Lewis A. Engman
Lewis A. Engman was an American lawyer, who served as the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission from 21 February 1973 to 31 December 1975.[1][2] He is also credited with being instrumental in passing legislation keeping in consistency with the interests of both Research-based and generic drug companies.[3]
Early life
Engman was born in
Career
During the 1960s, he practised law in Grand Rapids. In 1970, he came to
For 25 years, he worked on issues like healthcare, regulation, competition and international economic policy. He served on the Council of administrative conference of the United States and Council of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical manufacturers.
He served as the chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee on Generic Medicines, an independent panel which studied generic medicines and the Food and Drug Administration in 1990s.
He was also a trustee of the National Foundation for Advancement in arts.[2]
Personal life and Death
Engman was married to Patricia Hanahan. Together they had three sons.
He died of stroke on July 12, 1995, in Georgetown Hospital, at the age of 59.[2]
References
- ^ "List of Commissioners, Chairwomen, and Chairmen of the Federal Trade Commission: 1915-2018 (as of November 2018)" (PDF).
- ^ a b c d "FORMER FTC CHAIRMAN LEWIS A ENGMAN DIES". The Washington Post.
- ^ Freudenheim, Milt (13 July 1995). "Lewis Engman, 59,U.S. Official and Drug Industry Spokesperson". The New York Times.
- ^ a b c "Lewis Engman". Nixon Library.