Background
Jelinek, Robert was born on March 13, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Sydney and Isabel (Jans) Jelinek.
Jelinek, Robert was born on March 13, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Sydney and Isabel (Jans) Jelinek.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Pennsylvania, 1950; Juris Doctor cum laude, Harvard, 1953.
Associate firm, White & Case, New York City, 1955-1957; member legal department, Young & Rubicam Inc., New York City, 1957-1960; with, Columbia Broadcasting System television, 1960-1966; director business affairs, Columbia Broadcasting System television, 1964-1966; with, Young & Rubicam Inc., 1966-1985; senior vice-president, director, Young & Rubicam Inc., 1970-1985; general counsel, secretary, Young & Rubicam Inc., 1973-1985; executive vice president, Young & Rubicam Inc., 1980-1985. Member Executive Committee Young & Rubicam Inc., 1974-1985.
Trustee Mannes College Music, 1962-1970. With United States Navy Air Corps, 1946-1947. Lieutenant United States Coast Guard, 1953-1955.
Member Association Bar City New York Clubs: Harvard (New York City). Georgica Association (Wainscott, New York ).
Married Diana Mary Carter, September 11, 1965 (divorced 1988). Children: Ian, Kate; married Buzz Halliday, September 13, 1993.