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James L. Vincent
1940-00-00 – 2013-12-05
Life & Legacy
James L. "Jim" Vincent (1940 – December 5, 2013) was the chairman and CEO of Biogen Idec from 1985 to 2002. He graduated from Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree, and received an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 1963. He was a member of the board of directors of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and served as a trustee of Duke University for 12 years. He had two children, Aimee (Vincent) Jamison and Christopher Vincent.
Vincent is credited with decisions leading to the financial stability and success of Biogen in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Education
Duke University
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Duke University
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q6137670 — wikidata View source
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