Background
Phillips, William E. was born on January 7, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William E. and Alice N. Phillips.
Phillips, William E. was born on January 7, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William E. and Alice N. Phillips.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1951; Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1955.
Brand manager, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, 1955-1959; with, Ogilvy & Mather, New York City, 1959-1990; chief Executive officer, Ogilvy Group, 1981-1988; executive in residence, professor Johnson Graduate School Management, Cornell Univercity, 1989-1990. Board directors Sun Glass Hut, Inc., Distinguished Service Medal International Alliance National.
Chairman emeritus Outward Bound International. Chair Outdoor Education, Cornell University, since 1990. Co-chair Cayuga Society for Planned Giving at Cornell University.
Trustee emeritus Cornell University. Trustee International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode Island, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut, 1991-2010, Ogilvy Group Emeritus. Active in Democratic politics.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1951-1954, Korea/Pacific/Mediterranean. Member Old Lyme Country Club, American Alpine Club, Explorers Club, Cornell Club, University Club, Naval Military Club (London), Achilles Club New York City (board directors).
Children: Michael, Tom, Sarah. Married Barbara Smith, November 27, 1997.