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Room 201 |
Robert S. Singer Classroom
Bologna Advisory Council member and friend, Robert S. Singer decided to generously respond to
the Bologna Center Building Campaign appeal by naming a Classroom in the Center's renovated
building.
Singer obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
in 1972 and then began his career in the private sector. Currently he serves as Director of the
Mead Johnson Nutrition, a global leader in infant and children's nutrition; and he is Board
Member of Gianni Versace SpA and Coty Inc. among other companies.
Singer served as chief executive officer of Barilla Holding S.p.A, a major Italian food
company, from January 2006 to April 2009. From May 2004 to September 2005, Singer served
as president and chief operating officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., an American clothing
retailer. Between October 2005 and December 2005, he took the time to select his next opportunity.
Prior to joining Abercrombie, Singer served as chief financial officer of Gucci Group NV, a leading
luxury goods company, from September 1995 to April 2004. From April 2006 to April 2010,
Singer was a director and the chairman of the compensation committee of Benetton S.p.A. From
2003 to 2006, he served on the board of directors of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Inc., and as
chairman of the audit committee from 2004 to 2006.
Singer currently serves on the board of directors of several non-public companies. Among
other qualifications, he has significant global business leadership experience, both as an executive
officer and a director of public companies.
"I am pleased to be able to contribute to the completion of the Building Fund which has
enabled the Bologna Center to expand its facilities and which will allow the Center to focus on
new projects to support future growth and new important initiatives." says Singer.
Prior to this gift, Singer also supported fellowships for Bologna Center students and the Maria
& Robert Evans Fellowship. |
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