Background
Schein, Harvey Lester was born on September 15, 1927 in New York City. Son of Morris and Matilda (Feld) Schein.
Schein, Harvey Lester was born on September 15, 1927 in New York City. Son of Morris and Matilda (Feld) Schein.
Bachelor of Arts, New York University, 1949; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1952.
Associate, Rosenman, Colin, Kaye, Petschek & Freund, New York City, 1952-1958;
general attorney Columbia Records division Columbia Broadcasting System, also assistant secretary, Columbia Broadcasting System, 1958-1960;
division vice president international, Columbia Broadcasting System, 1961-1967;
president, Columbia Broadcasting System International division, 1968-1971;
president, Columbia Broadcasting System Columbia Group, 1971-1972;
president, chief Executive officer, Sony Corporation American, 1972-1977;
chairman, Sony Corporation American, 1977-1978;
executive vice president, Warner Communications Inc., 1978-1980;
president, Warner Plays, Inc., 1978-1980;
president, chief Executive officer, Polygram Corporation, 1980-1983;
executive vice president, director, News America Public Inc., 1983-1988;
president, chief Executive officer, Skyband Inc., 1983-1988. Vice president, board directors International Federation Phonographic Industries, 1969-1973. Member Marconi International Fellowship Council.
Member of advisory council Partners ofthe Americas. Assistant secretary Franklin D. Roosevelt Foundation, 1952-1958.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945. Member Phi Beta Kappa. M C.
Married Joy Carol Gitlin, December 11, 1963. Children: Mark David, Justin Harris.