Russell L. Ackoff, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Russell L. Ackoff

scientist

Date of Birth: 12-Feb-1919

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 29-Oct-2009

Profession: economist, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Russell Lincoln Ackoff (February 12, 1919 – October 29, 2009) was an American organizational theorist, consultant, and Anheuser-Busch Professor Emeritus of Management Science at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Ackoff was a pioneer in the field of operations research, systems thinking and management science.