Gert Boyle
German-American businesswoman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gertrude Boyle (née Lamfrom; March 6, 1924 – November 3, 2019) was a German-born American businesswoman. Her father started Columbia Sportswear, where she later became president. She was the chairperson of the company from 1983 to her death.
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Born | Gertrude Lamfrom (1924-03-06)March 6, 1924 Augsburg, Germany |
Died | November 3, 2019(2019-11-03) (aged 95) |
Nationality | United States |
Education | B.A. University of Arizona |
Occupation | Businesswoman |
Known for | Chairman of Columbia Sportswear |
Spouse | Joseph Cornelius "Neal" Boyle (1948–1970; his death) |
Children | Timothy Boyle Kathy Boyle Sally Boyle |
Parent(s) | Paul Lamfrom Marie Lamfrom |
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Boyle died on November 3, 2019 at her home in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 95.[1]