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Miles D. White
American businessman (born 1955)
This article is about the Abbott Laboratories executive. For the Broadway costume designer, see Miles White.
Miles D.
White (born 1955) is an American businessman.[1] He had a 38-year career with Abbott Laboratories, most prominently being CEO between 1999 and 2020.[2][3]
Early life and education
Miles White was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He went to Culver Military Academy at age 13.[4] He holds two degrees from Stanford University, a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA.[1][5]
Career
White started his career as a consultant at McKinsey & Co.[1] He joined Abbott in 1984, serving there in management positions including Senior Vice President of Diagnostic Operations and Executive Vice President.[1] He was elected to the Board of Directors in April 1998, to CEO in 1999,[6] and to Chairman of the Board in Ap