Background
Heiskell, Andrew was born on September 13, 1915 in Naples, Italy. Son of Morgan and Ann (Hubbard) Heiskell.
Heiskell, Andrew was born on September 13, 1915 in Naples, Italy. Son of Morgan and Ann (Hubbard) Heiskell.
Student, France; Student, Harvard Business School, 1936. Doctor of Laws, Shaw University, 1968. Doctor of Laws, Lake Erie College, 1969.
Doctor of Laws, Hofstra University, 1972. Doctor of Laws, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 1973. Doctor of Literature, Lafayette College, 1969.
Reporter New York Herald-Tribune, 1936-1937. Associate editor Life magazine, 1937-1939, assistant general manager, 1939-1942, general manager, 1942-1946, public, 1946-1960. Vice president Time, Inc., 1949-1960, chairman board, 1960-1969, chairman board, chief executive officer, 1969-1980.
Board directors Book-of-the-Month Club, Inc., Vivian Beaumont Theater, Inc.
Board directors People for the American Way, International Executive Service Corps. Chairman board trustees New York Public Library, 1981–2003. Trustee Enterprise Foundation, Trust for Cultural Resources of New York City.
Honorary trustee Brookings Institution. Board advisors Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection. Chairman Bryant Park Restoration Corporation, President's Committee on Arts and Humanities.
Board visitors Graduate School and University Center City University of New New York. Fellow Harvard College Clubs: Century Association, Links, River, Harvard (New York City).
Married Cornelia Scott, November 12, 1937 (divorced). Children: Diane, Peter. Married Madeleine Carroll (divorced).
Married Marian Sulzberger Dryfoos, 1965.