Caroline Leonetti Ahmanson
| Caroline Leonetti Ahmanson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Caroline Leonetti April 12, 1918 San Francisco, California |
| Died | June 21, 2005 (aged 87) Beverly Hills, California |
| Cause of death | Alzheimer's disease |
| Residence | Beverly Wilshire Hotel |
| Education |
University of California, Berkeley California School of Design |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Ben Heim Howard F. Ahmanson, Sr. |
| Children | Margo O'Connell |
| Relatives | Howard Ahmanson, Jr. (stepson) |
Caroline Leonetti Ahmanson (April 12, 1918 – June 21, 2005) was an American fashion consultant, businesswoman and philanthropist. She was a corporate director of The Walt Disney Company and the Fluor Corporation. She served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco from 1981 to 1984. She was the founder of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and trustee of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Caroline Leonetti was born on April 12, 1918 in San Francisco, California. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California and the California School of Design in San Francisco.
She started her career as a fashion consultant on the radio and television, particularly on Art Linkletter's program. In 1945, she founded Caroline Leonetti Ltd., a modeling agency in Los Angeles. It was purchased by Raphael Berko and renamed Media Artists Group in 1987.
From 1981 to 1984, she served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. During her tenure, she suggested changes in its discount rate.
She served on the Boards of Directors of The Walt Disney Company (: DIS), the Fluor Corporation (: FLR) and Carter Hawley Hale Stores (later known as Broadway Stores). She also served on the City of Los Angeles Economic Advisory Council. Additionally, she served as Senior Vice Chairman of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
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