Background
Gelsthorpe, Edward was born on June 14, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Gelsthorpe, Edward was born on June 14, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Student, Hamilton College, 1942.
With Gelsthrope associates, 1945-1948. Vice president, director marketing Bristol Myers, 1948-1960. Vice president Colgate Palmolive Company, 1960-1962.
President, Chief Executive Officer Ocean Spray Cranberries, 1962-1968. President Hunt Wesson Foods, 1968-1972, Gillett Company, 1972-1974. Executive vice president United Brands Company, 1975-1977.
President, Chief Executive Officer H.P. Hood Inc., 1975—1986. Served in United States Navy.
Married Mary Ann McLaughlin, February 1943. Children: Cynthia, Seth, Ted, Tom.