Gary Lee Wilson

Background

Wilson, Gary Lee was born on January 16, 1940 in Alliance, Ohio, United States. Son of Elvin John and Fern Helen (Donaldson) Wilson.

Education

Bachelor, Duke University, 1962. Master of Business Administration, University Pennsylvania, 1963.

Career

Vice president finance, director Trans-Philippines Investment Company, Manila, 1964-1970. Executive vice president, director Checchi & Company, Washington, 1971-1973. Executive vice president Marriott Corporation, 1973-1985.

Executive vice president, chief executive officer The Walt Disney Company, Burbank, California, 1985—1989. Co-chairman board Northwest Airlines, Inc., St. Paul, 1991—1997, chairman board, 1997—2007. Board of governors International Air Transport Association.

Board directors Walt Disney Company, Burbank, California, since 1985, Yahoo! Inc., since 2001, Central Bank Richard Ellis, Inc.

Achievements

• Gary Lee Wilson has been listed as a noteworthy Airline company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Collegiate Athletic Association Leadership Advisory Board. Board trustees Duke University, Keck School of Medicine, University Southern California.

Connections

Children: Derek, Christopher.

Father:

Elvin John Wilson

Mother:

Fern Helen (Donaldson) Wilson

child:

Derek Wilson

child:

Christopher Wilson