1988-1992: Andrew H. Neilly (1923-2025), USA

Andrew H. Neilly Jr joined John Wiley & Sons upon his graduation in 1947. Starting out as a traveler, he became an assistant sales manager, then manager of college sales before holding positions in advertising and marketing. In 1971 Andrew H. Neilly became Executive Vice President proceeding to become President, Chief Operating Officer and finally, in 1979, Chief Executive Officer—a post he held until 1988. Mr Neilly also served as chairman of the Association of American Publishers and was the first chairman of the Book Industry Study Group.