Francis S. Levien (1905 – June 15, 1995) was an American lawyer and industrialist specialized in the creation of conglomerates.
[6][7] He also formed a partnership with the New England paper merchant Harry E. Gould and turned a marginal steelmaker, the Steel Materials Corporation, into a thriving money-maker from World War II military contracts.
[9] In 1951, Levien and Gould traded their stake in the steel company for control of a printing-ink business, Universal Laboratories.
[11] He was also a director of several companies, including Kansas City Southern Industries and 20th Century Fox.
[15] He died on June 15 at Mount Sinai Hospital and was survived by his wife, a daughter, Lorna Lubash, and two grandchildren.