Early Life
Herbert Fisk Johnson III, known as Fisk, was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on May 19, 1958. He is the son of Samuel Curtis Johnson Jr. and Imogene Powers Johnson. He is the great-great-grandson of Samuel Curtis Johnson, who founded S.C. Johnson & Son in 1886.
Rise to Success
Fisk Johnson joined S.C. Johnson & Son in 1987 as a marketing associate. He steadily climbed the corporate ladder, gaining experience in various roles before being appointed Chairman in 2000 and CEO in 2004. He is the fifth generation of the Johnson family to lead the company. Under his leadership, S.C. Johnson has remained a prominent player in the consumer goods industry, known for brands like Windex, Pledge, Glade, and Raid.
Key Business Strategies
Johnson has focused on several key strategies during his tenure. These include a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and transparency. The company has invested in eco-friendly initiatives, ingredient transparency programs, and expanding its global presence, operating in over 70 countries.
Philanthropy
The Johnson family has a long history of philanthropic endeavors. H. Fisk Johnson, along with his siblings, is the benefactor of the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. In 2017, he and his siblings pledged $150 million to establish the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University. He has also supported other causes, including Chicago's Shedd Aquarium.
