Hoffman, Claire Giannini (1904–1997)
Hoffman, Claire Giannini (1904–1997)
American business executive. Born Claire Giannini in San Francisco, California, Dec 30, 1904; died Dec 20, 1997, in San Mateo, CA; dau. of Amadeo Peter Giannini (founder of Bank of America); graduate of Mills College, Oakland; m. Clifford P. Hoffman (investment banker).
Following father's death (1949), succeeded him as a director of Bank of America, the 1st woman to hold such an office; retained this position for 36 years, resigning in 1985; also became the 1st woman to serve on board of trustees of Employees' Profit Sharing Pension Fund of Sears, Roebuck (1962) and the 1st woman to serve as director of Sears (1963).
See also Women in World History.
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