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Richard "DicK" Wood was an American business executive. [1]
Born in Brazil, Indiana, Wood studied at Shortridge High School and DePauw University, before earning an engineering degree from Purdue University. [2] [3] Later, he also earned an MBA from the Wharton School. [2] [3]
Wood was married to Billie Lou Wood who died in 2013. [2]
Wood began his career at Eli Lilly and Company in 1950. [3] His tenure included positions in Argentina and Mexico before he became Vice President of Industrial Relations. [3]
In 1972, Wood became the president and CEO of Eli Lilly and Co. [2] Under his leadership, the company evolved from a producer of antibiotics and animal-derived insulin into the seventh largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in the U.S. by 1991. [3] [2]
During his presidency at Eli Lilly, he led the development of products such as Prozac and biosynthetic insulin. [3] [4] He continued his leadership role post-retirement, chairing the IMA board and contributing to its expansion. [3]
Retiring in 1991, Wood became involved in philanthropic endeavors, supporting institutions such as the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Children's Museum, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. [3] He also led a campaign for the Full Circle Celebration marking the rejuvenation of Downtown. [3]
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Richard "DicK" Wood was an American business executive. [1]
Born in Brazil, Indiana, Wood studied at Shortridge High School and DePauw University, before earning an engineering degree from Purdue University. [2] [3] Later, he also earned an MBA from the Wharton School. [2] [3]
Wood was married to Billie Lou Wood who died in 2013. [2]
Wood began his career at Eli Lilly and Company in 1950. [3] His tenure included positions in Argentina and Mexico before he became Vice President of Industrial Relations. [3]
In 1972, Wood became the president and CEO of Eli Lilly and Co. [2] Under his leadership, the company evolved from a producer of antibiotics and animal-derived insulin into the seventh largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in the U.S. by 1991. [3] [2]
During his presidency at Eli Lilly, he led the development of products such as Prozac and biosynthetic insulin. [3] [4] He continued his leadership role post-retirement, chairing the IMA board and contributing to its expansion. [3]
Retiring in 1991, Wood became involved in philanthropic endeavors, supporting institutions such as the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Children's Museum, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. [3] He also led a campaign for the Full Circle Celebration marking the rejuvenation of Downtown. [3]