John Redferne Cannell

Background

Cannell, John Redferne was born on April 3, 1937 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John and Thyra (Larson) Cannell.

Education

AB, Princeton University, 1958; Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1961.

Career

Associate, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, New York City, 1961-1970; partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, New York City, 1970-1995; of counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, New York City, since 1996. Governor American Business Council, Singapore, 1982-1985, vice chairman, 1984-1985.

Achievements

• John Redferne Cannell has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, New Jersey, 1986-1997, vice chairman, 1989-1992, chairman, 1992-1995. Trustee Henry H. Kessler Foundation, since 1992, chairman, since 1996. Trustee Marcus Ward Home, Maplewood, New Jersey, since 1996.

Dir.Kessler Rehabilitation Corporation, since 1992, Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation, since 1997. Board directors New Alternatives for Children, Inc., since 1996. Member American Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, Montclair Golf Club, Montclair Racquet Club, University Club, Singapore Cricket Club, Tanglin Club.

Interests

• Avocations: squash, golf, scuba diving.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Ann May, May 28, 1960. Children: John R. Junior (deceased), James C., William H.

Father:

John Cannell

Mother:

Thyra (Larson) Cannell

Spouse:

Elizabeth Ann May

child:

William H. Cannell

child:

John R. Junior Cannell (deceased)

child:

James C. Cannell