Background
Caspersen, Finn Michael Westby was born on October 27, 1941 in New York City. Son of Olaus Westby and Freda Caspersen.
diversified financial services company executive
Caspersen, Finn Michael Westby was born on October 27, 1941 in New York City. Son of Olaus Westby and Freda Caspersen.
Bachelor in Economics with honors, Brown University, 1963. Bachelor of Laws cum laude, Harvard University, 1966. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Johns Hopkins University, 1999.
Various honorary degrees.
Associate Dewey, Ballantine, Bushby, Palmer & Wood, New York City, 1969-1972. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, member executive committee Beneficial Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware, 1976-1998. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Knickerbocker LLC.
Chairman Hodson Trust, from 1976. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Westby Corporation, 1976—2009. Past board directors, member executive committee Beneficial National Bank.
Chairman board directors Beneficial Bank, Plc. Board advisors Institute Law and Economics, University Pennsylvania. Past chairman Coalition for Better Transportation.
Past co-chair Prosperity New Jersey. Commissioner, director Hospital for Special Surgery.
Emeritus trustee Brown University. Former chairman Save Ellis Island. Moderator, board directors Shelter Harbor Fire District, 1993-2007, commissioner, Jupiter Island.
President O.W. Caspersen Foundation. Chairman board trustees Peddie School, Hightstown, New Jersey. Former chairman board trust Gladstone Equestrian Association Inc.
Past board directors Drumthwacket Foundation. Charter member Partnership for New Jersey, New Brunswick. Member Martin County Econ Development Council, Treasure Coast, Regional Planning Council.
Board directors Coalition of Service Industries, Inc., Washington, 1982-1995, vice chair, 1995. Chairman World Pair Driving Championship, 1993, president, Keep Martin County Green, chairman Princeton World Cup Regatta, 2000. Director chairman emeritus Princeton National Rowing Association.
Director National Rowing Foundation. Member corporation Cardigan Mountain School. Member executive committee Harvard Resources Committee.
Former trustee John Carter Library. Chairman dean's advisory board Harvard Law School, Harvard Law School Campaign. Past director Clay Mathematics Institute Lieutenant United States Coast Guard, 1966-1969.
Commissioner Jupiter Island, chairman South Martin County Regional Utilities(SMRU). Member American Finance Services Association (board directors, chairman government affairs committee, chairman membership committee, administration committee, past chairman), Florida Bar Association, New York Bar Association, Harvard Club, Knickerbocker Club, University Club, Wilmington Club, Shelter Harbor Golf Club (founder, chairman), Weekapaug Foundation Conservation (chairman).
Married Barbara Caspersen, June 17, 1967.