J. Hicks Lanier
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Born
c. 1941
John Hicks Lanier
c. 1941
OccupationBusiness Executive
KnownforFormer Chairman & CEO of Oxford Industries (1981–2015)
J. Hicks Lanier | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Hicks Lanier c. 1941 |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Business Executive |
| Known for | Former Chairman & CEO of Oxford Industries (1981–2015) |
| Parent | Sartain Lanier (father) |
John Hicks Lanier (born c. 1941) is an American heir and businessman. He served as the chief executive officer of Oxford Industries from 1981 to 2012, and as its chairman from 1981 to 2015.
Lanier became an executive director of his family business, Oxford Industries, in 1969, and was its chairman from 1981 to 2015.[1][2] Lanier also served as its CEO from 1981 to 2012.[1]
Lanier served on the boards of Crawford & Company from 1976 to 2010, Genuine Parts Company from 1995 to 2013 and SunTrust Banks from 2003 to 2012.[1][3] He has also served on the boards of Shaw Industries and Urban Realty Partners.[1][4]
