Background
Saute, Robert Emile was born on August 18, 1929 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Camille T. and Lea E. (Goffinet) Saute.
Saute, Robert Emile was born on August 18, 1929 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Camille T. and Lea E. (Goffinet) Saute.
Bachelor of Science, Rhode Island College Pharmacy, 1950; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1953.
Technical assistant to president Lafayette (Indiana) Pharmacal, 1955-1956. Senior research and development chemist H.K. Wampole Denver Chemical Company, Philadelphia, 1956-1957. Superintendent Murray Hill (New Jersey) plant Strong Cobb Arner Inc., 1957-1960.
Administrative director research and development Avon Products Inc., Suffern, New York, 1960-1968. Director research and development toiletries division Gillette Company, Boston, 1968-1971. Group vice president Dart Industries, Los Angeles, 1972-1975.
President Saute Consultant, Inc., since 1975. Board directors Joico Laboratories, Inc., Cosmetics Enterprises, Ltd. Chairman, board directors Zerran International Corporation.
With United States Army, 1953-1955. Fellow Society Cosmetic Chemists (board directors 1987-1989, 94-96, chairman California chapter 1986, Robert A. Kramer Lifetime Service award 2010). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York Academy of Sciences, Society Investigative Dermatology, American Association Pharmaceutical Scientists, Purdue University Alumni Association (old master, distinguished alumnus), Sigma Xi, Rho Chi.
Married Arda T. Darnell, May 18, 1957. Children: Richard R., Steven N., Allen K.