Don Robert

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Don Robert
Born
Donald A. Robert

(1959-05-15) 15 May 1959 (age 64)
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater Oregon State University
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1980–present
TitleChairman of Experian plc
Term2014–present
Predecessor Sir John Peace
Successor Brian Cassin
SpouseJennifer Robert
Children2 [1]

Donald A. Robert (born 15 May 1959) is an American businessman. He is the chairman of Experian plc, a global information services group with operations in 41 countries.

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Early life

Robert has a BSc degree in business administration from Oregon State University. [2]

Career

He joined Experian North America in 2001 [1] and was chief executive of Experian (in London) from 1 January 2007 until July 2014, when he was appointed chairman and replaced by Brian Cassin as chief executive. [2]

Personal life

He and his wife Jennifer have two children. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 The Telegraph, Experian chief Don Robert on bounty hunting and catching fraudsters, 21 Aug 2010,
  2. 1 2 "Donald Robert: Executive Profile". BusinessWeek. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.