Edwin G. Booz

Edwin G. Booz
Born (1887-09-02)September 2, 1887
Reading, Pennsylvania
Died October 1, 1951(1951-10-01) (aged 64)
Evanston, Illinois
Nationality American
Alma mater Northwestern University
Occupation management consultant, businessman, corporate executive
Known for Co-founder Booz Allen & Hamilton
Spouse(s) Helen Hootman Booz (m. 6-Aug-1918)
Children two
Parent(s) Thomas Booz
Sally Spencer Booz (d. 1891)

Edwin George Booz (September 2, 1887 - October 1, 1951) was an American management consultant, businessman and corporate executive. He co-founded the consulting firm Booz Allen & Hamilton, the predecessor of Booz Allen Hamilton.

Biography

Early life and career

Booz was born in 1887 in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Thomas H. Booz and Sarah (Spencer) Booz.[1] At the Kellogg School at Northwestern University he obtained his bachelor's degree in economics in 1912, and his master's degree in psychology in 1914.[1] Two years after his graduation Booz founded the Business Research Service in 1914.[2]

Retirement and death

Booz retired partially from the firm in 1946 and died of a stroke in October 1951.

References

  1. 1 2 Who's Who in America: Vol. 23 1944-45. 1944. p. 201
  2. ↑ Engwall, Lars; Kipping, Matthias; Üsdiken, Behlül (2016). Defining Management: Business Schools, Consultants, Media. Routledge. p. 149. ISBN 9781317917144.
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