Peter Sherman Willmott

Background

Willmott, Peter Sherman was born on June 1, 1937 in Glens Falls, New York, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1959; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1961.

Career

Senior finance analyst, American Airlines, New York City, 1961-1963; manager consultant, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, New York City, 1964-1966; treasurer, Continental Baking Company, Rye, New York, 1966-1969; vice president, Continental Baking Company, Rye, New York, 1969-1974; senior vice president finance, Federal Express Corporation, Memphis, 1974-1977; executive vice president finance and administration, Federal Express Corporation, Memphis, 1977-1980; president, chief operating officer, Federal Express Corporation, Memphis, 1980-1983; now board directors, Federal Express Corporation, Memphis president, chief Executive officer, Carson Pirie Scott & Company, Chicago, 1983-1989; chairman, Carson Pirie Scott & Company, Chicago, 1984-1989; also board directors, Carson Pirie Scott & Company, Chicago.

Achievements

• Peter Sherman Willmott has been listed as a noteworthy retail executive by Marquis Who's Who.