Background
Herbert, Gavin Shearer was born on March 26, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Gavin and Josephine (D'Vitha) Herbert.
health care products company executive
Herbert, Gavin Shearer was born on March 26, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Gavin and Josephine (D'Vitha) Herbert.
Bachelor of Science, University Southern California, 1954.
With, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California, since 1950; vice president, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California, 1956-1961; executive vice president, president, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California, 1961-1977; Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California, 1977-1991; Chairman of the Board, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California, 1992-1995; chairman emeritus, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California president Eye and Skin Care Products Group, Smith Kline Beckman Corporation, 1981-1989. Executive vice president Smith Kline Beckman Corporation, 1986-1989. Board directors Beckman Instruments, Inc., California Healthcare Institute.
Member advisory board American Academy Ophthalmology Foundation. Member Research to Prevent Blindness (board directors), Big Canyon Country Club, Newport Harbor Yacht Club, Pacific Club, Beta Theta Pi.
Children by previous marriage Cynthia, Lauri, Gavin, Pam. 2d. Married Ninetta Flanagan, September 6, 1986.