Description: (Railroad Executive)
Edward Henry Harriman was a prominent American financier and railroad executive recognized for his assertive business tactics. He acquired control of numerous railroads, such as the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific lines, and played a key role in their growth and improvement. Harriman's hands-on approach to management and strategic purchases were instrumental in establishing a large transportation empire. His influence and advancements in the railroad sector had a lasting effect on American business and transportation systems.