Robert Lewis Leeds

Background

Leeds, Robert Lewis was born on February 9, 1930 in New York City. Son of Robert Lewis and Elisabeth (Bandler) Leeds.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College, 1951; Master of Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1953.

Career

With, Manhattan Industries, Inc. (formerly Manhattan Shirt Company), New York City, 1955-1976; vice president marketing, Manhattan Industries, Inc., 1958-1965; executive vice president, Manhattan Industries, Inc., 1965-1966; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Manhattan Industries, Inc., 1966-1974; also director. Vice president corporate development, Benrus Corporation, 1976-1978; advisory board, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, 1973-1974; part-time faculty, Brooklyn College, 1979; part-time faculty, Pace U., 1979-1981; part-time faculty, Marymount Manhattan College, since 1982; Distinguished lecturer marketing and management, director, Executive Master of Business Administration Program, U. South Florida, since 1982.

Membership

Board of directors Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks, New York. Member marketing committee Morton Plant Hospital, 1984— Served with United States Air Force, 1953-1955. Member Men's Fashion Association (chairman board 1972-1974, director).

Connections

Married Irene Osterweil, July 9, 1958 (divorced). Children: Leslie Anne, Robert Lewis III. Married Joan Wrigley, September 27, 1984.

Father:

Robert Lewis Leeds

Mother:

Elisabeth (Bandler) Leeds

Spouse:

Irene Osterweil

Spouse:

Joan Wrigley

child:

Robert Lewis III Leeds

child:

Leslie Anne Leeds