Background
Bierwirth, John Cocks was born on January 21, 1924 in Lawrence, New York, United States. Son of John E. and Alice (Marguerite) Bierwirth.
aerospace manufacturing executive
Bierwirth, John Cocks was born on January 21, 1924 in Lawrence, New York, United States. Son of John E. and Alice (Marguerite) Bierwirth.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1947; Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1950.
Associate, White & Case, New York City, 1950-1953; assistant vice president, New York Trust Company (now Chase Bank), 1953-1957; assistant treasurer, National Distillers & Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1957-1958; vice president, National Distillers & Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1958-1969; head International division, National Distillers & Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1963-1972; director, National Distillers & Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1966-1972; executive vice president, National Distillers & Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1969-1972; with, Grumman Corporation, Bethpage, New York, 1972-1988; vice president finance, Grumman Corporation, Bethpage, New York, 1972; president, Grumman Corporation, Bethpage, New York, 1972; chief Executive officer, Grumman Corporation, Bethpage, New York, 1974-1988; Chairman of the Board, Grumman Corporation, Bethpage, New York, 1976-1988.
Trustee Adelphi University. Member Cradle of Aviation Museum (board directors), Yale-China Association (trustee), The Ocean Conservancy (trustee), Yale Club (New York City).
Married Marion Moise, June 14, 1946.