Background
Learnard, William Ewing was born on July 21, 1935 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Roy Stevens and Clara (Ewing) Learnard.
Learnard, William Ewing was born on July 21, 1935 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Roy Stevens and Clara (Ewing) Learnard.
Bachelor, Trinity College, 1957.
With, Smith, Kline & French, Philadelphia, 1957-1978; vice president customer affairs, Smith, Kline & French, Philadelphia, 1976-1978; vice president corporation affairs, Smithkline Beckman, Philadelphia, 1978-1985; president, Smithkline Consumer Products, Philadelphia, 1985-1989; vice chairman, Smithkline Beecham Consumer Brands, Philadelphia, 1989-1991. Chairman Council on Family Health, New York City, 1989-1991. Board directors Nelson Communications, DiMark, Inc., Fischer & Porter.
Board of directors Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, 1982-1988, Morris Arboretum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1982-1992. Chairman Station WHYY television & Radio, Philadelphia, 1990-1994. Captain United States Air Force, 1958-1961.
Member Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association (chairman 1989-1991), Philadelphia CricketClub, George Town Club.
Married Susan Douglas-Willan, October 1, 1960. Children: Matthew, Roger, Vanessa.