Early Life
Amy E. Wyss was born on May 20, 1971, in Boulder, Colorado, to Hansjörg Wyss and Marianne Wyss. She is a dual citizen of Switzerland and the United States. Wyss grew up in an affluent environment, providing her with educational and philanthropic opportunities.
Rise to Success
Wyss's career is intertwined with her father's business, Synthes, a medical device manufacturer specializing in orthopedic implants. From 2008 to 2012, she served on the board of directors of Synthes. In 2012, Johnson & Johnson acquired Synthes for $19.7 billion, with Amy Wyss receiving a portion of the proceeds.
Key Business Strategies
The main source of her wealth is the medical equipment industry, stemming from her involvement with Synthes. After the sale of Synthes, she has focused on her philanthropic endeavors and investments. A 2014 U.S. Senate investigation into offshore tax evasion, which did not implicate the Wyss family, revealed her fortune.
Philanthropy
Amy Wyss is actively involved in philanthropy. In 2007, she and her husband, Ed Jaramillo, founded the LOR Foundation. This foundation supports rural community development grants in areas of the American West. She has also served on the board of trustees for the National Outdoor Leadership School and the Wyss Foundation, founded by her father.
