Terence G. Mansfield, the former president and CEO of the National Magazine Company Ltd., Hearst’s international publishing arm in the UK, died March 28 in London. He was 81. Terence was awarded Britain’s royal CBE in 2002 for his service to the magazine industry and was the first non-American to serve on Hearst’s board of directors.

While at National Magazine Company, he had ascending advertising sales roles at Harper’s Bazaar, which became Harper’s & Queen when the two magazines merged. He rose to become the magazine’s publisher for five years, before being promoted to a succession of management roles in the company. He was named president and CEO in 2002, following a decades-long tenure as managing director of National Magazine Company. Though he retired officially in 2003, he remained a consultant to Hearst, focusing on new business development and scouting young talent across the UK and in Europe.

“Terry was a brilliant global strategist and valued member of our board and extended corporate family,” said Steven R. Swartz, president and chief executive officer of Hearst. “His passion and commitment to build the Hearst brand abroad were integral to our international growth.”