Robert Horton
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For the American actor and star of the TV series Wagon Train, see Robert Horton (actor).
Sir Robert Horton (born 18 August 1939) is a UK businessman. He is the eldest of three brothers, David Horton and Mark Horton. He spent 30 years working for BP; He became Chief Executive and Chairman of the Board of BP in 1989, and was forced out in connection to a "slump in performance" [1]
He was Chairman of Railtrack from 1993 - 1999 and led the organisation through the early years of its existence including an industrial dispute from June to September 1994.
He was also Chancellor of the University of Kent from 1990 - 1995.
He is currently Chairman of Betfair.
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- ^ July 30, 2006 article The Times Online "Sir Robert Horton, was forced out after presiding over a slump in performance"
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| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lord Grimond |
Chancellor of the University of Kent 1990–1995 |
Succeeded by Sir Crispin Tickell |
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