Leonard H. Lavin
American consumer products businessman (1919–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leonard H. Lavin (October 29, 1919 – August 2, 2017) was an American businessman, racehorse owner and breeder, and philanthropist, who, in 1955 founded the Alberto-Culver Company.[1] He served as chairman emeritus of the company and was a director of the international manufacturer/distributor of personal care and household/grocery products. Lavin was also a director of Histogen, a regenerative medicine company based in San Diego, California.[2]
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Leonard H. Lavin | |
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Born | October 29, 1919 |
Died | August 2, 2017 (aged 97) United States |
Education | University of Washington |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, Racehorse owner/breeder, philanthropist |
Known for | Founder, Alberto-Culver |
Board member of | Albert-Culver, Histogen, Inc. |
Spouse | Bernice E. Weiser (1925–2007) |
Children | 3 |
Awards | TOBA Florida Breeder of the Year (1994) Eclipse Award Of Merit (2015) |
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