James Benson

Background

Benson, James was born on July 17, 1925 in Bromley, Kent, England. Son of Henry Herbert and Olive (Hutchinson) Benson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts with honors, Cambridge (England) University also Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University.

Career

Manager research department, Kemsley Newspapers Ltd., London, 1949-1958; with, Mather & Crowther Ltd. (changed to Ogilvy & Mather Ltd.), London managing director, then chairman, vice chairman, The Ogilvy Group Inc., New York City now president, James Benson & Associations Inc., New York City. Board directors Scali McCabe Sloves Inc., New York City.

Chairman American Associations of the Royal Academy Trust, London and New York City.

Achievements

• James Benson has been listed as a noteworthy Business consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with British Royal Navy, 1943-1946.

Connections

Son of Henry Herbert and Olive (Hutchinson) B. M. Honoria Margaret Hurley, June 29, 1950. 1 daughter, Teresa Jill.

Father:

Henry Herbert Benson

Mother:

Olive (Hutchinson) Benson

Spouse:

Honoria Margaret Hurley