Background
Finlay, Robert Derek was born on May 16, 1932 in United Kingdom. Son of William Templeton and Phyllis Finlay.
Finlay, Robert Derek was born on May 16, 1932 in United Kingdom. Son of William Templeton and Phyllis Finlay.
Bachelor with honors in Law and Economics, Cambridge University, England, 1955. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, England, 1959.
With Mobil Oil Corporation Ltd., United Kingdom, 1955-1961. Associate McKinsey & Company, Inc., 1961-1967, principal, 1967-1971, director, 1971-1979. Managing director H.J. Heinz Company Ltd., United Kingdom, 1979-1981.
Senior vice president corporation development world headquarters H.J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, 1981-1993, chief finance officer world headquarters, 1989-1992, senior vice president corporation development, area vice president, 1992-1993. Chairman Dawson International, 1995-1998. Member Institute Marketing, 1976-2004.
Member London committee Scottish Council Development and Industry, 1979-1903. Trustee Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, 1983-1993. Board directors Pittsburgh Symphony Society, 1989-1992, United States-China Business Council, 1984-1992, Pittsburgh Public Theater, 1988-1992.
Governor Kingston Grammar School, 1997-2002. Captain Gordon Highlanders, 1950-1961. Fellow Institute Directors, Royal Society Arts.
Member Highland Brigade Club, Leander Club, Annabel's, Caledonian Club, Three Rivers Rowing Association (governor).
Married Una Ann Grant, June 30, 1956. Children: Fiona, Rory, James.