Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Richard L. Gelb
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
1972–1994
1972–1994
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
1972–1994
1972–1994
- Industry: Healthcare
- Era: 1970
Gelb orchestrated Bristol-Myers' successful acquisition of Squibb creating the second largest pharmaceutical company in the world. In diversifying Bristol-Myers from a personal care company to pharmaceutical giant, Gelb achieved stellar financial returns and extraordinary growth. Gelb orchestrated Bristol-Myers' successful acquisition of Squibb, creating the second largest pharmaceutical company in the world. In diversifying Bristol-Myers from a personal care company to pharmaceutical giant, Gelb achieved stellar financial returns and extraordinary growth.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1924–2004
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Large Business
Education / Military
- Graduate: Harvard University
- Undergraduate: Yale University