Jeffrey Swartz | |
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Born | [1] | March 20, 1960
Nationality | American |
Education | Phillips Academy |
Alma mater |
Brown University Dartmouth College |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Former CEO, Timberland |
Children | 3 sons |
Relatives | Nathan Swartz (grandfather) |
Jeffrey Swartz (born March 20, 1960) is an American businessman, and was formerly CEO of Timberland, founded by his grandfather, Nathan Swartz. [2] [3] He sold Timberland to VF Corporation in 2011. [4]
He was born on March 20, 1960 [1] to a Jewish family, the son of Sidney and Judith Swartz. [5] [6] He was educated at Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, followed by a bachelor's degree from Brown University and an MBA from Dartmouth College, New Hampshire. [1]
For 15 years Swartz was the CEO of Timberland, a company founded in 1952 by his grandfather. [7]
Swartz owned the majority of the voting shares for Timberland. [1] In 2011, as CEO, he was responsible for the sale of Timberland to VF Corporation for $2 billion. [8]
Swartz is married, with three sons. [1]
Jeffrey Swartz | |
---|---|
Born | [1] | March 20, 1960
Nationality | American |
Education | Phillips Academy |
Alma mater |
Brown University Dartmouth College |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Former CEO, Timberland |
Children | 3 sons |
Relatives | Nathan Swartz (grandfather) |
Jeffrey Swartz (born March 20, 1960) is an American businessman, and was formerly CEO of Timberland, founded by his grandfather, Nathan Swartz. [2] [3] He sold Timberland to VF Corporation in 2011. [4]
He was born on March 20, 1960 [1] to a Jewish family, the son of Sidney and Judith Swartz. [5] [6] He was educated at Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, followed by a bachelor's degree from Brown University and an MBA from Dartmouth College, New Hampshire. [1]
For 15 years Swartz was the CEO of Timberland, a company founded in 1952 by his grandfather. [7]
Swartz owned the majority of the voting shares for Timberland. [1] In 2011, as CEO, he was responsible for the sale of Timberland to VF Corporation for $2 billion. [8]
Swartz is married, with three sons. [1]