Background
Alvarez-Recio, Emilio De La Torre was born on February 12, 1938 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Emilio and Bertha (De La Torre) Alvarez-R. came to the United States, 1960.
Personal care products company executive
Alvarez-Recio, Emilio De La Torre was born on February 12, 1938 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Emilio and Bertha (De La Torre) Alvarez-R. came to the United States, 1960.
Bachelor, LaSalle U., Havana, 1955; student School Law, Havana U., 1955-1960.
Marketing manager, Richardson-Merrell, New York City, 1962-1966;
advertising manager Western Hemisphere, Colgate-Palmolive Company. New York City, 1967-1969;
general manager Center American, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Panama, 1969-1972;
general manager Spain, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Madrid, 1972-1977;
president Philippines, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Manila, 1977-1981;
vice president, general manager Americas division, Colgate-Palmolive Company. New York City, 1981-1984;
vice president worldwide personal care products, Colgate-Palmolive Company.
New York City, 1985-1990-;
vice president, general manager Middle East/Center Asia division, Colgate-Palmolive Company. New York City, 1990-1991;
vice president global advertising, Colgate-Palmolive Company. New York City, since 1992;
also director, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Member Soap and Detergent Association (president Manila chapter 1975-1976), MillbrookClub, Key Biscayne Yacht Club.
Married Lolita De Sosa. Children: Emilio, Silvia, Carlos.