Allen F. Jacobson

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Allen F. Jacobson
Born1927
Nebraska, U.S.
Died2012
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessman

Allen F. Jacobson (1927-2012) was an American chemical engineer and researcher who was a member of the National Academy of Engineering and chief executive officer of 3M. [1] [2]

Life and career

Jacobson studied and graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering at the Iowa State University in 1947. [3]

In 1947, Jacobson joined 3M as a chemical engineer, working in 3M’s Scotch tape laboratory.

In 1984, Jacobson was named as the president of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. [4] Between 1986 and 1991, he was the chief executive officer of 3M. [5] During his time with 3M, he increased the company income by growing in new fields such as magnetic media. [5]

In 1991, Jacobson was elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering. [6]

Allen Jacobson chemical engineering lab at the Iowa State University is named after him. [3]

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References

  1. "Allen Jacobson, former 3M Co. CEO, dies at 86". November 2012.
  2. Greenhouse, Steven (12 October 1986). "An Innovator Gets Down to Business". The New York Times.
  3. 1 2 "Allen Jacobson, 2011 Iowa State distinguished alumnus, dies". 5 November 2012.
  4. Gilpin, Kenneth (5 November 1984). "BUSINESS PEOPLE; 3M Fills Top Post at Major Division". The New York Times.
  5. 1 2 "Allen F. Jacobson - Leadership - Harvard Business School".
  6. "Mr. Allen F. Jacobson".