Background
O'Brien, Charles O. was born on December 11, 1929 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of John E. and Ann (Drew) O'B.
O'Brien, Charles O. was born on December 11, 1929 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of John E. and Ann (Drew) O'B.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Fordham University, 1955; Bachelor of Laws with honors, Fordham University, 1959.
Attorney, Chemical Industries Basel-Geigy Corporation, Ardsley, New York, 1962-1966; vice president marketing agricultural division, Chemical Industries Basel-Geigy Corporation, Ardsley, New York, 1966-1970; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Chemical Industries Basel-Geigy Corporation, Ardsley, New York, since 1986; president agriculture division, Chemical Industries Basel-Geigy Corporation, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1970-1982; president pharmaceuticals division, Chemical Industries Basel-Geigy Corporation, Summit, New Jersey, 1982-1986. Board directors Summit and Elizabeth Trust.
Board of directors United Way, Greensboro, North Carolina. Member Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers Association (board directors 1982), Greensboro Chamber of Commerce.
Married Maureen T. Kenny, June 2, 1951. Children: Ellen, Kenneth, Charles, Christopher, Gail, Deirdre, Gregory.