Allen F. Jacobson (1927-2012) was an American chemical engineer and researcher who was a member of the National Academy of Engineering and chief executive officer of 3M.[1][2]

Allen F. Jacobson
Born1927
Nebraska, U.S.
Died2012
OccupationBusinessman

Life and career

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Jacobson studied and graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering at the Iowa State University in 1947.[3]

In 1947, Jacobson joined 3M as a chemical engineer, working in 3M’s Scotch tape laboratory.

In 1984, Jacobson was named as the president of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.[4] Between 1986 and 1991, he was the chief executive officer of 3M.[5] During his time with 3M, he increased the company income by growing in new fields such as magnetic media.[5]

In 1991, Jacobson was elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering.[6]

Allen Jacobson chemical engineering lab at the Iowa State University is named after him.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Allen Jacobson, former 3M Co. CEO, dies at 86". November 2012.
  2. ^ Greenhouse, Steven (12 October 1986). "An Innovator Gets Down to Business". The New York Times.
  3. ^ a b "Allen Jacobson, 2011 Iowa State distinguished alumnus, dies". 5 November 2012.
  4. ^ Gilpin, Kenneth (5 November 1984). "BUSINESS PEOPLE; 3M Fills Top Post at Major Division". The New York Times.
  5. ^ a b "Allen F. Jacobson - Leadership - Harvard Business School".
  6. ^ "Mr. Allen F. Jacobson".