Background
Creedon, John J. was born on August 1, 1924 in New York City. Son of Bartholomew and Emma (Glynn) Creedon.
Creedon, John J. was born on August 1, 1924 in New York City. Son of Bartholomew and Emma (Glynn) Creedon.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, New York University, 1952. Bachelor of Laws cum laude, New York University, 1955. Master of Laws, New York University, 1962.
With, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. New York City, since 1942;
vice president, associate general counsel, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1970-1973;
senior vice president, general counsel, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1973-1976;
executive vice president, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1976-1980;
director, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1988-1996;
president, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1980-1983;
president, chief Executive officer, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1983-1989;
chairman of the executive committee, Metropolitan Life, 1989-1991;
director, Metlife Advisory Council, since 1996. Adjunct Professor New York University Law School, 1962-1972.
Trustee Practicing Law Institute, 1968-1981, New York University Law Center Foundation, since 1974. Chairman, Board Of Directors Metropolitan Life Foundation, 1976-1991. Member legal advising committee New York Stock Exch., 1978-1983.
Board directors, president American Bar Foundation, 1980-1982. Chairman American Council Life Insurance, 1986-1987. Board directors Corporation Partners, Praxair, Inc., Sonat Inc., Union Carbide Corporation.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Bar Association (assembly delegate 1972-1975, chairman of the section corporation banking and business law 1975-1976), New York State Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, Association Life Insurance Counsel (president 1977-1978), American Law Institute, Business Council New York.State (chairman 1987-1988), New York State Chamber of C. and Industry. M C.
Married Vivian Elser, August 17, 1947 (deceased 1981). Children: Juliette, Michele, John, David. Married Diane Ardouin, 1983.
Children: Jean Philippe, Genevieve.