Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Ewing M. Kauffman
Marion Laboratories
1950–1989
1950–1989
Marion Laboratories
1950–1989
1950–1989
- Industry: Healthcare
- Era: 1950
Using his middle name as his company’s name, Kauffman built a fledging pharmaceutical business initially housed in his basement into a $1 billion operation by the time he sold Marion Labs to Merrell Dow. Kauffman built his business by licensing products produced by international pharmaceutical providers and through his adept salesmanship. Over time, he invested in his own research and development, and Marion Labs became a formidable competitor in the US and abroad.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1916–1993
- Birthplace: Missouri
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Deceased / Absent
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Kansas City Junior College
- Military Service: Navy