Robert L. Joss
Robert Law Joss | |
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| Born | June 5, 1941 |
| Occupation(s) | Executive, banker, academic administrator |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Known for | CEO and managing director of Westpac; Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business |
Robert Law Joss (born June 5, 1941) is a prominent American executive, banker, and former leader in higher education administration.
Early life and education
In 1965, Joss obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Washington.[1] He pursued advanced studies at Stanford University as a Sloan Fellow during 1965–1966, earning his MBA in 1967 followed by a PhD in 1970.[2][1]
Career
Joss began his professional journey as a White House Fellow and served as deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy.[2][1] He entered the banking sector with Wells Fargo in 1971, ultimately achieving the position of vice chairman by 1986.[2][3][4][1] In 1993, he took on the role of CEO and managing director at Westpac, one of Australia's leading banks.[2][3][4][1] During his six-year tenure, Joss implemented operational modernization and fostered a corporate culture emphasizing collaboration, communication, customer service, and community involvement.[2]
Upon returning to the United States in 1999, he was appointed Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean at Stanford Graduate School of Business, serving until 2009.[2][4][1] He continues to contribute as an Emeritus Professor at Stanford.[2][3][4]
Joss has served on the boards of several organizations including Westpac, Wells Fargo, Agilent Technologies, BEA Systems, E.piphany, Makena Capital, Shanghai Commercial Bank (Hong Kong), and SRI International.[3][4][1] Currently, he holds board memberships at Citigroup, Bechtel, Makena Capital Management, and C.M. Capital.[2][3][4][1] Additionally, he co-chairs the advisory council for the U.S. Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and has served as chair of the Australian Bankers' Association.[2][1]
Honours
On January 26, 2016, Joss was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in recognition of his exceptional contributions to business and finance through leadership roles in major banking institutions, influence on taxation policy and reform, as well as his impact on education and professional organizations. Earlier, in 2001, he was awarded the Centenary Medal for his service to Australian society through reforms in banking and taxation systems.
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