James D. Robinson III
American businessman (1935–2024)
James Dixon Robinson III (November 19, 1935 – March 18, 2024) was an American businessman who was chief executive officer of American Express, from 1977 until his retirement in 1993.2
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Born Nov 19, 1935, died Mar 18, 2024.1
Companies
- American ExpressChief executive officer 1977 to 199310
Early life and education
- 1957Georgia Tech bachelor's degree3
- 1961Harvard University Master of Business Administration3
- Date not recordedHarvard Business School3
- Date not recordedWoodberry Forest School3
Robinson was born November 19, 1935, in Atlanta, to a wealthy family. He was educated at the Woodberry Forest School and attended Georgia Tech's School of Industrial Management where civil rights icon Blake Van Leer was president. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1957 where he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity. After college, Robinson joined the United States Navy. He later earned an MBA from Harvard University in 1961.
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Career
Occupation: businessperson.6
- 1977 to 1993Chief executive officer, American Express4
- Date not recordedFounded RRE Ventures5
Personal life
In 1957, Robinson married Bettye Bradley; they had two children and divorced in 1983. He married Linda Gosden Robinson in July 1984. They have two children together.
In 1991, Robinson received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement presented by Awards Council member Henry Kravis.
Robinson died March 18, 2024, aged 88, in Roslyn, New York, from respritory failure, caused by pneumonia.
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