Edmund T. Pratt Jr. (born 1935) is an American businessman and philanthropist best known for his tenure as chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of Pfizer Inc., one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.
Early life and education
- Born in 1935 in the United States.
- Earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University.
- Received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Career
- Joined Pfizer in 1961 as a sales representative.
- Progressed through marketing and executive roles, becoming vice president of marketing, then senior vice president, and eventually president and chief operating officer.
- Served as CEO of Pfizer from 1972 to 1991, overseeing significant expansion of the company’s research and development pipeline and its global operations.
- Held the position of chairman of the board from 1978 until his retirement in 1991.
- After leaving Pfizer, Pratt served on the boards of several major corporations, including AT&T Corp., Citigroup, and The Walt Disney Company.
Philanthropy and civic involvement
- Active in charitable giving, particularly in education and community service.
- Endowed the Edmund T. Pratt Jr. Lecture Series at Princeton University’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
- Contributed to the creation of the Edmund T. Pratt Center for Community Service at Princeton, supporting student‑led service projects.
- Served on the board of trustees for numerous nonprofit organizations, including the United Way and the Princeton University Art Museum.
Recognition
- Recognized for his leadership in the pharmaceutical industry and his contributions to corporate governance.
- Has received honorary degrees and awards from academic institutions for his service to education and community development.
Personal life
- Pratt is married and has children. He resides in the United States.
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