Jerome Kern

Luke Family’s Reign Is Extended at Westvaco

Selected Excerpts The Luke family has run the Westvaco Corporation since the large paper and specialty chemicals company was founded in 1888. And yesterday the New York-based company continued that tradition by announcing that it had named John A. Luke Jr., executive vice president, to be the company’s president and chief executive. Mr. Luke, the […]

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News / Deepak

Excerpts: “Family-Run Westvaco Promotes Son of Chief.” The Westvaco Corporation, a leading maker of paper, packaging and chemicals, has announced management changes that put John A. Luke Jr., the son of the president and chief executive, in the catbird seat. His father, who will be 65 at the end of November, has been asked by