Background
Bennett, Richard Joseph was born on January 20, 1917 in Brooklyn. Son of Richard and Gertrude (McGuire) Bennett.
Bennett, Richard Joseph was born on January 20, 1917 in Brooklyn. Son of Richard and Gertrude (McGuire) Bennett.
AB, Fordham College, 1938; Juris Doctor, Fordham College, 1942.
Partner, Whedon & Bennett, New York City, 1945-1946; staff attorney, Schering Corporation, 1947-1955; assistant secretary, assistant general counsel, Schering Corporation, 1955-1959; secretary, general attorney, Schering Corporation, 1959-1970; vice president, secretary, general counsel, Schering Corporation, 1970-1972; vice president, secretary, general counsel, Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, New Jersey, 1971-1973; senior vice president administration, Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, New Jersey, 1973-1976; president, Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, New Jersey, 1976-1980; chief operating officer, Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, New Jersey, 1976-1978; chief Executive officer, Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, New Jersey, 1978-1982; chairman, Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, New Jersey, 1980-1983.
Trustee emeritus Fordham University. Vice chairman of the board of trustees Cathedral Healthcare System Inc. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association.
Married Eileen P. O'Neill, May 4, 1946. Children: Susan, Richard.