Philip W. K. Sweet

Background

Sweet,, Philip W. K. was born on December 31, 1927 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of Philip W.K. and Katherine (Buhl) Sweet.

Education

AB, Harvard University, 1950. Master of Business Administration, University Chicago, 1957.

Career

President, director The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1975-1981. Chairman, chief executive officer Northern Trust Corporation, 1981-1984.

Membership

Alderman City of Lake Forest, Illinois, 1972-1974. Visiting committee University Chicago Graduate School Business. Trustee Chicago Zoological Society, past chairman 1988-1993.

Life trustee Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. Vestryman Episcopalian Church, 1971-1974, 86-89. Member Society Colonial Wars (governor Illinois chapter 1978-1980), Chicago Sunday Evening Club (trustee, chairman 1997-2000), Economic Club, Commercial Club, Chicago Club, Commonwealth Club (past president), Old Elm Club (Highwood, Illinois), Onwentsia Club, Shoreacres Club (past president Lake Bluff).

Connections

Married Nancy Frederick, July 23, 1950. Children– Sandra H., Philip W.K. III, David Armed Forces.

Father:

Philip W.K. Sweet,

Mother:

Katherine (Buhl) Sweet,

Spouse:

Nancy Frederick

child:

David Armed Forces Sweet,

child:

Sandra H. Sweet,

child:

Philip W.K. III Sweet,