Richard W. Darrow

Richard W. Darrow (September 24, 1915 – March 10, 1976) was an American public relations executive who was president, chief executive, and chairman of Hill & Knowlton.

Early life Darrow was born on September 24, 1915, in Champaign County, Ohio to Benjamin Harrison and Frances (Carter) Darrow. He graduated with honors in political science from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1936. He became the company's acting chief executive following the death of Bert C. Goss on April 1, 1971, and was named to the position later that month. Later that year, he succeeded founder John W. Hill as chairman of Hill & Knowlton while continuting to serve as chief executive officer.

Other work Darrow was a member of the Scarsdale, New York board of trustees from 1967 to 1971 and was the village's mayor from 1971 to 1973. He was a director of the Regional Plan Association. Their marriage ended in divorce. On September 21, 1975, he married Suzanne Jane Tillman at the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Norman Vincent Peale.

Darrow died from cancer on March 10, 1976, at Roosevelt Hospital.