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Marilyn Carlson Nelson

Also Known As Nelson

chairman and CEO of Carlson

Education

  • Bachelor's degree - Smith College

Overview

Marilyn Carlson Nelson is an American businesswoman, the co-owner and former chairman and CEO of Carlson , She shares ownership of the company with her sister, Barbara Carlson Gage.

Career :

Nelson joined the board of directors of Carlson in 1973. After her father's death in 1999, she took over as CEO. Her daughter, Diana Nelson, succeeded her as chair in 2013.

Nelson 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). She was awarded the Oslo Business for Peace Award in 2014.

Early Life

Nelson was born on August 19, 1939 the daughter of Curt Carlson, who founded Carlson in 1938. She received a bachelor's degree from Smith College in 1961

Career

  • Carlson - chairman and CEO

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