Will M. Caldwell

Background

Caldwell, Will M. was born on December 9, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Manly Lee and Marjorie Fern (Meadows) Caldwell.

Education

AB, University of Michigan, 1948; Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan, 1949.

Career

Credit analyst, Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1949-1950; manager budget analysis, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1952-1962; controller Lincoln Mercury division, Ford Motor Company, 1962-1966; corporation assistant controller, Ford Motor Company, 1967-1968; vice president finance, Ford of Europe, 1968-1972; controller international automotive operations, Ford of Europe, 1973-1977; vice president corporation strategy and analysis, Ford of Europe, 1977-1979; executive vice president, chief finance officer, board directors, Ford of Europe, 1979-1985. Board directors Zurich Holding Company American.

Achievements

• Will M. Caldwell has been listed as a noteworthy automobile company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Harper Grace Hospitals, 1980-1986. Trustee, vice chairman, chairman fin.com. Detroit Medical Center, 1986-1991.

Member visiting committee University of Michigan Graduate Sch.Bus., 1980-1986. Served to ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, Lieutenant 1950-1952, PTO, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Member Spring Lake Country Club, Beta Theta Pi.

Connections

Married Jeanne Boren, September 16, 1950. Children: Elizabeth, Sarah, Martha.