F. Lewis Quotes

• “Keep going, no matter what.”
• “Do what others don’t expect you to do.”

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