Lowell W. Robinson
Keynote Speaker: Governance Experience at Citigroup, Kraft
-
Travels From:
-
Speaking Fee:
-
Categories:
Lowell W. Robinson Biography
Mr. Robinson is a seasoned CFO with over twenty years of senior global strategic, financial, operational and governance experience at both Fortune 100 corporations (Citigroup and Kraft/GF) and high growth mid-sized companies in media, software and technology (Advo and HotJobs/YAHOO!). Additional industry experience includes consumer products and marketing service, insurance and diversified financial services and healthcare.
Currently chairing the Audit Committees of Jones Apparel Group ($5 billion) and International Wire Group, he is also on the board of Diversified Investment Advisors, a $70 billion mutual fund. Mr. Robinson previously chaired the Compensation Committee of Independent Wireless One, which was acquired by Sprint and Edison Schools. In that capacity, he chaired both the Audit Committee and Special Independent Committee of the Board in the CEO’s MBO. As Interim CFO and Special Counsel to the President of Polytechnic University (2002-2004), he restructured the university, reduced expenses 30% and achieved a balanced budget.
Mr. Robinson was Senior Executive Vice President and CFO for HotJobs.com (2000- 2002) where he was responsible for all Finance and Administrative functions. After bringing the company to profitability a year ahead of expectation, he sold HotJobs to YAHOO! for $500 million, representing a 75% premium to market. Prior to joining HotJobs, he was Executive Vice President and CFO for PRT Group (1997-1999), a software and IT services company for which he raised $62 million in its IPO. In 1994, he was recruited by Warburg Pincus as EVP and CFO for ADVO Inc., the largest direct marketing company on the NYSE with over $1 billion in revenues.
Over a three year period, he increased shareholder value 300% by divesting nonstrategic businesses; implementing a leveraged recapitalization; and significantly reducing fixed costs by reducing the white collar work force 20%.
Previously, Mr. Robinson held senior financial positions with Citigroup (1986- 1993) as controller for all global consumer and retail businesses ($6 billion revenues with 70 businesses in 42 countries and 25,000 people), CFO for the Global Insurance Division, and CFO for The Travelers Managed Care and Life Insurance businesses ($5 billion revenues and 12,000 people), Mars Inc. (1983-1986) and Kraft/GF (1973-1983).
Mr. Robinson received an MBA in Finance from Harvard Business School (1973) and a BA in Economics from The University of Wisconsin (1971). He is active on the Board of the Harvard Business School Club of NY, Board of Directors of the University of Wisconsin School of Business and the CFO Advisory Board for Forbes Magazine. From 1988-1991, he was on the Board of Directors for AMBAC financial group. He is a frequent speaker at Fortune Magazine, The Conference Board, E&Y and TIAA-CREF governance conferences.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Lowell W. Robinson and other top speakers and celebrities.
How do I book Lowell W. Robinson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lowell W. Robinson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lowell W. Robinson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lowell W. Robinson or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Lowell W. Robinson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lowell W. Robinson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lowell W. Robinson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Lowell W. Robinson speak about?
Lowell W. Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business and Business Leadership.
Where does Lowell W. Robinson travel from?
Lowell W. Robinson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Lowell W. Robinson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lowell W. Robinson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lowell W. Robinson for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lowell W. Robinson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Lowell W. Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business and Business Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Lowell W. Robinson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bob Chapman, Leif Babin and Dennis Rainey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lowell W. Robinson for an upcoming event.
BOOK LOWELL W. ROBINSON
We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.
Fill out the form below to or call us at 1-800-698-2536 if need immediate assistance.
We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.
We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.
Gauge Interest and check availability for appearances, speaking engagements, or corporate events.
Provide you with speaking fee to book Lowell W. Robinson or other celebrity appearance fees
Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities
Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
