Background
Natori, Josie Cruz was born on May 9, 1947 in Manila, Philippines. Arrived in United States, 1964. Daughter of Felipe F. and Angelita A. (Almeda) Cruz.
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Josie Cruz Natori, Philippine apparel designer. Board directors Philippine American Foundation, Junior Achievement, Inc., 1992, Educational Foundation for Fashion Industries; trustee Manhattanville College, Asian Cultural Council; commissioner White House Conference on Small Business, 1993. Member CFDA, Young President's Organization, Fashion Group, Committee of 200.
Education
Bachelor in Economics, Manhattanville College, 1968. Degree (honorary), Academy Art College, San Francisco, 2003.
Career
With Bache Securities, New York City. Joined Merrill-Lynch Company as an investment banker, 1971. Vice president, 1976—1977.
Owner, Chief Executive Officer The Natori Company, New York City, since 1977. Board directors The Alltel Corporation, since 1995.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Philippine American Foundation, Junior Achievement, Inc., 1992, Educational Foundation for Fashion Industries. Trustee Manhattanville College, Asian Cultural Council. Commissioner White House Conference on Small Business, 1993.
Member CFDA, Young President's Organization, Fashion Group, Committee of 200.
Interests
Connections
Married Kenneth R. Natori, May 20, 1972. 1 child, Kenneth E.F.
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Philippine
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Recipient Human Relations award American Jewish Committee, New York City., 1986, Harriet Alger award Working Woman, New York, 1987, Castle award Manhattanville College, Purchase, 1988, Galleon award President Philippines, 1988, New York City Asian-American award, Friendship award Philippine-American Foundation, Hall of Fame award Mega Magazines, Salute to American Fashion Designers award Department of Commerce, Ellis Island medal of Honor, 1994, Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas, Pamana ng Pilipino award Philippine Consulate General, 2002. Named Business Woman of Year New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce, 1998.Recipient Human Relations award American Jewish Committee, New York City., 1986, Harriet Alger award Working Woman, New York, 1987, Castle award Manhattanville College, Purchase, 1988, Galleon award President Philippines, 1988, New York City Asian-American award, Friendship award Philippine-American Foundation, Hall of Fame award Mega Magazines, Salute to American Fashion Designers award Department of Commerce, Ellis Island medal of Honor, 1994, Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas, Pamana ng Pilipino award Philippine Consulate General, 2002. Named Business Woman of Year New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce, 1998.