George S. Moore
George S. Moore | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Hannibal, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 2000 (aged 95) Sotogrande, Spain |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, business executive |
| Years active | 1927–1970 |
| Known for | Chairman of First National City Bank of New York (1967–1970) |
George Stevens Moore (April 1, 1905 – April 21, 2000) was a prominent American banker and business executive, recognized for his role as chairman of First National City Bank of New York—which later became Citigroup—from 1967 until 1970.
Early life and education
Born in Hannibal, Missouri, Moore completed his studies at Yale University. During his time there, he supplemented his income by contributing to the Yale Daily News and by organizing both Broadway productions and European tours for fellow students.
Career
Moore began his professional journey in 1927 at Farmers' Loan and Trust Company in New York City, an institution that eventually merged into First National City Bank. He held the position of president at Citibank (the forerunner to Citigroup) between 1959 and 1967, after which he served as chairman from 1967 to 1970 before being succeeded by Walter B. Wriston.
In 1963, Moore led an international effort to create the first private investment firm dedicated to fostering economic growth in Latin America. This initiative culminated in the establishment of the Adela Investment Company in 1964, where he was a board member.
While serving as president of the Metropolitan Opera Association in 1967, Moore confronted financial difficulties linked to the company's relocation to Lincoln Center. He implemented measures such as increasing ticket prices and delaying the season to reduce expenses.
Moore also acted as the financial representative for the interests of the Onassis family within the United States.
His memoir, The Banker's Life, detailing his experiences in banking, was published in 1987.
Among his honors, Moore was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 1976 and received recognition from the Yale Science and Engineering Association for "Meritorious Service to Yale University."
Personal life
In 1938, Moore wed Beatriz Bermejillo y Braniff, Marquesada de Mohernando, originally from Spain. Together they had one son, George Bermejillo Moore (1939–2015), who married Katharine Fairfax Lipson, a member of distinguished New York families. Subsequently, Moore married Charon C. Moore; they had three children: Christina Sendagorta, Maria Pia, and Steven C. Moore.
Death and legacy
George S. Moore passed away at age 95 on April 21, 2000, at his residence in Sotogrande, Spain. His legacy includes steering Citibank’s international growth and managing financial challenges faced by the Metropolitan Opera. Surviving him are his second wife, Charon C. Moore; their three children—Christina Sendagorta, Maria Pia, and Steven C. Moore—all residing in Madrid; along with five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.