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Robert Denham

b. 2000

American businessman

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About Robert Denham

Born 2000. Robert Denham is an American businessperson.

Robert Edwin Denham (August 27, 1945 – March 15, 2025) was an American lawyer known for crisis management at struggling companies. Denham worked with Warren Buffett to reform Salomon Brothers and prevent its insolvency after a bids-rigging scandal. He continued as chairman and CEO of the firm until a $9 billion sale to Travelers Group.

He was a partner in the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson from 1973 to 1991, and again from 1998. He served as chief executive officer of Salomon Brothers from 1992 to 1997. He was on the board of directors of the New York Times Company, Oaktree Capital Management, UGL, FEMSA and Chevron Corporation.

He was the chairman of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and vice chairman of the Good Samaritan Hospital of Los Angeles. He was a trustee of the James Irvine Foundation, the New Village Charter High School and the Russell Sage Foundation.

He died of cancer on March 15, 2025.

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Important facts

Born
2000
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Businessperson
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Texas at Austin, Harvard Law School, John F. Kennedy School of Government

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Denham?

American businessman

When was Robert Denham born?

Robert Denham was born in 2000.

What is Robert Denham's occupation?

Robert Denham is a businessperson.

What nationality is Robert Denham?

Robert Denham is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Denham

· Wikidata: Q7343491

· DBpedia: Robert Denham

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