Brian Granville Harrison

Background

Harrison, Brian Granville was born on October 2, 1935 in Birmingham, England. Came to the United States, 1963. Son of Edwin Granville Harrison and Louise Doris (Marks) Jordan.

Education

Bachelor of Science (with honors), University Aston, Birmingham, England.

Career

Technology officer Imperial Metal Industry, England, 1952-1963. Senior metallurgist 3M Company, Minneapolis, 1963-1966. Technical director Franklin Mint, Philadelphia, 1966.

With Franklin Mint International, London, England, 1971. President, chief operating officer Franklin Mint Corporation, Philadelphia, 1975-1985. Chairman The Granville Corporation, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1985.

Board directors Advisory Board-Hippographics, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, Council Retired Directors Direct Marketing Association, New York City.

Achievements

• Brian Granville Harrison has been listed as a noteworthy company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, since 1986, International House, Philadelphia, since 1986. Chairman Jefferson Park Hospital, since 1987. Fellow Royal Society Arts, Institute Metals.

Member Institute Directors, American Management Association, American Metals Society.

Connections

Married Maureen Sands, December 21, 1959. Children: Jacqueline, Stephanie.