Richard E. Berlin
Richard E. Berlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 |
| Died | January 28, 1986 |
Richard E. Berlin (1894–1986) was the president and chief executive officer of the Hearst Foundation.
Work
[edit]In his early career Berlin directed advertising for The Smart Set and McClure's magazines.[1] In 1919 he joined the Hearst Corporation, where he stayed until his retirement in 1973.[1] In 1941 William Randolph Hearst personally chose him as successor to his role.[1] In 1942 Berlin became president of the company and after Hearst's death in 1951 he became chief executive officer.[1]
William Randolph Hearst, Jr. claimed in 1991 that Berlin had suffered from Alzheimer's disease starting in the mid-1960s and that caused him to shut down several Hearst newspapers without just cause.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Berlin's daughter was Warhol superstar Brigid Berlin. He was also the godfather of writer A.J. Cronin’s youngest son.
Death
[edit]Berlin died in Rye, New York on January 28, 1986.[1][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Richard E. Berlin, 92; Served as Chief Executive for Hearst". Los Angeles Times. January 31, 1986. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ Hearst, Jr. William Randolph and Jack Casserly. The Hearsts: Father and Son. New York: Roberts Rinehart, 1991.
- ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (January 29, 1986). "RICHARD E. BERLIN, EX-LEADER OF THE HEARST CORPORATION, 92". The New York Times. New York. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 19 November 2012.