John Girard Drosdick (born August 9, 1943) is an American businessman who served 8 years as president, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sunoco Inc.[1] As of 2006, he was the fifteenth-highest-paid chief executive officer in the United States.[2] In 2008, he was replaced by Lynn Laverty Elsenhans.[3]
John Girard Drosdick | |
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| Born | August 9, 1943 |
| Education | Villanova University (BS 1965) University of Massachusetts (MS 1968) |
| Spouse | Gloria Jayne Shenosky (m. 1966) |
Career
He is also chairman of the Board of Trustees of Villanova University[1] and serves on the boards of directors of H. J. Heinz Company and U.S. Steel.[4]
Philanthropy
Drosdick provided a $2.5 million commitment to Villanova University, as part of the University's $600 million Comprehensive Capital Campaign.[5]
Personal life
Drosdick received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Villanova and a Master of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[6]