Background
Pittman, Robert Warren was born on December 28, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of Warren E. and Lanita (Hurdle) Pittman.
Pittman, Robert Warren was born on December 28, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of Warren E. and Lanita (Hurdle) Pittman.
Student, Millsaps College, 1971-1972; student, Oakland U., 1972-1973; student, University Pittsburgh, 1973-1974; AMP, Harvard University, 1984-1985.
Disc. jockey, Station WJDX-FM, Jackson, Mississippi, 1970-1972; disc. jockey, Station WRIT, Milwaukee, 1972; research director, Station WDRQ, Detroit, 1972-1973; program director, Station WPEZ, Pittsburgh, 1973-1974; program director, Stations WMAQ-WKQZ, NBC Radio, Chicago, 1974-1977; program director, Station W National Broadcasting Company, New York City, 1977-1979; executive producer, Album Tracks, NBC television, New York City, 1977-1978; director, vice president, then senior vice president, Warner Amex Satellite Entertainment Company (now Music Television Networks, Inc.), New York City, 1979-1982; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Music Television Networks, New York City, 1983-1985; president, chief Executive officer, Warner Amex Satellite Entertainment Company. New York City, 1985-1986; president, chief Executive officer, Quantum Media, Inc., New York City, 1987-1989; executive advisor, Warner Communications, Inc., New York City, 1989-1990; president, chief Executive officer, Time Warner Enterprises, New York City, 1990-1995; Chief Executive Officer,, Six Flags Entertainment, 1991-1995; managing partner, Chief Executive Officer,, Century 21 Real Estate, 1995-1996; president, Chief Executive Officer, American On-Line Networks, since 1996. Board directors Cendant Corporation, American Online Inc.
Board directors Electrical Arts, New York City Ballet, New York Shakespeare Festival, chairman, 1987—1994. Board director, vice-chairman Robin Hood Foundation. Board director Alliance Lupus Research.
Married Sandra Hill, July 27, 1979. 1 child, Robert Thomas. Married Veronique Choa, November 28, 1997.
Children: Andrew Forest, Lucy Li.