Edwin G. Booz
Edwin George Booz | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 1951 (aged 64) |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, management consultant |
| Known for | Founding Booz Allen Hamilton |
Edwin George Booz (September 2, 1887 – October 1, 1951) was a prominent American entrepreneur and management consultant. He played a pivotal role in establishing the consulting company Booz Allen Hamilton.
Early life and career
Born in 1887 in Reading, Pennsylvania to parents Thomas H. Booz and Sarah (Spencer) Booz, Edwin pursued higher education at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in economics in 1912, followed by a master's degree in psychology in 1914. That same year, he launched the Business Research Service, the precursor to what would become Booz Allen Hamilton. His professional endeavors were interrupted during his military service from 1917 until 1919.
Retirement and death
In 1946, Booz began scaling back his involvement with the company before passing away from a stroke in October 1951.