Background
Roby, Joe Lindell was born on May 22, 1939 in Metropolis, Illinois, United States. Son of Gerald C. and Inez (DeLaine) Roby.
Roby, Joe Lindell was born on May 22, 1939 in Metropolis, Illinois, United States. Son of Gerald C. and Inez (DeLaine) Roby.
Bachelor cum laude, Vanderbilt University, 1961; Master of Business Administration with distinction, Harvard University, 1967.
Assistant vice president Kidder, Peabody & Company, New York City, 1967-1972. Vice president Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, 1972-1975, senior vice president, 1976-1983, managing director investment banking, 1984-1989, chairman banking group, 1989-1995, chief operating officer, 1995-1999, president, 1996-1999. Chief Executive Officer, president Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (merged with Credit Suisse First Boston in 2000), 1999-2000.
Chairman Credit Suisse First Boston, 2000—2001, chairman emeritus and senior advisor, 2002. Board directors Maersk Lines Ltd., Central Park Conservancy, Vanderbilt University, Harvard Business School, Sybron, Inc., Musicland Group, Inc.
Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1961-1965. Member of Southampton Bath & Tennis Club, Bathing Corporation of Southampton, Meadow Club of Southampton, Stanwich Club, Links Club, Lyford Cay Club.
Married Elizabeth Shute, June 17, 1967 (deceased October 1980). Married Hilppa Pirila, June 15, 1984.
