Leo Kahn (entrepreneur)
Leo Kahn | |
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| Born | December 31, 1916 Medford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 11, 2011 (aged 94) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) Columbia University (MS) |
| Occupation(s) | American businessman and reporter |
| Known for | Co-founder of Staples Inc. |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Davidson Kahn (1963-1975), Emily Perkins Gantt Kahn (1976-2011) |
| Children | 3 (including Joseph Kahn) |
Leo Kahn (December 31, 1916 – May 11, 2011) was an American reporter and businessman. He is credited as the co-founder of Staples Inc. Kahn is also considered a pioneer of the natural and health food supermarket industry, founding the Fresh Fields and Nature's Heartland chains, which are now part of Whole Foods Market.