Background
Roberts, Francis Stone was born on August 15, 1944 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gordon Link and Eleanor Swartz (Stone) Roberts.
Roberts, Francis Stone was born on August 15, 1944 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gordon Link and Eleanor Swartz (Stone) Roberts.
Bachelor of Arts, Grove City (Pennsylvania) College, 1966; Advanced Management Program, University of Chicago, 1984.
With media department, then account executive Compton Advertising Incorporated, New York York City, 1966-1969. Account executive Tatham-Laird & Kudner Advertising, 1969-1970. Account supervisor, vice president SSC&B Advertising Inc., 1970-1978, senior vice president, management supervisor, 1994.
Group executive vice president SSC&B: Lintas Advertising Worldwide, 1987-1989. Chief operating officer, president Lintas, New York, 1990-1994. Member policy and operations committees, chairman strategy review board Lintas New York.
Also director Lintas New York and United States of America. Chief Executive Officer, chairman The Chief Executive Officer-Gotham Grp., New York City, 1994-1995. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Gotham Inc., 1995—2004.
Managing director Gotham Ltd., London, 1996—2004. Chief Executive Officer, president Carlson & Partners, New York City, 2004—2005, Roberts & Tarlow, New York City, 2005. Member board directors American Association Advertising Agencies, American Advertising Federation, The Ad Council.
Board trustees Pro Ad PAC.
Alumni council Grove City College, since 1999. Member William Penn Charter Alumni Association, Ad Club New York, The Union League New York Clubs: New Canaan Field, New Canaan Winter, New Canaan Country, Congressional Country, Ardsley Country Club.
Married Anne Carter Housh, December 21, 1974. Children: Francis Stone, Link McGregor.