Leonard H. Lavin

Leonard H. Lavin
BornOctober 29, 1919
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 2017 (aged 97)
EducationUniversity of Washington
OccupationsBusinessman, philanthropist, racehorse owner/breeder
Known forFounder of Alberto-Culver
Board member ofAlberto-Culver
Histogen, Inc.
SpouseBernice E. Weiser
Children3
AwardsTOBA Florida Breeder of the Year (1994)
Eclipse Award Of Merit (2015)

Leonard H. Lavin (October 29, 1919 – August 2, 2017) was an American businessman, racehorse owner and breeder, and philanthropist, who, in 1955 founded the Alberto-Culver Company. He served as chairman emeritus of the company and was a director of the international manufacturer/distributor of personal care and household/grocery products. Lavin was also a director of Histogen, a regenerative medicine company based in San Diego, California.

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