Background
Smith, Gerard Philip was born on May 18, 1942 in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Son of Gerard Philip Smith and Mary Mahoney.
Smith, Gerard Philip was born on May 18, 1942 in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Son of Gerard Philip Smith and Mary Mahoney.
Bachelor, Seton Hall U., 1964.
Account executive, Benton & Bowles Advertising, New York City, 1969-1972; marketing manager, Avon Products, New York City, 1972-1975; group product manager, Bristol-Myers Corporation, New York City, 1975-1979; senior vice president, managing director, Ogilvy & Mather, Los Angeles, 1978-1984; public, Newsweek magazine, New York City, 1984-1988; executive vice president, Newsweek magazine, New York City, from 1984; vice chairman, Newsweek magazine, New York City, since 1988.
Board of directors National Corporation Theatre Fund, New York City, since 1986, Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles, 1982-1984. Vice-president, director International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode Island, since 1987. Treasurer Brookridge District Association, Greenwich, Connecticut, since 1987.
Captain United States Air Force, 1964-1969, Vietnam. Member Ad Club New York, Ad Crafters Detroit, Western States Advertising Association (Vice-President 1983-1984), Magazine Publications American (board directors since 1986), Field Club (Greenwich).
Married Patricia Louise Lynch, March 14, 1987. Children: Ashley, Alyssa.