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Herbert Fisk Johnson III

Chairman and CEO, S. C. Johnson & Son · United States

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Herbert Fisk Johnson III is the CEO of S. C. Johnson & Son. III is based in the United States. III was born in 1957 in Racine and educated at Cornell University and Cornell University College of Engineering.

Herbert Fisk Johnson III is the fifth generation of his family to lead S. C. Johnson & Son. He joined the company in 1987 and became Chairman in 2000 and CEO in 2004. He holds five degrees from Cornell University, including a BA in chemistry and physics, and an MBA in marketing and finance.

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Recent coverage has focused on Herbert Fisk Johnson III's position among the wealthiest individuals and families in the United States, stemming from the family's long-established cleaning and consumer products company. Headlines have highlighted Johnson's substantial net worth and the Johnson family's accumulated wealth, as well as coverage of the family's real estate holdings and philanthropic giving patterns. Johnson has also received attention for serving in an advisory capacity on science and technology policy matters.

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Born
May 19, 1957 · Racine
Citizenship
United States
Education
Cornell University, Cornell University College of Engineering, Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management

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Herbert Fisk Johnson III: FAQ

Who is Herbert Fisk Johnson III?
Herbert Fisk Johnson III is the Chairman and CEO of S. C. Johnson & Son, based in United States.
What company does Herbert Fisk Johnson III lead?
Herbert Fisk Johnson III is CEO of S. C. Johnson & Son.
Where was Herbert Fisk Johnson III educated?
Herbert Fisk Johnson III studied at Cornell University, Cornell University College of Engineering, Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.