Arthur D. Levinson

Arthur D. Levinson is an American businessman and scientist. He is the current Chairman of Apple Inc. and CEO of Calico, an Alphabet Inc. venture. Levinson was previously the chairman and CEO of Genentech.

Early life and education

Levinson was born on March 31, 1950, in Seattle, Washington. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology. He later received his Ph.D. in Biochemical Sciences from Princeton University in 1977.

Career

Levinson joined Genentech in 1980 as a research scientist and became its CEO in 1995. Under his leadership, Genentech developed a number of major drugs, including Herceptin for breast cancer and Avastin for colorectal cancer. He served as CEO of Genentech until 2009, when the company was acquired by Roche.

In 2011, Levinson was appointed Chairman of Apple Inc., succeeding Steve Jobs. He had been a member of Apple's board since 2000. In 2013, he was appointed CEO of Calico, a company focused on health, well-being, and longevity.

Awards and recognition

Levinson has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the biotechnology industry. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2006, he was inducted into the Biotechnology Hall of Fame.

Personal life

Levinson is married and has two children. He is known for his passion for science and his commitment to research and development.

See also

• List of chief executive officers
• List of Princeton University people
• List of University of Washington people

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