Marilyn Carlson Nelson
Marilyn Carlson Nelson | |
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| Born | Marilyn Carlson August 19, 1939 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Smith College |
| Known for | co-owner, former chairman and CEO of Carlson |
| Board member of | Carlson |
| Spouse | Glen Nelson (d. 2013) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Curt Carlson |
Marilyn Carlson Nelson (born August 19, 1939) is an American businesswoman, the co-owner and former chairman and CEO of Carlson.[1] She shares ownership of the company with her sister, Barbara Carlson Gage.[1]
Early life
Nelson was born on August 19, 1939,[2] the daughter of Curt Carlson, who founded Carlson in 1938.[1] She received a bachelor's degree from Smith College in 1961.[3]
Career
Nelson joined the board of directors of Carlson in 1973.[4] After her father's death in 1999, she took over as CEO.[1] Her daughter, Diana Nelson, succeeded her as chairman in 2013.[1]
She has been a member of the board of directors of Qwest Communications (1975-2002), First Bank System (1978-97), and Exxon Mobil (1991-2006 or later).[2] She was awarded the Oslo Business for Peace Award in 2014.[5]
Personal life
Nelson is married, with four children, and lives in Long Lake, Minnesota.[1] Her former husband, Glen Nelson, died in 2013.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Marilyn Carlson Nelson". Forbes.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Marilyn Carlson Nelson: Why Thunderbirds are go for the roller-skating". Independent.co.uk. 19 February 2006. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Leading with a Cause « - Smith College Office of Alumnae Relations Smith College Office of Alumnae Relations". Alumnae.smith.edu. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Marilyn Carlson Nelson named chair-elect of Minnesota Orchestra board". Startribune.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Past Honourees".
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