Background
Powell, William Wintersmith was born on May 18, 1937 in Woodbury, New Jersey, United States. Son of William and Marcia Bledsoe (Wintersmith) Powell.
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William Wintersmith Powell
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Education
AB magna cum laude, Princeton University, 1959.
Career
With Colgate Palmolive Company, 1959-1964, 65–, general manager Milan, Italy, 1972-1974, vice president, general manager household products division New York City, 1974-1975, group vice president, 1978-1980, executive vice president, 1981-1983, senior executive vice president, chief development officer, since 1983. Director various subsidiary. President, chief executive officer Kendall Company, Boston, 1975-1978.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Massachusetts Taxpayer's Association, 1976-1979. Member Mayor's Advisory Council Cultural Affairs, Boston, 1976-1979. Trustee Children's Hospital, since 1976.
Served with United States Army, 1960. Member Health Industry Manufacturers Association, Soap and Detergent Association (past director), American Chamber of Commerce of Italy (past director) Clubs: Princeton (New York City). Longwood Cricket (Boston).
