Background
Polychron, John Philip was born on August 9, 1936 in Oceanside, New York, United States. Son of Harry Robert and Lucille Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Polychron.
consumer products company executive
Polychron, John Philip was born on August 9, 1936 in Oceanside, New York, United States. Son of Harry Robert and Lucille Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Polychron.
Bachelor of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1958. Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1970.
Salesman, Procter & Gamble, 1958-1962; director sales, Thomas J. Lipton, Inc., 1962-1974; president, chief Executive officer, Popsicle Industries, Englewood, New Jersey, 1974-1979; president, chief Executive officer, Richard Joshua Reynolds Tabacos do Brasil Limitada, Rio de Janeiro, 1979-1985; president, chief Executive officer, Del Monte Tropical Fruit Company, Miami, Florida, 1985-1987; president, chief Executive officer, Planters Life Savers Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1987-1989; president, chief Executive officer, Southern Brands, Inc., Winston-Salem, since 1990. Chairman of the Board 1st Citizens Bank, Winston-Salem. Board directors Taylorcraft Aircraft Corporation, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
Board visitors Wake Forest University, since 1988. Trustee Old Salem Inc., since 1988. Member American Chamber of Commerce (Rio de Janeiro) (president 1984-1985).
Clubs: Old Town (Winston-Salem). Yacht (Rio de Janeiro).
Married Adrienne Lecraw, October 8, 1977. Children: Leslie Dale, Jason John, Alexandra Adrienne.