Background
Sharwell, William Gay was born on July 26, 1920 in Newark. Son of William G. Sharwell and Lillian Kenny.
university president and company executive
Sharwell, William Gay was born on July 26, 1920 in Newark. Son of William G. Sharwell and Lillian Kenny.
Bachelor of Science, Seton Hall University, 1941. Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), Seton Hall University, 1980. Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1950.
Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1952. Distributed control system, Harvard University, 1960. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Pace University, 1979.
Vice president, comptr., New York Tel., New York City, 1967-1968; executive vice president operations, New York Tel., New York City, 1968-1976; senior vice president, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, New York City, 1976-1984; president, Pace U., New York City, 1984-1990; retired, 1990. Board directors American Biogenetic Sciences, Inc., Copiague, New York, Associated SoloArtists, TII Industries, Inc., Toa Alta, P.R.
Board of directors International House. Member Harvard Club (New York City).
Married Jacqueline Larocque, October 22, 1960. Children: William L., Paul L.