Bernard Ian Robertson

Background

Robertson, Bernard Ian was born on November 11, 1942 in Worcester, England. Son of Arthur Patrick and Doreen (Cotton) Robertson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Cambridge University, England, 1965. Master of Science, Cambridge University, England, 1967. Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1976.

Career

Senior engineer emissions Chrysler Corporation, Coventry, England, 1967-1970, manager emissions Highland Park, Michigan, 1971-1977, manager manufacturing Detroit, 1977-1979, manager product planning Highland Park, Michigan, 1979-1980, chief engineer, 1980-1983, director engineering, 1983-1986, general product manager Dodge, 1986-1988, director engineering jeeps and truck, since 1988, senior vice president engineering technologies. Senior vice president of engring & technical DaimlerChrysler, since 1999. Board directors, vice president Coordinating Research Council, since 1985.

Achievements

• Bernard Ian Robertson has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer, company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary, treasurer Detroit Science Fair, since 1985. Member National Academy of Engineering, Engineering Society Detroit, Cambridge University Engineers Association, American Friends Cambridge University, Society Automobile Engrs, Advanced Management Club (board directors since 1983, vice president 1984-1985), Chrysler Management Club, Phi Beta Kappa (honorary). Clubs: Forest Lake Country Club.

Interests

• Pilot, aviation and automotive history, photography.

Connections

Married Eleanor Annette Smith, March 9, 1968.

Father:

Arthur Patrick Robertson

Mother:

Doreen (Cotton) Robertson

Spouse:

Eleanor Annette Smith