Background
Buchanan, Peter Townley was born on September 12, 1934 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Percy H. and Ruth C. (Townley) Buchanan.
Buchanan, Peter Townley was born on September 12, 1934 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Percy H. and Ruth C. (Townley) Buchanan.
AB with honors, Princeton University, 1956.
With, CS First Boston Inc. and predecessor companies, New York City, 1956-1957, 60-89; vice president, First Boston Corporation, New York City, 1967-1973; manager equity securities department, First Boston Corporation, New York City, 1972-1974; executive vice president, director charge trading, sales, operations and administration, First Boston Corporation, New York City, 1974-1978; president, First Boston Corporation, New York City, 1978-1989; chief Executive officer, First Boston Corporation, New York City, 1983-1989; also director, First Boston Corporation, New York City president, chief operating officer, First Boston Corporation, New York City, 1978-1983; president, chief Executive officer, First Boston, Inc. (parent), New York City, 1983-1989.
Director emeritus Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Captain United States Air Force, 1957-1960. Member Security Traders Association New York, Securities Industry Association (governing council, board directors, executive committee, vice chairman since 1981), Bond Club, Princeton club, Morris County Golf Club, Baltusrol Golf Club, Jupiter Hills Club.
Married Lane Eichhorn, October 20, 1956. Children: Richard T., Linda V.