Lawrence M. Gelb

American chemist and businessman (1898–1980)

Lawrence M. Gelb (January 15, 1898 – September 27, 1980) was an American chemist and businessman from New York City who along with his wife, Joan Clair, founded the Clairol hair-coloring company in 1931, now a division of Coty.2

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Born Jan 15, 1898, died Sep 27, 1980.1

About

Their sons Richard L. Gelb and Bruce Gelb, have each held executive positions at pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb, which purchased Clairol in 1957.

His legacy, the Lawrence M. Gelb Foundation, provides grants to worthy causes.

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Companies

Career

Occupation: biochemist.4

Personal life

  • CitizenshipUnited States5
  • SpouseJoan Bove6

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