Background
Stempel, Robert C. was born in 1933.
automobile manufacturing company executive
Stempel, Robert C. was born in 1933.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytech Institute, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Worcester Polytech Institute, 1977. Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1970.
Senior detailer chassis design department Oldsmobile division General Motors, Detroit, 1958-1962, senior designer, 1962—1964, transmission design engineer, 1964—1969, motor engineer, 1969—1972, assistant chief engineer, 1972—1973, special assistant to president, 1973—1974. Chief engines and components engineer Chevrolet division, General Motors, 1974—1975, director engineering, 1975—1978, corporation vice president and general manager Pontiac division, 1978—1980, corporation vice president European passenger car operations, Federal Republic Germany, 1980—1982, corporation vice president, general manager Chevrolet division, 1982—1984, corporation vice president, group executive Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac Group, 1984—1986, corporation executive vice president Worldwide Truck & Bus Group, Overseas Group, 1986—1987, corporation president, chief operating officer, 1987—1990, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1990—1992. Board directors Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., Troy, Michigan, since 1995, chairman.
Served with United States Army, 1956-1958.
Member of Electric Drive Transportation Association (board directors), National Academy of Engineering.