Background
Thornburgh, Richard Edward was born on July 9, 1952 in Cincinnati. Son of Robert Wesley and Frances (Cowing) Thornburgh.
Thornburgh, Richard Edward was born on July 9, 1952 in Cincinnati. Son of Robert Wesley and Frances (Cowing) Thornburgh.
Bachelor of Business Administration cum laude, University Cincinnati, 1974. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, Boston, 1976.
Associate The First Boston Corporation, New York City, 1976-1981, vice president, 1982-1986, managing director Los Angeles, 1987—1988. Managing director, various roles including head global finance institutions group Credit Suisse First Boston (formerly The First Boston Corporation), 1989—1995. Executive bd, Chief Financial Officer Credit Suisse First Boston, 1995—1996.
Chief Financial Officer Credit Suisse Group, 1997—1999. Vice chairman executive bd Credit Suisse First Boston, 1999—2002, Chief Financial Officer, 2000—2002. Chief risk officer Credit Suisse Group, since 2003, member committee executive board, since 2004.
Member, operating committee Credit Suisse First Boston, since 2002.
Board of directors Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, 1989-1991, First Congregational Church of Darien (Connecticut), 1990-1991. Member Harvard Club of New York City, Racquet and Tennis Club, The California Club, The Links.
Married Cornelia Parsons, August 6, 1983. Children: Ainsley Frances, Katrina Parsons.