Background
Hanson, Walter Edward was born on October 17, 1925 in Adelphia, New Jersey, United States. Son of Samuel and Ida (Clayton) Hanson.
Hanson, Walter Edward was born on October 17, 1925 in Adelphia, New Jersey, United States. Son of Samuel and Ida (Clayton) Hanson.
Bachelor of Arts, Lafayette College, 1949; postgraduate, Lehigh University, summer 1949; postgraduate, University of Minnesota, 1951-1952.
Senior accountant, Haskins & Sells, New York City, 1949; Senior accountant, Haskins & Sells, Minneapolis, 1949-1955; vice president, comptroller, M. & St. L. R.R., 1955-1957; partner, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company. New York City, 1957-1980; partner in charge New York City office, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, 1961-1965; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, 1965-1980. Board directors Fidelity Group of Funds, Boston.
Member advisory council Stamford University Graduate School Business. Chairman board trustees Lafayette College. Board overseers Harvard Business School.
Board governors, executive committee United Nations Association United States Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (treasurer, director), New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, International Chamber of C. (trustee, executive committee United States council), Beta Alpha Psi. Clubs: Downtown Association, New York Yacht (New York City).
Landmark ( Stamford).
Married Frances Barber, August 24, 1946 (divorced July 1980). Children: Katharine, Elizabeth, Barbara. Married Elizabeth Bowden, July 25, 1980.