Robert J. Sinclair
Automotive industry executive / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert J. Sinclair, (March 17, 1932 ā May 10, 2009) was an American automotive industry executive who served as Chief executive officer of Saab-Scania of America from May 1979 until September 1991, where he helped improve the popularity of Saab's cars by convincing the parent company to manufacture cars with high-end options such as turbochargers and a convertible version of its Saab 900 that was designed to appeal to American consumers.
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Robert J. Sinclair | |
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Born | (1932-03-17)March 17, 1932 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | May 10, 2009(2009-05-10) (aged 77) Santa Barbara, California, United States |
Other names | Bob |
Alma mater | Lafayette College |
Occupation | CEO of Saab-Scania of America (1979ā1991) |
Successor | Sten Helling |
Spouse | Anne Sinclair |
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