Background
Higgins, Robert Joseph was born on October 9, 1945 in Providence. Son of Philip and Margaret (Campbell) Higgins.
Higgins, Robert Joseph was born on October 9, 1945 in Providence. Son of Philip and Margaret (Campbell) Higgins.
Bachelor, University Rhode Island, 1967. Doctor of Laws (honorary), U.R.I., 2000.
Trainee, analyst Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association), New York City, 1969-1971. Loan officer, vice president domestic lending Fleet National Bank, Providence, 1971-1974, vice president credit administration, 1974-1978, executive vice president, head international, 1981-1982, president, since 1986, Fleet International Bank., New York City, 1978. Vice chairman Fleet National Bank, Providence, chairman, Chief Executive Officer Connecticut, 1991.
Vice chairman Fleet Finance Group, 1993, president, chief operating officer Boston, with commercial and resale banking. President consumer banking and investment service Fleet Finance Group (acquired by Bank of America), 2000—2001. Director administration State of Rhode Island, 2003—2004.
Board governors Rhode Island Commodores, Providence, 1987. Board trustee Trinity Repertory Company, Providence, since 1985. Board trustees Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Providence, since 1985.
Served to Second lieutenant United States Army, 1968-1969, Vietnam. Member Association Reserve City Bankers. Clubs: University (New York City).
Hope (Providence).
Married Mary Danielian, May 22, 1946. Children: Meg, Lauren.