John Abele | |
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.jpg) Abele in 2017 | |
| Born | 1937 (age 86–87) |
| Education | Amherst College |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and inventor |
| Known for | Co-founder of Boston Scientific |
| Board member of | Argosy Foundation |
| Spouse | Mary Abele |
| Children | 3; including Chris |
John E. Abele (born 1937) is an American businessman, and the co-founder and a director of Boston Scientific, a medical device company. He was awarded the ASME Medal in 2010. As of November 2024, he is recognized as a billionaire, with a net worth of approximately $1.9 billion.[1] He was first listed on the Forbes 400 in 1996 as a self-made billionaire.[1][2] Although he has given away a significant portion of his wealth, he remains Vermont's only billionaire, residing in Shelburne. Through his private family foundation, the Argosy Foundation, Abele has donated over $130 million to charitable causes since 2001.[3]
- ^ a b "Forbes profile: John Abele". Forbes. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "John Abele: Always an Educator". mddionline.com. 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ Staff, A. O. L. (2024-04-16). "Forbes released its billionaire list. Here's the one Vermont billionaire". www.aol.com. Retrieved 2024-11-14.