Clara Abbott (1857–1924) was an American business executive. She was the first woman who served as a corporate director in America.[1] She served on the board of Abbott Laboratories from 1900 to 1908 and from 1911 to 1924 before the company was publicly listed. She was married to the company's founder, Wallace Abbott.[1]

Clara Abbott
Born
Clara Augusta Ingraham

(1857-12-14)December 14, 1857
DiedJanuary 2, 1924(1924-01-02) (aged 66)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesClara Augusta Ingraham
OccupationCorporate Director
Known forFirst woman in the U.S. to be a corporate director
Notable workClara Abbott Foundation

She died on January 2, 1924, in Chicago.[2] In her will, she left 12,000 shares of Abbott Laboratories stock to be used "in furtherance of my beloved husband’s profession and work". Her will included a provision to establish a charity for Abbott employees.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pioneering Women on Boards: Pathways of the First Female Directors" (PDF). Stanford Closer Look Series. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Clara Augusta Ingraham Abbott". Find A Grave.
  3. ^ "About The Foundation". Clara Abbott Foundation. Retrieved 29 January 2017.