Founder Profile
Henry J. Kaiser
Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Henry J. Kaiser?
Henry J. Kaiser is a founder of Kaiser Permanente, which was founded in 1945 with Dr. Sidney R. Garfield.
- Company founded
- Kaiser Permanente
- Founded
- 1945
- Co-founders
- Dr. Sidney R. Garfield
Founding Story
Henry J. Kaiser (1882–1967) was one of the 20th century's most consequential American industrialists. Renowned for constructing Hoover Dam and pioneering rapid shipbuilding during World War II, Kaiser partnered with Dr. Sidney Garfield to establish prepaid medical programs for his industrial workforce, co-founding Kaiser Permanente to democratize affordable, integrated healthcare.
Sources
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- Kaiser Permanente Official Corporate Portal (Kaiser Permanente)
- Kaiser Permanente Investor Relations & SEC Filings (Kaiser Permanente)