Lawrence M. Gelb | |
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| Born | January 15, 1898 |
| Died | September 27, 1980 (aged 82) |
| Known for | Co-founder of Clairol |
| Spouse | Joan Clair Gelb |
| Children | Richard L. Gelb Bruce Gelb |
Lawrence M. Gelb (January 15, 1898 – September 27, 1980[1]) was an American chemist and businessman from New York City who along with his wife, Joan Clair, founded the Clairol hair-coloring company in 1931, now a division of Coty.
Their sons Richard L. Gelb and Bruce Gelb, have each held executive positions at pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb, which purchased Clairol in 1957.
His legacy, the Lawrence M. Gelb Foundation, provides grants to worthy causes.