Jeffrey Swartz
American businessman
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Jeffrey Swartz (born March 20, 1960) is an American businessman, and was formerly CEO of Timberland, founded by his grandfather, Nathan Swartz.[2][3] He sold Timberland to VF Corporation in 2011.[4]
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Jeffrey Swartz | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 20, 1960[1] |
| Education | Phillips Academy |
| Alma mater | Brown University Dartmouth College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Former CEO, Timberland |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Relatives | Nathan Swartz (grandfather) |
Early life
He was born on March 20, 1960[1] to a Jewish family, the son of Sidney and Judith Swartz.[5][6] He was educated at Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, followed by a bachelor's degree from Brown University and an MBA from Dartmouth College, New Hampshire.[1]
Career
For 15 years Swartz was the CEO of Timberland, a company founded in 1952 by his grandfather.[7]
Swartz owned the majority of the voting shares for Timberland.[1] In 2011, as CEO, he was responsible for the sale of Timberland to VF Corporation for $2 billion.[8]
Personal life
Swartz is married, with three sons.[1]
