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William Wrigley, Jr. II

b. 1963

American businessman

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About William Wrigley, Jr. II

Born 1963. William Wrigley, Jr. II is an American entrepreneur.

William Wrigley Jr. (born October 6, 1963) is an American billionaire businessman, and CEO of Parallel, a company that sells cannabis products. He is the former chairman and CEO of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company.

Career Under his leadership, the company expanded beyond chewing gum by purchasing Altoids and Life Savers from Kraft Foods' candy division in addition to Spanish confectionery company Joyco.

He turned over the office of CEO to William Perez in October 2006. Perez, former CEO of Nike and SC Johnson, was the first non-Wrigley head of the company.

Timeline at Wrigley Co Joined in 1985 Director since 1988 Vice President (1991–1998) Senior Vice President (1999) President & Chief Executive Officer (1999–2006) Chairman of the Board since 2004 Executive Chairman since 2006 Retired in 2008

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Important facts

Born
6 October 1963
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Nationality
United States
Education
The Wharton School, Duke University, Latin School of Chicago, Phoenix Country Day School

Family & relationships

Parent
William Wrigley III

People in William Wrigley, Jr. II's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of William Perez
William Perez
b. 1947
Manager

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Wrigley, Jr. II?

American businessman

When was William Wrigley, Jr. II born?

William Wrigley, Jr. II was born on 6 October 1963.

What is William Wrigley, Jr. II's occupation?

William Wrigley, Jr. II is an entrepreneur.

What nationality is William Wrigley, Jr. II?

William Wrigley, Jr. II is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Wrigley, Jr. II

· Wikidata: Q1670645

· DBpedia: William Wrigley Jr. II

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