Background
Hughes, John Robert was born on December 9, 1937 in New York City. Son of Richard and Mary (Diamond) Hughes.
consumer package goods executive
Hughes, John Robert was born on December 9, 1937 in New York City. Son of Richard and Mary (Diamond) Hughes.
Bachelor of Science in Management, Fordham University, New York City, 1959.Product manager Lehn & Fink/Sterling Doctorate, Montvale, New Jersey, 1966-1968, senior product manager, 1968-1970, group product manager, 1970-1975. Vice president marketing Bristol-Meyers, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1975-1977, senior vice president Drackett division, Cincinnati, 1977-1981. President Mennen Company, Morristown, New Jersey, since 1981.
Member ad hoc aerosol committee Chemical Speciality Manufacturing Association, New York City, 1973-1975.
Fund raiser Spina Bifida Foundation, Cincinnati, 1980-1981. Trustee Tri-County Scholarship Fund.
Product manager Lehn & Fink-Sterling D, Montvale, New Jersey, 1966—1968, senior product manager, 1968—1970, group product manager, 1970—1975. Vice president marketing Bristol-Meyers, Toronto, Canada, 1975—1977. Senior vice president Drackett Division, Cincinnati, 1977—1981.
President Mennen Company, Morristown, New Jersey, since 1981. Member ad hoc aerosol committee Chemical Speciality Manufacturing Association, New York City, 1973—1975. Served with United States Army, 1959-1960.
Fund raiser Spina Bifida Foundation, Cincinnati, 1980—1981. Trustee Tri-County Scholarship Fund. Member of Morris County Chamber of C., National Mass Retailer Institute, Grocery Manufacturers Association, National Wholesale Druggists Association, National Association Chain Drug Stores, Roxciticus Golf (Mendham, New Jersey).
Married Joan Joyce Blanchard Hughes, May 8, 1962. Children: Mary Beth, Karen, Tara.