Phillips, William E., 1930-

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Executive and chairman of Ogilvy & Mather and Ogilvy Group advertising agencies.

From the description of William E. Phillips papers, 1969-2001. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 72583151

  • 1930 Jan. 7: Born, Chicago, Ill.
  • 1951: B.A., Cornell University
  • 1951 - 1955 : Officer, U.S. Navy
  • 1955: MBA, Northwestern University Brand Manager, Procter & Gamble
  • 1959: Joined Ogilvy & Mather agency
  • 1981 - 1988 : Chairman and CEO, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide
  • 1988 - 1989 : Chairman, Ogilvy Group Executive Committee

Phillips is also past chairman of Outward Bound's International Board, and has served as director for several firms, including Sunglass Hut and Lillian Vernon.

From the guide to the William E. Phillips Papers, 1969-2001, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)

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creatorOf William E. Phillips Papers, 1969-2001 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
creatorOf Phillips, William E., 1930-. William E. Phillips papers, 1969-2001. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
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associatedWith John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History. corporateBody
associatedWith Ogilvy & Mather. corporateBody
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Advertising agencies
Advertising executives
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Birth 1930

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