George S. Moore (April 1, 1905-April 21, 2000) was a chairman of Citigroup from 1967 to 1970.
Moore was born in Hannibal, Missouri and graduated from Yale University where he made money booking Broadway shows and booking tours to Europe for his classmates.[1]
In 1927 he joined Farmers' Loan and Trust Company in New York City. The bank would merge with First National City.
Moore was president of the Metropolitan Opera Association in 1967 and dealt with financial problems as the company entered Lincoln Center. Cost saving measures included raising ticket prices, delaying the season and eliminating free summer concerts in Central Park.[1]
Moore was the sole representative for financial interests of the Onassis family in the United States.
In 1987 he wrote "The Banker's Life" ISBN 0393331512 detailing his experiences at the bank.
Mr. Moore was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 1976.
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| Business positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Stillman Rockefeller |
Chairman of Citigroup 1967-1970 |
Succeeded by Walter B. Wriston |
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