John Hugh Liedtke (/ˈlɪtki/ LIT-kee; February 10, 1922 – March 28, 2003) was an American petroleum executive.
[1][2] During World War II, he served in the United States Armed Forces.
[2][3] Liedtke moved to Midland, Texas, then opened a law practice with his brother, William, in 1949.
[2] With the future President of the United States George H. W. Bush, the two brothers co-founded the Zapata Corporation in 1953.
[5] In the 1980s, during his time as CEO of Pennzoil, he led the company to a court victory over Texaco.