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Dillard joined the board of directors of Dillard's in 1967.<ref name="businessweek"/><ref name="friedman"/> In 1977, he became president and chief operating officer.<ref name="friedman"/> He joined the Board of [[Acxiom]], a marketing technology and services company, in 1988, and has served as its vice chairman since May 6, 2006.<ref name="businessweek"/><ref name="acxiom"/><ref name="wsj"/> He also serves as chief executive officer of Dillard's since May 1998 and chairman of the board since May 2002.<ref name="businessweek"/><ref name="wsj"/><ref name="wichita"/><ref name="reuters">[https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/officerProfile?symbol=BKS&officerId=50240 Reuters]</ref> |
Dillard joined the board of directors of Dillard's in 1967.<ref name="businessweek"/><ref name="friedman"/> In 1977, he became president and chief operating officer.<ref name="friedman"/> He joined the Board of [[LiveRamp|Acxiom]], a marketing technology and services company, in 1988, and has served as its vice chairman since May 6, 2006.<ref name="businessweek"/><ref name="acxiom"/><ref name="wsj"/> He also serves as chief executive officer of Dillard's since May 1998 and chairman of the board since May 2002.<ref name="businessweek"/><ref name="wsj"/><ref name="wichita"/><ref name="reuters">[https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/officerProfile?symbol=BKS&officerId=50240 Reuters]</ref> |
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Dillard serves on the board of directors of Acxiom China since 1988, [[Barnes & Noble]] since November 1993, the National Advisory Board and Dallas Region Advisory Board of [[JPMorgan Chase]], [[Western Digital]], one of the world's largest [[hard disk drive]] manufacturers, Dillards Capital Trust I, Dillard's Properties.<ref name="businessweek"/><ref name="acxiom"/><ref name="wsj"/><ref name="reuters"/> |
Dillard serves on the board of directors of Acxiom China since 1988, [[Barnes & Noble]] since November 1993, the National Advisory Board and Dallas Region Advisory Board of [[JPMorgan Chase]], [[Western Digital]], one of the world's largest [[hard disk drive]] manufacturers, Dillards Capital Trust I, Dillard's Properties.<ref name="businessweek"/><ref name="acxiom"/><ref name="wsj"/><ref name="reuters"/> |
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Revision as of 11:25, 22 November 2018
William T. Dillard II | |
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| Born | 1945 |
| Education | University of Arkansas Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Children | William T. Dillard III |
| Parent | William T. Dillard |
William T. Dillard II (born 1945) is an American heir and businessman. He serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Dillard's (NYSE:DDS).
Early life
William T. Dillard was born in 1945. His late father was William T. Dillard (1914 – 2002), founder of Dillard's.[1][2][3] He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration and later received an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.[1][4][5]
Career
Dillard joined the board of directors of Dillard's in 1967.[1][2] In 1977, he became president and chief operating officer.[2] He joined the Board of Acxiom, a marketing technology and services company, in 1988, and has served as its vice chairman since May 6, 2006.[1][4][5] He also serves as chief executive officer of Dillard's since May 1998 and chairman of the board since May 2002.[1][5][3][6]
Dillard serves on the board of directors of Acxiom China since 1988, Barnes & Noble since November 1993, the National Advisory Board and Dallas Region Advisory Board of JPMorgan Chase, Western Digital, one of the world's largest hard disk drive manufacturers, Dillards Capital Trust I, Dillard's Properties.[1][4][5][6]
Personal life
His brother, Alex Dillard, is President of Dillard's, and his other brother, Mike, is Executive Vice President.[2] His son, William T. Dillard III, is Vice President of Dillard's.[2][7]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Bloomberg BusinessWeek
- ^ a b c d e Mike Friedman, CEO Profile: William T. Dillard II of Dillard's Inc., Arkansas Business, 3/26/2012
- ^ a b William T. Dillard II elected chairman of Dillard's board, Wichita Business Journal, May 22, 2002
- ^ a b c Acxiom Board of Directors
- ^ a b c d The Wall Street Journal
- ^ a b Reuters
- ^ Cheri Fein, William P. Lauder and William Dillard III Honored at Gala, Fashion Institute of Technology, March 19, 2012