Leonard H. Lavin | |
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| Born | October 29, 1919 |
| Died | August 2, 2017 (aged 97) US |
| Education | University of Washington |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Racehorse owner/breeder, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founder, Alberto-Culver |
| Board member of | Albert-Culver, Histogen, Inc. |
| Spouse | Bernice E. Weiser (1925–2007) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | TOBA Florida Breeder of the Year (1994) Eclipse Award Of Merit (2015) |
Leonard H. Lavin (October 29, 1919 – August 2, 2017) was an American businessman, racehorse owner and breeder, and philanthropist, who, in 1955 founded the Alberto-Culver Company.[1] He served as chairman emeritus of the company and was a director of the international manufacturer/distributor of personal care and household/grocery products. Lavin was also a director of Histogen, a regenerative medicine company based in San Diego, California.[2]