Background
Georges, John A. was born on February 24, 1931 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of John A. and Opal (Biffle) Georges.
Georges, John A. was born on February 24, 1931 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of John A. and Opal (Biffle) Georges.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1951. Master of Science in Business Adminstrn, Drexel University, 1957.
Executive vice president international and wood products and resources, International Paper Company. New York City, 1979;
vice chairman, International Paper Company. New York City, 1980;
president, chief operating officer, International Paper Company.
New York City, 1981-1985;
chairman, chief Executive officer, International Paper Company. New York City, since 1985;
also director, International Paper Company. New York City
board directors Warner Lambert Company, Ryder System Inc., Scitex Corporation, AK Steel Holding Corporation.
Director Business Council New York State. Member of New York Yacht, Blind Brook Club, Wee Burn, Bent Pine Golf Club.
Married Zephera M. Givas, June 15, 1952. Children: Mark, Andrew, Elizabeth.