Edward Mead Johnson
Edward Mead Johnson (April 23, 1852 – March 20, 1934) was an American businessman and one of the co-founders of Johnson & Johnson, a global pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods company. After leaving Johnson & Johnson, he founded Mead Johnson, a company specializing in infant nutrition.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Edward Mead Johnson was born in 1852 in Milford, Indiana. Details about his early education are scarce, but it is known that he had a keen interest in business and entrepreneurship from a young age.
Career[edit | edit source]
Johnson & Johnson[edit | edit source]
In 1886, Edward Mead Johnson co-founded Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, New Jersey, along with his brothers Robert Wood Johnson I and James Wood Johnson. The company was initially established to produce ready-to-use, sterile surgical dressings, which was a revolutionary idea at the time. Edward Mead Johnson was instrumental in the development and marketing of these products, contributing significantly to the company's early success.
Mead Johnson[edit | edit source]
Despite the success at Johnson & Johnson, Edward Mead Johnson left the company in 1895 due to personal and professional differences. He then moved to Jersey City, New Jersey, where he founded Mead Johnson & Company in 1905. The company initially focused on digestive aids but soon shifted its focus to infant nutrition. Edward Mead Johnson was driven by personal experiences with his own son's dietary needs, which led to the creation of Dextri-Maltose, a product that significantly improved infant nutrition and set the foundation for the company's future.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Edward Mead Johnson's contributions to the fields of healthcare and infant nutrition have had a lasting impact. Mead Johnson, now a part of Reckitt Benckiser, continues to be a leader in infant and children's nutrition, with products sold in numerous countries around the world. His innovative spirit and dedication to improving health care have left an indelible mark on the industry.
Death[edit | edit source]
Edward Mead Johnson passed away on March 20, 1934, in Highland Park, Illinois. His legacy continues through the work of Mead Johnson and the ongoing contributions to healthcare and nutrition.
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