Last Updated: 29 Mar, 2024 | Views: 315
Age: 83
Profession: Business Men
Other Profession(s): Writer, Philanthropist
Famous For: Chairman Rich Products Corporation
Higher Education: University of Rochester (M.B.A.)
Net Worth: $5.2 Billion
About (Profile/Biography):
Robert E. Rich Jr. was born on January 25, 1941 in America. Robert E. Rich Jr. graduated from Williams College with a bachelor's degree in 1963 and Simon Business School in 1969 an MBA degree with honors.Robert E. Rich Jr. is a renowned businessman, philanthropist and writer. He is currently chairman of the board and majority owner of Rich Products Corporation (Rich's), a large food processing company headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
Robert E. Rich Jr. Career:
Robert E. Rich Jr. Joined Rich Products:
• In 1964 Robert E. Rich Jr. joined Rich Products, a company started by his father, as president of a start up subsidiary, Rich Products of Canada.
• Robert E. Rich Jr. also served in the United States National Guard from 1963 to 1969 and was a member of the Army Reserve Officer school staff.
Robert E. Rich Jr. Moving to Rich's American headquarters:
• Robert E. Rich Jr. also earned an MBA from Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in 1969.
• Moving to Rich's American headquarters that year, Robert E. Rich Jr. created the company's first marketing department and took on the new role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Robert E. Rich Jr. Named President of Rich's
• In 1978 Robert E. Rich Jr. was named President of Rich's.
• In 2006, Robert Jr.was elected to the position of chairman of the board of Rich Products.
Robert E. Rich Jr. investor and member of the inaugural board of directors of the Buffalo Sabres:
• In 1969, Robert E. Rich Jr. was an investor and member of the inaugural board of directors of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League and later became Vice Chairman of that professional hockey team.
• In 1983 Rich Products Corp. purchased the Buffalo Bisons minor league baseball team.
Robert E. Rich Jr. Chaired Many Industries organizations:
• Robert E. Rich Jr.has chaired many industry organizations including the National Frozen Food Association.
• Robert E. Rich Jr.was elected to the board of directors of Cleveland Clinic in 2002 and chaired philanthropy and a fundraising campaign for the Clinic that raised more than $1.5 billion.
Robert E. Rich Jr. Unknown Facts:
Authored five books: Robert E. Rich Jr. has authored five books, the proceeds of which were donated to charities including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of Western New York, Project Healing Waters, and has co-written a sixth.
Book produced as a movie: Robert E. Rich Jr. fifth book, a novel, titled “Looking Through Water”, is being produced as a movie and enters pre-production in 2022.
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