Robert A. Swanson
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Robert "Bob" Swanson (1947-1999) was an American venture capitalist who co-founded Genentech in 1976 with Herbert Boyer. Genentech is one of the leading biotechnology companies in the world. He was CEO of Genentech from 1976 to 1990, and chairman from 1990 to 1996.
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Leroy HoodAlso won Biotechnology Heritage Award
Mary-Dell ChiltonAlso won National Medal of Technology and InnovationReynold B. JohnsonAlso won National Medal of Technology and Innovation
George RosenkranzAlso won Biotechnology Heritage Award
Herbert BoyerAlso won Biotechnology Heritage Award
George Robert CarruthersAlso won National Medal of Technology and InnovationAbout this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 1999 · aged 52
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