Background
Neil, Hedda H. was born in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Paul G. and Ella (Schumann) Hegent.
Neil, Hedda H. was born in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Paul G. and Ella (Schumann) Hegent.
Bachelor in Journalism, Syracuse University, 1955.
Copywriter, Long Haymes & Carr, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 1963-1964;
traffic coordinator, ABC television Affiliate, Albany, New York, 1964-1965;
editor broadcast standards, ABC television (Network), New York City, 1965-1968;
manager legal clearance, Carl Ally Inc. (Advertising), New York City
manager legal clearance, Doyle Dane Bernbach Inc. Advertising, New York City, 1971-1973;
associate manager legal department, Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, 1973-1983;
vice president director legal clearance, Doyle Dane Bernbach Needham Worldwide, New York City, since 1983.
Producer American Advertising Federation, Washington since 1987.
Married Edward J. Neil III, June 19, 1953 (divorced 1975). Children: Michelle E., Edward J., Laurie K.