Background
Meyer, Edward Henry was born on January 8, 1927 in New York City. Son of I.H. and Mildred (Driesen) Meyer.
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Meyer, Edward Henry was born on January 8, 1927 in New York City. Son of I.H. and Mildred (Driesen) Meyer.
Bachelor in Economics, with honors, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1949.
With Bloomingdale's division Federated Dept Stores (now Macy's, Inc.), 1949-1951, Biow Company, 1951-1956. Various positions Grey Global Group Incorporated, New York York City, 1956—2006, executive vice president accountant services, 1964—1968, president, 1968—2006, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1970—2006. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, chief investment officer Ocean Road Advisors, Inc., since 2007.
Board directors Harman International Industries, Inc., since 1990, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., since 1991, Allconnect, 2002—2009, Retail Opportunity Investments Corporation, since 2007, National CineMedia, Inc., since 2007. With United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1945-1947.
Trustee American Museum Natural History, Guggenheim Museum, New York University Medical Center, Film Society of Lincoln Center With United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1945-1947. Member Economics Club (New York City), University Club (New York City), Harmonie Club (New York City), Century Country Club, Atlantic Golf Club.
Married Sandra Raabin, April 26, 1957. Children: Margaret Ann, Anthony Edward.