Background
Wright, Richard G. was born on March 11, 1934 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Herbert G. and Marguerite (Wood) Wright.
optical and health care company executive
Wright, Richard G. was born on March 11, 1934 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Herbert G. and Marguerite (Wood) Wright.
Student, Colgate University, 1953-1954; Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, 1957.
Director marketing soft contact lens division, American Optical Company, Southbridge, Massachusetts, 1976-1979; general manager soft contact lens division, American Optical Company, Southbridge, Massachusetts, 1979-1981; executive vice president, Barnes-Hind division Revlon, Inc., New York City, 1981-1983; president, Barnes-Hind division Revlon, Inc., New York City, 1983-1985; president, Revlon Vision Care International, New York City, 1985-1986; president, chief operating officer, Foster-Grant Corporation, Leominster, Massachusetts, 1986-1989; president, Chief Executive Officer, Xenon Vision Inc., Princeton, New Jersey, 1989-1991; vice president, general manager, Storz Instruments, Company division American Cyanamid Company, 1991-1994; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Celgene Corporation, Warren, New Jersey, since 1994.
Married Barbara Ann Lutzy, August 18, 1954. Children: Linda, Richard Junior, Pamela, Michelle, Craig.