Max M. Leon (1904 – November 2, 1984) was an impresario, radio producer, conductor, musicologist, opera manager, referee, and businessman. He had a wide array of talents and interests which led him towards a highly diversified career in many fields from running and owning WDAS (AM) from 1950 to 1979, refereeing for polo sporting events, and owning and operating , a candy factory, for more than four decades. He also was a highly accomplished musician, serving as the founder and conductor of the and working as the general manager of the Opera Company of Philadelphia.