What do the people who created famous brands look like (16 photos)

It turns out that the creator of Pampers diapers was a presentable man, and the Barbie doll was invented by a woman and named her after her daughter Barbara. Read about other founders of global brands below.



There are a huge number of brands in the world. Among them there are a number of well-known ones that are well known to every person, since their products are sold almost every step of the way. However, few people thought about what the people looked like after whom these giant and incredibly successful corporations were named.

John Pemberton and Coca-Cola



The internationally popular drink was invented in the 19th century by a pharmacist who tried to treat a number of ailments with it, including migraines, indigestion and nervous disorders. At the local pharmacy, a glass of the drink cost five cents. John sold about nine servings a day and was very pleased with the results.

Ruth Handler and Barbie doll





The very first Barbie doll, presented in 1959 at an industry fair in New York, was made in two variations. Barbie is blonde and Barbie is brunette. The doll itself was named after Ruth Handler's daughter, Barbara. After all, it was the girl who inspired her mother to create a unique toy that could be combed and dressed fashionably.

Isaac Carasso and Danon products



The company was named after Caracasso's son, Daniel. Since 1919, she was engaged only in the production of yoghurts. Subsequently, its range expanded significantly.

William Colgate and his sanitary paste



The company was founded in 1806 in the USA. Today the full name of the brand sounds like “Colgate - Palmolive”.

Pietro Ferrero and chocolate spread



In 1966, Nutella was sold as hard, foil-wrapped bars. Only five years later it appeared on store shelves in the form of a creamy paste.

Fritz Henkel and household chemicals



In 1907, a washing powder called Persil was launched. This was the first product that combined detergent and bleaching functions.

Victor Mills and Pampers diapers



Victor didn't like changing his grandson's cloth diapers, so he decided to come up with disposable products that would make life easier. The first product samples were released in the early 1960s.

Eugene Schullet and L’Oréal cosmetics



Since 1909, the brand has sold only hair dye. However, later its range was expanded with other products.

Charles Lewis Tiffany and jewelry



In 1837, Charles Lewis Tiffany opened the first store with his school friend, borrowing some money from his father.

Karl Heinrich Knorr and spices



Karl Heinrich Knorr was the first to launch a line of instant soups in Europe in 1873.

Caleb Bradham and Pepsi



In 1893, Pepsi was sold under the name "Brad's Drink." Back then it was used to combat stomach problems.

Thomas Johnston Lipton and his tea



Before starting to make tea, Thomas managed to change a number of professions. He managed to be an accountant, a grocer's assistant, and even worked on a plantation. In 1871, Lipton started his own business.

Forrest Mars is the eldest son of Frank Mars, who created the Mars candy brand.



Frank invented the famous Snickers bar (1923), and Forrest developed Mars bars (1932).

Adolf Dasler and the Adidas shoe brand



The history of the Adidas brand began in 1949. Adolf had a brother, Rudolf, with whom he did what he loved together. Later the relatives stopped cooperating. Rudolph founded his own shoe brand called Puma.

Ole Kirk and Lego



In the early 1930s, Dane Ole Kirk opened a company producing ironing boards and ladders. However, he soon radically changed direction and switched to creating wooden toys, which in the future turned into a popular construction set.