Background
Sturzenegger, Otto was born on February 27, 1926 in Zurich, Switzerland. Came to the United States, 1948. Son of Otto and Julia (Oertle) Sturzenegger.
Sturzenegger, Otto was born on February 27, 1926 in Zurich, Switzerland. Came to the United States, 1948. Son of Otto and Julia (Oertle) Sturzenegger.
Bachelor of Science, Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, 1948. Master of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Oklahoma State University, 1953.
Graduate advanced management program, Harvard University, 1969. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1982.
Assistant to president Geigy Chemical Corporation, Ardsley, New York, 1960-1963, president manufacturing engineering division, 1963-1969, president agriculture chemical division, 1969-1970. President, chief executive officer Ciba-Geigy Corporation, 1970-1978, chairman, chief executive officer, 1978-1986, chairman, 1978-1990. Director Ciba-Geigy A.G., Basle, Switzerland, 1986-1990.
Board directors United Way Tri-State, New York City, 1974-1975. Board governors Kennedy Center, Washington, 1981. Member advisory council New York Medical College-Hospital Foundation, Valhalla, 1983-1986.
Member Chemical Manufacturers Association (governor), American Swiss Association(board directors), Sigma Xi.
Married Gerd Wold, October 19, 1957. Children: Elsie, Thomas O.