Background
Sherwood, James Blair was born on August 8, 1933 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Earl and Florence (Balph) Sherwood.
Sherwood, James Blair was born on August 8, 1933 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Earl and Florence (Balph) Sherwood.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1955.
Manager French ports, United States Lines Inc., LeHavre, France, 1959-1962;
assistant general freight traffic manager, United States Lines Inc., New York City, 1962-1963;
general manager, CTI Inc., New York City, 1963-1965;
president, Sea Containers Ltd., London, since 1965. Chairman Orient-Express Hotels Inc., since 1987. Director Through Transit Marine Mutual Assurance Association, Hamilton, Bermuda, Venice Simplon-Orient Express Ltd., London, Hotel Cipriani S.P.A., Venice, Italy, Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Douglas.
Vice president Transport Trust, London, Motor Neuron Disease Association, United Kingdom.
Board directors Peggy Guggenheim Museum, Venice, Italy, since 1983, Museum Modern Art, Oxford, England, since 1987. Trustee Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, since 1989. Member of Pilgrims, Hurlingham, Mark's, Annabel's, Harry's Bar (London).
Married Shirley A.M. Cross, December 31, 1977. Stepchildren— Charles North Carolina Sherwood, Simon Medical Corps Sherwood.