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Henry John Heinz II

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Henry John Heinz II

CEO of the H.J. Heinz Company


Who was Henry John Heinz II?

Henry John Heinz II, born July 10, 1908, was a prominent American business executive, best known for his role as CEO of the H. J. Heinz Company. He was the grandson of the company’s founder, Henry John Heinz, which instilled in him a deep connection to the family business from an early age.

Heinz II attended Yale University, where he earned a degree in History in 1931. Following his graduation, he joined the family company, working his way through various roles, which gave him a comprehensive understanding of the business. His leadership qualities and business acumen were evident early on, and he became President of the company in 1941. In 1946, he succeeded his father, Howard Heinz, as CEO, a position he held until 1966.

Under his leadership, the H. J. Heinz Company saw substantial growth, expanding its product lines and global presence. Heinz II was instrumental in introducing innovative marketing strategies and emphasizing quality control, which solidified Heinz as a household name.

Heinz II also had notable political connections. His son, John Heinz III, served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania until his untimely death in 1991. Henry John Heinz II's legacy is marked by his contributions to the family business, his commitment to innovation, and his service to his country.

Henry John Heinz II passed away on February 23, 1987, leaving behind a storied legacy that continues to influence the food industry.


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Henry John Heinz II

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Rome Odunze

NFL Wide Receiver

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Samuel Sturtevant

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Paul Giamatti

TV and Movie Actor

11th cousin 2 times removed
via Allerton

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Paul Giamatti

TV and Movie Actor

11th cousin 1 time removed
via Jane Gates

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Alfred Worden

Apollo 15 Astronaut

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Bowen

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Mark Isham

Musician, Film Composer

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Jonathan Bosworth Jr.

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Mark Isham

Musician, Film Composer

9th cousin 1 time removed
via John Meigs

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Mark Isham

Musician, Film Composer

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Joshua Pratt

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Mark Isham

Musician, Film Composer

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Charles Warren Fairbanks

26th U.S. Vice-President

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Andrew Ward

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A. Bartlett Giamatti

Major League Baseball Commissioner

11th cousin
via Jane Gates

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Edward Douglass White, Jr.

9th U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Isaac Allerton

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A. Bartlett Giamatti

Major League Baseball Commissioner

11th cousin 1 time removed
via Allerton

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Morrison Waite

7th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

6th cousin 3 times removed
via John Meigs

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Morrison Waite

7th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

7th cousin 4 times removed
via Jane Gates

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Melville Fuller

8th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Isaac Allerton

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William Jennings Bryan

41st U.S. Secretary of State

9th cousin
via John Howland

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Samuel J. Tilden

25th Governor of New York

5th cousin 5 times removed
via Richard Warren

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William Henry Moore

Co-Founder, U.S. Steel and Nabisco

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Robert Hicks

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William Henry Moore

Co-Founder, U.S. Steel and Nabisco

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Robert Bartlett

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Matt Bomer

TV and Movie Actor

9th cousin 2 times removed
via John Howland

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Morgan Bulkeley

54th Governor of Connecticut

9th cousin 3 times removed
via Henry Sherman

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Henry Huttleston Rogers

Oil Tycoon

6th cousin 3 times removed
via Thomas Cushman

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Henry Huttleston Rogers

Oil Tycoon

6th cousin 3 times removed
via Nathaniel Warren

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Israel Washburn

29th Governor of Maine

6th cousin 4 times removed
via Edmund Sherman

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Israel Washburn

29th Governor of Maine

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Richard Warren

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