Robert Nardelli | |
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Born | May 17, 1948 |
Education | B.S. Western Illinois University, MBA University of Louisville |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | CEO of The Home Depot, Chrysler, Freedom Group |
Spouse | Susan L. Schmulbach |
Children | 4 |
Robert Louis Nardelli (born May 17, 1948) is an American businessman who was the CEO of Freedom Group from September 2010 to March 2012. Prior to that role, Nardelli served as chairman and CEO of Chrysler from August 2007 to April 2009 and CEO of The Home Depot from December 2000 to January 2007. Before joining The Home Depot, Nardelli spent most of his career at General Electric and had risen to become one of the top three executives competing to succeed Jack Welch.[1]