Background
Stuart, Robert Douglas was born on April 26, 1916 in Hubbard Woods, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Douglas and Harriet (McClure) Stuart.
ambassador investment company executive
Stuart, Robert Douglas was born on April 26, 1916 in Hubbard Woods, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Douglas and Harriet (McClure) Stuart.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1937; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1946.
With, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1947-1984;
chief Executive officer, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1966-1981;
Chairman, Board Of Directors, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1981-1984;
ambassador to, Norway, 1984-1989;
president, North Star Investments, Inc., Chicago, since 1989. Past board directors, trustee emeritus UAL Corporation. President Conway Farms.
Past board directors 1st National Bank of Chicago, Deere & Company, Molson Limited company.
Member Republican National Committee, 1964-1972. Board directors William Benton Foundation, Chicago,1980-1984, Chicago Urban League, 1963-1984, Atlantic Council of the United States, since 1991, Washington Center for Internships and Academy Seminars, since 1991, John G. Shedd Aquarium, since 1991, Center for Media and Public Affairs, since 1991. TrusteePrinceton U., 1972-1982, now trustee emeritus.
Member National Commision on Public Svc. Member Base Closure and Realignment Commission, 1991. Vice chairman Illinois Commision on Future of Public Svc., 1991.
Chairman midwest regional advisory board Institute International Education, since 1991. Served to major United States Army, 1942-1945,European Theatre of Operations. Member Business Council, Council American Ambs.
(president), Washington Institute Foreign Affairs.
Married Barbara McMath Edwards, May 21, 1938. Children: Robert Douglas III, James McClure, Marian Stuart Pillsbury, Alexander Douglas.