J. Richard Munro
American media executive (1931–2024)
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J. Richard Munro (January 26, 1931 – August 11, 2024)[1] was an American media executive.[2]
BornJanuary 26, 1931
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 2024 (aged 93)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
J. Richard Munro | |
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| Born | January 26, 1931 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 2024 (aged 93) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
Career
He served in the United States Marines in the Korean War. He graduated from Colgate University.[3]
As a vice-president at Time Inc., he was involved in the launch of HBO.[3] From 1980 to 1986, he was president of Time Inc.[4]
In 1989, he was instrumental in the merger between Time Inc. and Warner Communications Inc. He was co-founder and co-chairman of Time-Warner, with Steven J. Ross. He retired in 1990.[5][6]
From 1984 to 1994, he was a trustee of RAND Corporation.[7]