The Miracle of the U.S.A.

Born in New Orleans, he is a graduate of Newman School and the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.  Pulitzer served two years active duty in the US Navy in support of submarines.

He joined Wemco, a manufacturer of men’s neckwear in 1959 and served as president, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer until the firm was sold in 1997.  He received the National Neckwear Association Manufacturer of the Year Award in 1987.

Sidney Pulitzer taught for twenty-two years as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Freeman School of Business at Tulane.

He is an SEC registered investment advisor and consults on finance, marketing and investing.  He has constructed, owns and manages commercial real estate.

He has served on numerous boards of charitable and civic organizations including the Jewish Federation, Touro Synagogue, Touro Infirmary, Willowwood, Newman School, and Country Day.

Sid is married to the former Joyce Samuelson and they have a son, Sidney Copeland Pulitzer, Jr., and daughter C.C. Lemann who has two grandsons Monte and Spencer.