Randall L. Tobias

From: Indianapolis Business Journal | Date: August 9, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Although he has moved from leadership of the city's largest and most influential corporate entities to selfemployment, Randall L. Tobias has hardly faded into the background.

Instead, Tobias, who became chairman emeritus of Eli Lilly and Co. with his retirement as CEO on Jan. 1, undisputedly remains a top name in Indianapolis business and civic life.

Much of his influence rests with his oftpraised accomplishments at Lilly. When he became chairman, the market value of Lilly was about $14 billion, but it eventually grew to more than $90 billion and is poised to begin even more expansion in ...

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