Background
Bessey, Edward Cushing was born on December 1, 1934 in Portland, Maine, United States. Son of Ronald G. and Esther (Pike) Torrey.
Bessey, Edward Cushing was born on December 1, 1934 in Portland, Maine, United States. Son of Ronald G. and Esther (Pike) Torrey.
AB, Dartmouth College, 1957. Master of Business Administration, Dartmouth College, 1961.
Buyer, Lehn and Fink Products Company. New York City, 1961-1964; product manager to vice president marketing, Pfizer Inc., New York City, 1964-1972; director ops, Pfizer Inc., New York City, 1972-1977; Pfizer International, Brussels, 1977-1980; executive vice president, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, New York City, 1980-1981; president, chief Executive officer, Pfizer Hospital Products Group division, New York City, 1981-1992; senior vice president, Pfizer Inc., New York City, 1990-1991; executive vice president, Pfizer Inc., New York City, 1991-1992; vice chairman, Pfizer Inc., New York City, since 1992; also board directors, Pfizer Inc., New York City, 1987; president, United States Pharmaceuticals Group, New York City, since 1992. Board directors Green Point Savings Bank.
Board of directors United Way TriState, Project Hope. Served with United States Navy, 1957-1960. Member National Association Manufacturers (board directors), Woodway Club (Darien, Connecticut).
Son of Ronald G. and Esther (Pike) Torrey. M. Susan Goodrich, 1959 (divorced 1965). Children: Michael Thomas, Peter Andrew.
M. Jill Mowlem, May 9, 1970. 1 daughter, Sarah Katharyn.