Background
Donnett, William Edward was born on May 5, 1922 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of Lomand Edward Donnett and Helen (Sarrie) Vaughn.
Donnett, William Edward was born on May 5, 1922 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of Lomand Edward Donnett and Helen (Sarrie) Vaughn.
Student, Occidental College, Los Angeles, 1948. Bachelor, George Washington University, 1949.
Correspondent New York Herald Tribune, India, 1949-1951. Foreign service officer United States Department State, Far East, 1951-1972. President, chief executive officer China Consultant International Ltd., Hong Kong, 1972-1977.
Publisher American Indianapolis Report, 1973-1980. Managing director Chromalloy American Corporation, 1977-1980. President American International Trading Group, Washington, 1980-1982.
Managing director China-Asia Services, since 1982.
Active, World Affairs Council, Washington, since 1988, Asia Society, Washington, since 1980, China Round Table, Washington, since 1974. Mjr. United States Army, 1940-1946, Pacific. Member Washington International Trade Association (board member since 1985), Malaysian American Society (board member since 1986), Kenwood Golf Club (Bethesda, Maryland), City Tavern Club (Washington).
Married Betty Jo Weaver, March 13, 1926. Children: Maya, William Edward Junior, Lisa Donnett White.