Background
Mattson, Walter Edward was born on June 6, 1932 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter Edward and Florence Evelyn (Anderson) Mattson.
Mattson, Walter Edward was born on June 6, 1932 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter Edward and Florence Evelyn (Anderson) Mattson.
Bachelor of Science, University Maine, 1955. AS, Northeastern University, 1959. Postgraduate, Harvard University Advanced Management Program, 1973.
Doctorate (honorary), Northeastern University, 1980.
Printer various companies, 1948-1953;
advertising manager, Anderson Newspapers Company, Oakmont, Pennsylvania, 1954;
assistant production manager, Boston Herald Traveler, 1955-1958;
consultant, Chas. T. Main Company, Boston, 1959;
with, New York Times Company. New York City, since 1960;
senior vice president, New York Times Company.
New York City, 1972-1974;
executive vice president, New York Times Company. New York City, 1974-1979;
president, New York Times Company. New York City, 1979-1993;
chief operating officer, New York Times Company.
New York City, 1979-1993;
also board directors, New York Times Company. New York City, 1993-1996.
Board directors national council Northeastern University Served with United States Marine Corps, 1951-1952. Member Neus. Advisory Bureau (chairman 1991), Advertising Council (chairman 1987-1988).
Married Geraldine Anne Horsman, October 10, 1953. Children: Stephen, William, Carol.