Robert L. James
Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin 1981
About Robert L. James
Robert L. James (September 23, 1936 – August 29, 2021) was an American businessman.
Life and career James was born in New York City. He attended Fordham Preparatory School, followed by Colgate University, graduating in 1958. He also attended Columbia University, earning his M.B.A. degree in 1961.
James was chairman and chief executive of McCann-Erickson Worldwide during the 1980s/1990s.
James died on August 29, 2021, at the age of 84.
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Who was Robert L. James?
Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin 1981
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Robert L. James died on 29 August 2021.
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