Georgette Mosbacher
Encyclopedia
Georgette Mosbacher is the CEO of Borghese
, a cosmetics manufacturer based in New York City
, and a fundraiser
for the United States Republican Party. In 1987, she purchased the high-end cosmetics firm La Prairie
, served as its CEO, and sold it in 1991 to Beiersdorf
. She served as national co-chairman of John McCain
's 2000 presidential campaign
and is co-chair of the Republican National Committee
's Finance Committee.
Princess Marcella Borghese
Marcella Borghese, born Marcella Fazi, was a manufacturer of cosmetics.- History :Marcella Fazi was born in Sicily in 1911. In 1938 she became the second wife of the widowed nobleman Paolo Borghese, Duke of Bomarzo and Prince of Sant’ Angelo of San Paolo, and acquired the title of Princess...
, a cosmetics manufacturer based in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, and a fundraiser
Fundraiser
A fundraiser is an event or campaign whose primary purpose is to raise money for a cause. See also: fundraising. A fundraiser can also be an individual or company whose primary job is to raise money for a specific charity or non-profit organization...
for the United States Republican Party. In 1987, she purchased the high-end cosmetics firm La Prairie
La Prairie
La Prairie may refer to a number of places in North America.Canada*La Prairie, Quebec*La Prairie United States*La Prairie, Illinois*La Prairie, Minnesota*La Prairie Township, Clearwater County, Minnesota...
, served as its CEO, and sold it in 1991 to Beiersdorf
Beiersdorf
Beiersdorf AG is a multinational corporation based in Hamburg, Germany, manufacturing personal care products. Its brands include Elastoplast, Eucerin , Labello, and Nivea....
. She served as national co-chairman of John McCain
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
's 2000 presidential campaign
United States presidential election, 2000
The United States presidential election of 2000 was a contest between Republican candidate George W. Bush, then-governor of Texas and son of former president George H. W. Bush , and Democratic candidate Al Gore, then-Vice President....
and is co-chair of the Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
's Finance Committee.
Personal life
- She has been married three times: to Robert Muir, George Barrie, and Robert MosbacherRobert MosbacherRobert Adam Mosbacher, Sr. , was an American businessman, accomplished yacht racer, and a Republican politician. In sailing, Sports Illustrated called him "the unquestioned master of fleet racing." In business in 1954, he found a million-dollar field of natural gas in South Texas...
who became the Secretary of Commerce under the first President Bush. She has no children.
- Mosbacher is a graduate of Indiana University. She has been awarded honorary doctorates from the International Fine Arts College and Bryant College.
- Her sister, the former model Lyn Paulsin, is director of public relations at Borghese.
External links
- Biography at borghese.com
- Georgette Mosbacher at NNDB
- Collins, Nancy, "The World of Georgette Mosbacher", Harper's BazaarHarper's BazaarHarper’s Bazaar is an American fashion magazine, first published in 1867. Harper’s Bazaar is published by Hearst and, as a magazine, considers itself to be the style resource for “women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture.”...
, July 2004 - Ponder, Stephanie E., "Makeup Maven", CostcoCostcoCostco Wholesale Corporation is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world...
Connection, May 2006 - Gurley, George, "Georgette Mosbacher Rides With McCain", The New York Observer, January 30, 2000
- Horyn, Cathy, "Is Georgette Mosbacher Too Hot for the G.O.P. to Handle?", The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
, January 14, 2001 - Potempa, Philip, "Georgette Mosbacher smiling with gritted teeth about President Bush", The Times of Northwest IndianaThe Times of Northwest IndianaThe Times of Northwest Indiana is a daily newspaper headquartered in Munster, Indiana. The Times is the second largest of Indiana's 76 daily newspapers, The Indianapolis Star being the largest...
, January 31, 2007 - Georgette Mosbacher profile