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Edwin George Booz (September 2, 1887 – October 1, 1951) was an American management consultant, businessman and corporate executive. He co-founded the consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton.
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Edwin G. Booz | |
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| Born | September 2, 1887 |
| Died | October 1, 1951 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation(s) | management consultant, businessman, corporate executive |
| Known for | Co-founder Booz Allen Hamilton |
| Spouse | Helen Hootman Booz (m. 6-Aug-1918) |
| Children | two |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Booz Sally Spencer Booz (d. 1891) |
Early life and career
Booz was born in 1887 in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Thomas H. Booz and Sarah (Spencer) Booz.[1] At the Kellogg School at Northwestern University he obtained his bachelor's degree in economics in 1912, and his master's degree in psychology in 1914.[1] Two years after his graduation Booz founded the Business Research Service in 1914. His business was briefly put on hold while he served in the Army from 1917-1919.[2] The business he founded would eventually become known as Booz Allen Hamilton.[3]
Retirement and death
Booz retired partially from the firm in 1946 and died of a stroke in October 1951.
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