Robert S. Roath, CPA
Robert S. Roath, CPA, is a senior financial executive and corporate director serving as an advisor to H.S. Grace & Company, Inc. His experience includes corporate financial management, accounting, financial reporting, and board oversight for major international companies. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of RJR Nabisco and Vice President and Corporate Controller of Colgate-Palmolive. His background also includes financial leadership positions at General Foods and GAF and service on corporate boards and audit committees.
Professional Positions
- Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, RJR Nabisco
- Vice President and Corporate Controller, Colgate-Palmolive
- Financial leadership positions, General Foods and GAF
- Various divisional financial leadership positions
- Price Waterhouse
- United States Air Force
Professional Experience
Mr. Roath, also known as Rob Roath, is a senior financial executive with diversified corporate and operational experience at major global companies.
He served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of RJR Nabisco and as Vice President and Corporate Controller of Colgate-Palmolive, holding significant responsibilities for corporate financial management and accounting.
His career also includes financial leadership positions with various divisions of General Foods and GAF, providing experience across large, diversified business organizations.
Mr. Roath began his professional business career at Price Waterhouse following service in the United States Air Force.
In addition to his executive experience, he has served on corporate boards and audit committees, including InterDigital Communications Corporation and Standard Parking. His board activities have encompassed financial oversight, executive compensation, and corporate governance responsibilities.
Education
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- University of Maryland, College Park
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Financial Executives International
- InterDigital Communications Corporation – Board Director; member, Audit Committee; Chairman and member, Executive and Compensation Committees
- L.E.K. Consulting – Chairman, Advisory Board
- Roundabout Theatre – Advisory Board Member
- Standard Parking – Board Member and Chairman, Audit Committee
- University of Maryland – Business School Advisory Board