Sheldon Lavin
Sheldon Lavin (born 1932) is an American billionaire businessman, and the owner, chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of OSI Group, a US meat processor and the main hamburger supplier to McDonald's.[2]
Sheldon Lavin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932 (age 88–89)[1] |
| Education | Roosevelt University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Owner, CEO and chairman, OSI Group |
| Net worth | US$3.0 billion (November 2020)[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Sylvia Spatz
(m. 1954; died 2009) |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
Sheldon Lavin was born in 1932.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Roosevelt University in Chicago.[1]
Career
In 1970, Lavin worked with OSI as a consultant to help the company organize the financing of its first modern meat plant.[2] He later became a full-time employee, and took over the business in the 1980s, eventually acquiring an estimated 90% stake.[2]
Personal life
Lavin lives in Highland Park, New Jersey, US.[2]
He was married to Sylvia Spatz for 55 years until her death in 2009.[3][4] They had three children, Debbi Rosenberg, Steven H. Lavin, and Jerold R. Lavin, none of whom work at OSI.[3][4] Lavin is Jewish.[4]
Honours
In November 2013, Lavin was inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame.[5]
References
- "The Vision for OSI : The Leadership of Sheldon Lavin". raymondmolinar.com. December 24, 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Forbes profile: Sheldon Lavin". Forbes. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- Sorvino, Chloe (September 21, 2020). "Meet The Secretive Billionaire Who Makes McDonald's McNuggets, Burger King's Impossible Whoppers And More". Forbes. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Sylvia Lavin". Legacy. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Rotten meat scandal: company boss Sheldon Lavin battles to turn things round". South China Morning Post. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2020.