Corporate Overview Fact Sheet
Founded in 1888 by Chicago physician Dr. Wallace C. Abbott, Abbott has emerged as one of the world's most diverse health care companies. The company, which ranks No. 96 on the FORTUNE 500, has more than 68,000 employees worldwide serving customers in more than 130 countries. Abbott is headquartered in north suburban Chicago, USA.
Principal Officer
Miles D. White, Chairman and CEO, since 1999
Key 2007 Financial Measures
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Primary Businesses
- Medical Products
Key lines of business include vascular, laboratory and molecular diagnostics, diabetes and spine. - Nutritional Products
Abbott offers a variety of nutrition products for infants, children, active adults and patients with special dietary needs. - Pharmaceuticals
Key therapeutic areas include immunology, cardiology and infectious diseases.
Recognition
- FORTUNE: Among "America's Most Admired Companies," 1984-present
- Barron's: Listed No. 23 in 2007 ranking of world's 100 most respected companies
- Science and The Scientist: 2007 "Best Places to Work" for scientists
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index: Listed among world leaders in economic, environmental and social performance three straight years
- Working Mother: "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" seven straight years
- BusinessWeek: One of "50 Best Places to Launch a Career" two straight years
- DiversityInc: One of the 2007 "50 Best Companies for Diversity"
- FORTUNE: "50 Best Companies for Minorities"
- Canada's "Top 50 Employers" list
- Italy's "Top Ten Great Places to Work" list
