Background
Jackson, John Wyant was born on May 25, 1944 in Corpus Christi.
Biotechnology company executive
Jackson, John Wyant was born on May 25, 1944 in Corpus Christi.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1967; Master of Business Administration, European Institute of Business Administration (Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires), Fontainbleau, France, 1971; diploma, Institut de Science Politique, Paris, 1966.
With, Merck & Company, Rahway, New Jersey, 1971-1978; director medical products Far East, American Cyanamid Company, Wayne, New Jersey, 1978-1979; director medical products Americas and Far East, American Cyanamid Company, Wayne, New Jersey, 1979-1981; vice president Americas and Far East, American Cyanamid Company, Wayne, New Jersey, 1981-1983; vice president international, American Cyanamid Company, Wayne, New Jersey, 1983-1986; president device division, American Cyanamid Company, Wayne, New Jersey, 1986-1991; president, Gemini Medical, Warren, New Jersey, 1991-1996; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Celgene Corporation, Warren, New Jersey, since 1996. Director United States-Pakistan Economics Council, New York City, since 1981, United States-Republic of China Economics Council, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 1982-1985. Chairman Biotechnology Council New Jersey.
Treasurer American Men's Club, Portugal, 1974-1975. Active International Rotary, Holland, 1976-1977. Served to First lieutenant United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1967-1970.
Member Society Paper Money Collectors.
Son of Donald LeGarde and Marion (McNulty) J. Married Susan Gager, September 6, 1969. Children: Alexandra C., Kimberly F., Donald M., Jennifer L.