Robert currently serves as the Global EVP of Corporate Development & Strategy at Berlin Packaging. Prior to Berlin, Robert worked at Stepan Company as Associate General Counsel. Prior to his role at Stepan, Robert became the first General Counsel of an Asia-based hospitality company owned by two private equity firms. He eventually relocated to Hong Kong the next year and co-led the business development team, leading to the sale of the company in 2011. Robert began his career at Sidley Austin and Kirkland & Ellis, becoming a partner in the corporate group. Robert has advised on more than $5B of transactions and currently teaches at Northwestern University School of Law.
Robert earned a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois.