Background
Phillips, Derwyn Fraser was born on August 31, 1930 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1975. Son of John Arthur and Margaret (Cameron) Phillips.
Phillips, Derwyn Fraser was born on August 31, 1930 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1975. Son of John Arthur and Margaret (Cameron) Phillips.
Bachelor, University Western Ontario, London, 1954.
Vice president marketing Rexall Drug Company, Ontario, 1966-1968. Vice president, director marketing Gillette-Canada, Montreal, Quebec, 1969-1971, president, 1971-1975. President toiletries division Gillette Company, Boston, 1975-1977, president personal care division, 1977-1981, executive vice president, 1981-1987, vice chairman, since 1987.
Director Canada Tire Corporation, Toronto, 1984-1986.
Trustee New England Colleges Fund, Boston, since 1982. Member Greater Boston City of C. (director since 1982), Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association (director 1981-1983).
Married Janice Irene Hunt, September 24, 1955. Children: John Timothy, Laurie Cameron, Jay Derwyn.