Mary Wells Lawrence
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Mary Wells Lawrence (born Mary Georgene Berg on May 25, 1928) is an American retired advertising executive. She was the founding president of Wells, Rich, Greene,[1][2] an advertising agency known for its creative work.[3] She was the first female CEO of a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Wells Lawrence was awarded the Lion of St. Mark for her lifetime achievements at the 2020 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
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Mary Wells Lawrence | |
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Born | Mary Georgene Berg (1928-05-25) May 25, 1928 (age 95) Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
Alma mater | Carnegie Institute of Technology |
Occupation | Advertising executive |
Known for | Founder of Wells Rich Greene advertising agency |
Spouses | Bert Wells
(m. 1949; div. 1952)
(m. 1954; div. 1965) |
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