Background
Olsen, Leif Henry was born on March 31, 1926 in Notteroy, Norway. Son of Olaf and Marie (Sorensen) Olsen.
Olsen, Leif Henry was born on March 31, 1926 in Notteroy, Norway. Son of Olaf and Marie (Sorensen) Olsen.
Bachelor of Arts, University Oklahoma, 1951; student, University Oslo, Norway, summer 1949.
Financial writer, Wall St. Journal, 1952-1955;
Financial writer, New York Times, 1955-1956;
chief public information division, Federal Reserve Bank New York, 1956-1958;
vice president, Master of Arts Schapiro & Company, Inc., 1958-1962;
with, Citibank, New York City, since 1962;
vice president, Citibank, 1962-1965;
senior vice president, economist, Citibank, 1965-1977;
chairman economics policy committee, Citibank, since 1977. Director Interpub. Group of Companies, Atlantic Insurance Company, Centennial Insurance Company;trustee Institute Contemporary Studies. Member Technology Conservation to Business Council.
Advisor Congressional Budget Office.
Member National Association Business Economists.
Married Gloria E. Snyder, March 22, 1952. Children: Erik L., Peter, Jennifer, Kirsten.