Don Robert Explained

Don Robert
Birth Name:Donald A. Robert
Birth Date:1959 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Portland, Oregon, US
Alma Mater:Oregon State University
Occupation:Businessman
Years Active:1980–present
Chairman of London Stock Exchange Group
Term:2019–present
Predecessor:Donald Brydon
Spouse:Jennifer Robert
Children:2

Donald A. Robert (born 15 May 1959) is an American businessman who is chairman of London Stock Exchange Group since May 2019. He was the chairman of Experian plc, a global information services group with operations in 41 countries, from 2014 to 2019.

Early life

Robert has a BSc degree in business administration from Oregon State University.[1]

Career

He joined Experian North America in 2001[2] 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.[1]

In December 2018, London Stock Exchange Group announced that he would be appointed as a non-executive director on 1 January 2019, and later assume the chairmanship of London Stock Exchange on 1 May 2019 succeeding Donald Brydon.

Personal life

He and his wife Jennifer have two children.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Donald Robert: Executive Profile . https://web.archive.org/web/20120924144953/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=1246449&ticker=EXPN:LN. dead. 24 September 2012. BusinessWeek. 18 November 2012.
  2. The Telegraph, Experian chief Don Robert on bounty hunting and catching fraudsters, 21 Aug 2010,