William Cook (entrepreneur)

William Cook
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BornJanuary 27, 1931
DiedApril 15, 2011 (aged 80)
EducationNorthwestern University
Occupation(s)Business executive, philanthropist
SpouseGayle Cook
ChildrenCarl Cook

William Alfred Cook (January 27, 1931 – April 15, 2011), an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and historic preservationist, co-founded the medical equipment manufacturer Cook Group with his wife Gayle Cook in 1963. He resided in Bloomington, Indiana, and was one of America's wealthiest men.[1]

  1. ^ "Bill Cook, medical device magnate and philanthropist, dies at 80". Indianapolis Business Journal. 15 April 2011.