Background
Smith, Austin was born on November 25, 1912 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Son of Wilfred and Keitha (Crouter) Smith. came to the United States, 1939, naturalized, 1943.
physician investment company executive
Smith, Austin was born on November 25, 1912 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Son of Wilfred and Keitha (Crouter) Smith. came to the United States, 1939, naturalized, 1943.
Doctor of Medicine, C.M., Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, 1938. Master of Science in Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, 1940. Doctor of Laws, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, 1954.
Doctor of Science, New England College Pharmacy, 1962. Doctor of Science, Philadelphia College Pharmacy and Science, 1963. Doctor of Science, Albany Medical College, 1964.
Doctor of Science, Massachusetts College Pharmacy, 1968.
Editor, Journal of American Medical Association editor-in-chief, American Medical Association specialty journals, 1949-1958; president, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, Washington, 1959-1965; vice Chairman of the Board, Parke, Davis & Company, Detroit, 1966-1967; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Parke, Davis & Company, 1967-1973; vice Chairman of the Board, Warner-Lambert Company, 1971-1973; founder, managing director, Invemed Associations, Inc., New York City, 1974-1976; founder, Chairman of the Board, MacKenzie Associations, 1976-1981. Director various companies.
Fellow International College Surgeons (honorary). Member American Pharmaceutical Association (life), Whiskey Creek Country Club, Royal Palm Yacht Club, Alpha Omega Alpha, Alpha Kappa Kappa, Sigma Delta Chi, Kappa Psi (honorary).
Married Eve Smith; 1 son, Craig.