Robert Oelman
Robert Schantz Oelman (June 9, 1909 – May 10, 2007) was an American executive who served as president of NCR Corporation as they switched to electronic cash registers.
Robert Oelman | |
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| Born | Robert Schantz Oelman June 9, 1909[1] |
| Died | May 10, 2007 (aged 97)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College, 1931[1] University of Vienna |
| Occupation | Chief Executive of the NCR Corporation[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Oelmann[1] |
| Children | Robert S. Oelman, Kathryn Meagher[1] |
Oelman graduated from Dartmouth College in 1931, then attended University of Vienna. He joined National Cash Register Company in 1933. He became president in 1957, and later chairman and chief executive.
He was also a founder of Wright State University in 1967. Oelman retired from NCR in 1974 but remained on in an advisory capacity until 1980.
Oelman died in Delray Beach, Florida.[2]
References
- "Robert Schantz Oelman". Funeral.com. December 29, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- Freudenheim, Milt (May 16, 2007). "Robert S. Oelman, 97, Chief Who Led NCR to Automation, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
External links
- WSU Founder Robert Oelman via Wright State
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