Leonard Riggio
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1941 –
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Who is Leonard Riggio?
Leonard S. Riggio is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He serves as executive chairman of book store chain Barnes & Noble and has been its largest shareholder since purchasing the company in 1971. Under his leadership the company expanded significantly from a single retail location on 105 Fifth Avenue, New York to a nationwide chain with 600+ stores.
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- Born
- Feb 28, 1941
The Bronx - Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Brooklyn Technical High School
- New York University
- Employment
- Barnes & Noble
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on July 23, 2013
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