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Duane L. Burnham

Abbott Laboratories

1990 - 1999

Healthcare

1990 b. 1942
male
EducationTwoDegree
UndergraduateUniversity of Minnesota
GraduateMBA, University of Minnesota
Personal
Born-Died1942
BirthplaceMinnesota (MN)
RaceWhite
Era - 1990

During Burnham’s ten years as CEO, Abbott’s return to shareholders exceeded 20% per year. Burnham invested in research and development and maintained strict financial control over the company’s operations.