Richard W. Olsen

Background

Olsen, Richard W. was born on January 27, 1952 in Flushing, New York, United States. Son of Harold William and Hilda (Flanner) Olsen.

Education

Bachelor History, Bethany College, 1974.

Career

Accountant executive, SSC&B Lintas, New York City, 1975-1977; accountant executive, Marschalk Company. New York City, 1977-1979; senior vice president management supervisor, Saatchi & Saatchi, New York City, 1979-1990; senior vice president management representative, Bozell Inc., New York City, 1990-1992; executive vice president general manager, Cliff Freeman and Partners, New York City, 1992-1996; president, Chief Executive Officer, Saatchi & Saatchi Canada, Toronto, since 1997.

Achievements

• Richard W. Olsen has been listed as a noteworthy Advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, golf.

Connections

Married Patricia Lynn Richards, April 22, 1978. Children: Lindsay Hunt, Caroline Wallace.

Father:

Harold William Olsen

Mother:

Hilda (Flanner) Olsen

Spouse:

Patricia Lynn Richards

child:

Caroline Wallace Olsen

child:

Lindsay Hunt Olsen