Herbert M. Allison
Business leader and U.S. Navy lieutenant
Born
August 2nd, 1943
82 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served in the U.S. Navy and became a prominent businessman. Worked as President and CEO of TIAA-CREF, a major financial services organization. Provided leadership during critical periods of economic transformation. Contributed to various financial and investment strategies that shaped the company’s direction, particularly in higher education financing.
Served as President and CEO of TIAA-CREF
Held senior positions at Fannie Mae
Led strategic initiatives in financial services
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