Richard M. Furlaud

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Richard M. Furlaud (1923-2018) was an American businessman who headed Squibb Beech-Nut until 1991. [1] [2] Following his retirement in 1991, Furlaud held chairmanships at American Express, International Flavors and Fragrances, and the Rockefeller University board of trustees. [1]

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Early life and education

Furlaud was born on 15 April 1923 in New York City. [1] He spent his early life in Europe when his family moved to Paris and remained there until 1941. [1] Upon his return to the United States, he attended Princeton University until graduation in 1943. [1] [3] He then attended Harvard Law School, during which his studies were briefly interrupted due to financial difficulties. [1] He eventually graduated from Harvard Law in 1947. [1] [3]

In 1988, Rockefeller University conferred him an honorary degree for his work in pharma sector. [1]

Personal life

Furlaud married three times. He had three children from his first marriage to Elspeth Banks. [1] His third marriage was to Isabel P. Furlaud. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Richard M. Furlaud, 95 | The East Hampton Star". The East Hampton Star .
  2. ↑ Hagerty, James R. (September 21, 2018). "Squibb CEO Furlaud Was Spurred by a Depression-Era Drop in Status" – via WSJ.
  3. 1 2 "Richard M. Furlaud - Leadership". Harvard Business School .
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