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William J. Pesce ‘73, vice chair of William Paterson University’s Board of Trustees and retired president and CEO of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been selected as one of the 2012 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame™ (NJBHOF) Laureates.
Induction into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame™ is a lifetime achievement award for individuals making a significant, positive impact on New Jersey. The award, which will be presented at an event on Thursday, April 19, 2012, honors business and community leaders who have consistently demonstrated business excellence; visionary, innovative leadership; community involvement, and high ethical standards.
“As a New Jersey native, a product of the state’s public schools, and a first-generation college graduate, I am truly honored to be recognized by the NJ Business Hall of Fame,” said Pesce. “I am pleased that the awards event will support the noble efforts of Junior Achievement of New Jersey. I believe it is critically important for leaders to serve as role models for children, who represent the next generation of leadership for our society.”
Pesce has served on William Paterson’s Board of Trustees since 2002. He retired as president and CEO of John Wiley and Sons, Inc. in April 2011 and is a member of the company’s Board of Directors. He earned a B.A. from William Paterson University and an M.B.A. from New York University.
