Laurence Robert Johnson

Background

Johnson, Laurence Robert was born on December 6, 1941 in Colon, Panama. Son of Bernard Carl and Roberta (Sollisch) Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1963. Master of Business Administration with distinction, Harvard University, 1965.

Career

Associate buyer Burdines division Federated Department Stores, Miami, Florida, 1965-1966. Assistant vice president Kidder & Peabody & Company, New York City, 1966-1969. With Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Capital Corporation, 1969-1981, executive vice president, 1975-1978, president, chief executive officer, 1978-1981.

Managing partner Sprout Capital Group, New York City, 1969-1982. Founder, chairman board, chief executive officer Angenics, Inc., since 1981. Founding director Geosource, Inc.

Director Index Systems Inc., Baldt Inc.

Achievements

• Laurence Robert Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy venture capitalist, company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Venture Capital Association (past director), National Association Small Business Investment Companies (past board governors) Clubs: Country (Brookline, Massachusetts).

Connections

Married Julia Wheaton Keyes, April 6, 1966. Children: Alexander Keyes, Matthew Taylor.

Father:

Bernard Carl Johnson

Mother:

Roberta (Sollisch) Johnson

Spouse:

Julia Wheaton Keyes

child:

Matthew Taylor Johnson

child:

Alexander Keyes Johnson