Frank Freimann

American businessperson (1909–1968)

Not to be confused with Frank Freeman.

Frank M. Freimann (1909–1968) was an American businessperson who was the head of Magnavox from 1950 until his death in 1968.[1][2]

## Biography

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Born in Hungary in 1909, Freimann migrated to Chicago at a young age, where he studied at Crane High School.[2][3]

In 1930, he founded Electro Acoustics Products Company (EAP).[2][4] Later, in 1934, the company was acquired by Magnavox and formally merged in 1938.[2]

Freimann died in 1967 in Manhattan.[1]

## Awards and recognition

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* Fellow of the Institute of Radio Engineers
* Freimann Square in Fort Wayne is named after him.[5]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Milestones: Apr. 12, 1968". Time. April 12, 1968 – via content.time.com.
2. ^ a b c d "FRANK FREIMANN OF MAGNAVOX DIES; President Since 1950 Led It Into Consumer Field". The New York Times. April 1, 1968 – via NYTimes.com.
3. ^ "Frank M. Freimann - Leadership - Harvard Business School". www.hbs.edu.
4. ^ Young, Clive (March 30, 2016). "The Cutting Edge of Corporate AV, Circa 1938". Mixonline.
5. ^ "Freimann Square - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation". www.fortwayneparks.org.

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