Colman M. Mockler Jr. (1929–1991) was an American executive who served as the chair of Gillette from 1976 to 1991.[1] Mockler Center is named after him.[2]
Biography
Mockler was born in 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Harvard College and Harvard Business School.[3] Mockler was involved in Harvard's governance, serving on the Harvard Corporation and as president of the Board of Overseers from 1979 to 1981.[3]
Mockler joined Gillette in 1957 as a staff assistant.[4] He became the company's president in 1974, CEO in 1975, and chairman in 1976.[3][5] During his tenure, Mockler maintained Gillette's financial stability and successfully defended the company against takeover attempts, such as the proxy fight initiated by the Coniston Group in 1987.[3][5]
Mockler served as chairman of Simmons College's Corporation, and held overseer roles at the New England Medical Center, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.[3] He was also a trustee of the New England Conservatory of Music.[3]
References
- COLMAN MOCKLER JR. Orlando Sentinel, January 26, 1991^
- History gordonconwell.edu^
- Glenn Fowler. Colman M. Mockler Jr. Dies at 61, Gillette's Top Executive Since 70's The New York Times, January 26, 1991^
- L. A. Times Archives. Colman M. Mockler; Helped Gillette Dominate Market Los Angeles Times, January 26, 1991^
- Gillette chairman dies of heart attack - UPI Archives UPI^