George A. Archer

George A. Archer ( – November 12, 1932) was an American businessman. He was the co-founder, chief executive officer and chairman of Archer Daniels Midland.

Early life George A. Archer was born in Dayton, Ohio. His grandfather made linseed oil and his father, William S. Archer, was the owner of a linseed factory in Dayton, where he had co-founded Clegg, Wood & Co. (later known as Wood, Archer & Co.) in 1844. Over the years, the company expanded and diversified. Archer served as its chief executive officer while Daniels served as the chairman. By 1913, Archer was reported as the vice president. By the 1930s, the company had become "the largest in the world." In 1931, Daniels died and Archer replaced him as chairman of the company.

Personal life and death Archer had a wife, Harriet. They had a son, Shreve, and a daughter, Luella. They resided at Dellwood in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and they spent their winters in Phoenix, Arizona.

Archer died of pneumonia on November 12, 1932, in White Bear Lake, at the age of 82. He was buried in Dayton, Ohio.