Background
Crawford, Bruce Edgar was born on March 16, 1929 in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry Ellsworth and Nancy (Morrison) Crawford.
Crawford, Bruce Edgar was born on March 16, 1929 in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry Ellsworth and Nancy (Morrison) Crawford.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1952.
With, Benton & Bowles, Inc., New York City, 1954-1958; vice president, Ted Bates & Company. New York City, 1958-1961; advertising director, Chesebrough Ponds Inc., New York City, 1961-1963; with, Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc., New York City, 1963-1985; president, Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc., New York City, from 1978; president, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company International, New York City, 1975-1983; chief Executive officer, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company International, New York City, 1977-1985; chairman, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company International, New York City, 1985; director, Metropolitan Opera Association, from 1976; vice president, Metropolitan Opera Association, 1981; president, Metropolitan Opera Association, 1984-1985; general manager, Metropolitan Opera Association, 1986-1988; president, chief Executive officer, Omnicom Group, New York City, 1989-1997; chairman, Omnicom Group, Inc., New York City, since 1997.
Served with United States Army, 1947-1948. Member of Racquet and Tennis (New York City). Turf and Field.
Married Christine Ameling, February 1, 1958. 1 son, Robert Bosworth.