Charles L. Wurtzburger
Cleo, Inc., Founder/President (retired)
|  | “The entrepreneur is the lifeblood, or fuel, in the marketplace.” In 1953, Charles L. Wurtzburger and his father founded the Memphis Converting Company, of which he served as President for 25 years. In 1962, the name of that company was changed to Cleo Wrap, Inc., as it is still known. Today, Cleo Wrap is the world’s largest manufacturer of gift-wrap. The company is now owned by CSS Industries of Philadelphia, a NY Stock Exchange listed Company.
Charles Wurtzburger, a 1992 inductee into the Society of Entrepreneurs, is also very involved in the Memphis community. His civic commitments include the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, the Hugo Dixon Foundation, and he was a charter member of the Economic Club of Memphis.
Description of Business:
The largest manufacturer of gift wrap in the world, also manufactures ribbon, tags, Christmas cards, and other holiday related items. Primary plant is in Memphis.
Year Business Founded:
1950 Year Inducted:
1992 Thoughts on Entrepreneurship: "'The vast majority of jobs are created by small businesses and the entrepreneur is the lifeblood, or fuel, in the marketplace. As larger, more mature business and industry is downsizing, entrepreneurs are creating whole new businesses, such as software companies. The service industry will continue to be led by entrepreneurs."
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