Background
Johnston, George Sim was born on November 30, 1924 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of George Sim and Marguerite (Aden) Johnston.
Johnston, George Sim was born on November 30, 1924 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of George Sim and Marguerite (Aden) Johnston.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1948; postgraduate, New York University, 1949-1951.
With, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, New York City, 1948-1991;
president, chief Executive officer, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, New York City, 1970-1988;
chairman, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, New York City, 1988-1991. Chairman of the Board, director Korea Fund, Scudder New Asia Fund, Scudder International Fund, Brazil Fund, Scudder New Europe Fund, Scudder Global Fund, Scudder International Bond Fund. President, trustee Scudder United States Government Zero Coupon Target Fund, Scudder Equity Income Fund, Scudder Capital Growth Fund Inc., Scudder Short Term Bond Fund.
Trustee Scudder Development Fund. Board directors Japan Fund, Bessemer Securities Corporation, New York City, Fiduciary Company Inc., Boston. Chairman of the Board AARP Investment Funds.
Officer, director or trustee numerous other funds. Public director New York Stock Exchange. Member United States advisory board Zurich Insurance Company.
Chairman advisory board Sovereign High Yield InvestmentCo. Representative to United Nations Investments Committee.
Board directors New York Society for Prevention Cruelty to Children, 23 years. Member finance committee Southampton Fresh Air Home for Crippled Children. Board directors Visiting Nurse Service New York, Boys Club New York, Southampton Hospital Served to 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1942-1946, 51-52.
Member Investment Counsel Association American, National Golf Links of America (director from 1959, president from 1978), Council Foreign Relations Clubs: Racquet and Tennis, Links, Sky (New York City).
Married Cynthia M. Cogswell, February 23, 1951. Children: George Sim III, William C., Scott Christian, Bart Alexander.
