Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Edmund T. Pratt, Jr.
Pfizer
1972–1992
1972–1992
Pfizer
1972–1992
1972–1992
- Industry: Healthcare
- Era: 1970
After working in financial management for the Kennedy administration, Pratt worked his way up the executive ladder at Pfizer to become CEO. Pratt focused the company on research and development, eventually expanding Pfizer into 140 countries. During his tenure, he increased the company’s revenue sevenfold – from $1 billion to $7 billion.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1927–2002
- Birthplace: Georgia
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: White Collar Worker
Education / Military
- Graduate: University of Pennsylvania
- Undergraduate: Duke University
- Military Service: Navy