Background
Cronin, John Joseph was born on October 10, 1931 in Charleville, Ireland. Son of Edmund J. and Bridget (McMahon) Cronin. came to the United States, 1986.
Cronin, John Joseph was born on October 10, 1931 in Charleville, Ireland. Son of Edmund J. and Bridget (McMahon) Cronin. came to the United States, 1986.
Student, Sacred Heart College, 1940-1945; higher learning certified, Oxford and Cambridge (England) Universities, 1945-1950.
Reporter, Canadian Press News Agency, Montreal, Canada, 1953-1955; with public relations department, Great-West Life Insurance Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 1955-1960; copy chief, creative director, Cockfield, Brown Advertising, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 1960-1963; from senior copy writer to creative director, J. Walter Thompson, Montreal, 1964; managing director, J. Walter Thompson, Montreal, 1971; president, chief operating officer of Canada Company, J. Walter Thompson, Toronto, 1977; chief executive Canada, J. Walter Thompson, Toronto, 1977; president, chief Executive officer Europe, J. Walter Thompson, London, 1980-1986; vice chairman, J. Walter Thompson Company. New York City, 1986-1988; chief advertising officer, J. Walter Thompson Company. New York City, 1987-1988; Vice Chm, Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, New York City.
Member Institute Canada Advertising Agencies (vice chairman), European Association Advertising Agencies (council member), International Committee American Association Advertising Agencies Clubs: Sky (New York ).
Married Patricia C. O'Connor, October 29, 1955. Children: Mark, Jonathan, Shane, Paul, Conor, Jacqueline.