Background
Riess, Gordon Sanderson was born on February 25, 1928 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Son of Lewis William and Dorothy Onward (Sanderson) Riess. came to the United States, 1932.
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A highly entertaining collection of true stories of the amusing, fascinating, and unusual adventures and escapades of the author and his wife while living and working around the world for 30 years. The stories unfold in many different countries and involve characters of very diverse cultures, customs, and practices. The author tells of his dealings with Italian Mafia dons, Persian assassins, French Bigamists, German counterfeiters, Japanese unions, Vatican officials, and other colorful and shady individuals. The delightful tales illustrate the joys and frustrations of living overseas, and the unique complications of doing business in exotic environments. While the book is very enjoyable and easy reading, it is instructive and educational as well. The stories involve real human problems, ethical dilemmas, and actual business situations. The book will be appreciated by anyone interested in foreign travel and cultures, or simply adventure stories.
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The author tells, in a personal, down-to-earth, and amusing fashion, of the joys and challenges involved in assisting individuals and institutions in the former Communist countries make the difficult transition from their rigid, centrally-planned systems to the highly competitive free market environment. He describes, in a pithy and insightful manner, the societies and business conditions in the Eastern European countries where he lived and worked. The book is highly entertaining and enjoyable, as well as educational and informative. It is by no means a heavy economic or political tome. Readers will appreciate the author's unorthodox and ingenious approaches to overcoming difficulties and his vivid descriptions of coping successfully with primitive living conditions and seemingly insoluble professional obstacles. It is fascinating to learn of his imaginative and unusual solutions to apparently impossible situations.
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Riess, Gordon Sanderson was born on February 25, 1928 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Son of Lewis William and Dorothy Onward (Sanderson) Riess. came to the United States, 1932.
AB with highest honors, Whitman College, 1949; Master of Business Administration cum laude, Harvard University, 1951.
Management trainee, Ford International Division, New York City, 1951-1953;
assistant finance manager, Ford Motor Company, Middle East, Alexandria, Egypt, 1953-1957;
general sales manager, Ford Motor Company, Rome, Italy, 1957-1960;
regional finance manager, Ford Motor Company, Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1960-1962;
general manager, Ford Motor Company, European, Brussels, Belgium, 1962-1967;
vice president, International Paper Company, Zurich, Switzerland, 1967-1971;
executive vice president, Cinema International Corporation, London, 1971-1975;
chairman, president, Stewart-Riess laboratories Inc., Tarzana, California, 1976-1983;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Intercontinental Enterprises Ltd., Beverly Hills, California, since 1983. Chairman Visiting Nurse Foundation, Los Angeles, 1985-1987. Board directors, chairman Visiting Nurse Association, Los Angeles, 1976-1997.
Board directors Beverly Foundation, Pasadena, California, 1990-1997. Vice-chairman of board Witman College, Walla Walla, Washington, 1985-1996.
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Chairman Inter-Community School Zurich, 1968-1971. Trustee American School London, 1972-1975. Vice chairman Krafterliner Manufacturers Association, Zurich, 1968-1971.
Board directors Volunteers in Technology Assistance, Arlington, Virginia, 1986-1993. Board overseers Muhlenberg College, since 1993. International board Czechoslovak Management Center, since 1992.
Sergeant United States Army, 1946-1947. Member American Association Professional Consultant, American Consultant League, Asia Academy Management, Hollywood Radio & Television Society, Institute Management Consultant, License Executives Society.
Married Priscilla Rich, June 2, 1951. Children: Mark C., Kimberly A., Blake G.