Inspirational Quotes by Roy Ash (American Businessman)

Roy Lawrence Ash (1918–2011) was an American business leader, public servant, and philanthropist. He co-founded Litton Industries and served as director of the Office of Management and Budget (1973–75) under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.

Born in Los Angeles, California, he grew up during the Great Depression, graduating high school at 16 and starting at Bank of America in an entry-level role. Determined, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II, rising to captain. After the war, he earned an MBA from Harvard Business School (1947) as a Baker Scholar.

In 1953, Ash co-founded Litton Industries, expanding it into a global conglomerate through mergers and aggressive growth. His business acumen led to a government role. Nixon appointed him to lead the President’s Advisory Council on Executive Organization—later the Ash Commission. His 1969 memorandum advocated executive branch reforms, directly contributing to the creation and expansion of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB,) a pillar of modern federal administration. Ash led the OMB 1973–75, implementing significant changes.

Later, Ash focused on philanthropy, endowing the Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation (2003.)

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