Early Life
Arthur D. Levinson was born on March 31, 1950, in Seattle, Washington. He showed an early interest in science, which developed during his time at the University of Washington, where he pursued a B.S. in molecular biology and a B.A. in chemistry. This was followed by a Ph.D. in biochemical sciences from Princeton University in 1977.
Rise to Success
Levinson's career began at Genentech, where he started as a research scientist in 1980 and later became CEO in 1995. He served as Chairman from 1999 to 2014. Under his leadership, Genentech became a leader in the biotechnology field, developing several innovative cancer-fighting drugs. His achievements at Genentech positioned him as a prominent figure in the biotech industry. In 2000, he joined Apple's board, eventually becoming Chairman in 2011.
Key Business Strategies
Levinson is known for his strategic approach to business and innovation. At Genentech, his focus was on research and development, which led to the development of key drugs like Avastin, Tarceva, and Herceptin. His role at Apple involves overseeing strategic decisions and contributing to product innovation. Levinson also served on the board of Google from 2004 to 2009 and later became CEO of Calico, a health company funded by Google.
Philanthropy
Information regarding Levinson's specific philanthropy amounts could not be found. However, he is known for his support of educational and scientific institutions. He has also served on the boards of several philanthropic organizations.