Background
Turissini, Robert was born on April 9, 1930 in Peckville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Emilio and Anna Turissini.
Turissini, Robert was born on April 9, 1930 in Peckville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Emilio and Anna Turissini.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1951.
With Corning (New York ) Glass Works, since 1955, vice president, general manager Latin American/Asia Pacific, Corning International Corporation, 1975-1980, senior vice president parent company, since 1980. President Corning Latin American Asia Pacific, Inc., since 1980. Board directors Corning International Corporation, Samsung-Corning Company Ltd., Corning International Services (S.A.), Crown Corning, Ltd., Australia, Rigolleau (S.A.), Argentina, Iwaki Glass Limited company, Japan, N-Cor, Ltd., Japan, Indo-American Industries, Indonesia.
Advisory board Council Americas.
With United States Army, 1952-1954. Member American Management Association, National Foreign Trade Council, Argentine-American Chamber of Commerce, Ceramic Society, Japan Society, Far East-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Harvard-East Asia Conference, Greater Corning Area Chamber of Commerce.
Married Elizabeth A. Miorelli, May 22, 1954. Children: David, James, Carl.