George Rosenkranz

George Rosenkranz (born as György Rosenkranz, August 20, 1916, Budapest) is a Mexican scientist in steroid research and a professional bridge player. He was born in Hungary, educated in Switzerland and lived in Mexico for 66 years. At Syntex corporation, he headed the research groups that synthesized a progestin used in some of the first combined oral contraceptive pills and synthesized other useful steroids. He was the Chairman of the Board of the corporation until his retirement in 1996.