Background
Reilly, William Francis was born on June 8, 1938 in New York City. Son of William F. and Genevieve Reilly.
Reilly, William Francis was born on June 8, 1938 in New York City. Son of William F. and Genevieve Reilly.
AB cum laude, University Notre Dame, 1959. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1964.
Manager finance analysis W.R. Grace & Company, New York City, 1964-1967, assistant to Chairman, 1969-1971, Chief Executive Officer Bekaert Textile Division, 1971-1974, vice president, president, 1978. President, Chief Executive Officer Herman's World of Sporting Goods, Carteret, New Jersey, 1974-1977, Home Center Division, 1979-1980. President, chief operating officer Macmillan, Incorporated, New York York City, 1980-1990.
Founder, chairman, Chief Executive Officer Primedia Inc., 1989—2001, Aurelian Communications, LLC, New York City, 2001—2006. Chairman F&W Publications, Inc., Cincinnati, 2002—2005. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Summit Business Media, LLC, Seven Hills, 2006—2008.
Board directors Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Chicago, 1992-2008, Barnes & Noble.com, F&W Publishing Company, LLC, Harvard Business School Publications. Trustee W National Educational Television, Channel 13, New York City. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1959-1961.
Trustee University Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana. Director, Citymeals-on-Wheels. Co-chairman, Cardinal Hayes High School Endowment Fund.
Married Ellen Chapman, November 19, 1966. Children: Anthony Chapman and Jane Wasey (twins).