Background
Goldsmith, Clifford Henry was born on September 6, 1919 in Leipzig, Germany. Son of Conrad and Elise (Stahl) Goldsmith. came to the United States, 1940, naturalized, 1943.
consumer products company executive
Goldsmith, Clifford Henry was born on September 6, 1919 in Leipzig, Germany. Son of Conrad and Elise (Stahl) Goldsmith. came to the United States, 1940, naturalized, 1943.
Graduate, Bradford (England) University, 1939.
Technologist, Glenside Mills Corporation, Skaneateles, New York, 1940-1941. Superintendent Falls Yarn Mills, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 1941-1942, Aldon Spinning Mills, Talcotville, Connecticut, 1942-1943. With Benson & Hedges Company, 1945-1953, plant manager, 1945-1953.
With Philip Morris, Inc., 1954-1984, president, 1978-1983, vice chairman, 1983-1984. Chairman Prendel Company, LLC, since 2005. Co founder Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center Multiple Service, Mount Sinai Medical Center.
With infantry United States Army, 1943-1945.
Chairman emeritus National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Trustee, treasurer Mount Sinai-New York University Medical Center and Health Sys. Vice chairman Polytechnic University.
Chairman FOJP Svc. Corporation With infantry Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member Textile Institute (Manchester, England, associate), Commonwealth Club (Richmond), University Club (New York), Century Club (New York.
Married Katherine W. Kaynis. Children: Corinne Elizabeth Goldsmith Dickinson (deceased), Audrey Jane Goldsmith Kubie, Alexandra Eve Goldsmith Fallon.