Ralph J. Roberts
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Ralph Joel Roberts is the co-founder of Comcast Communications and was its chief executive officer
for 46 years. As of 2011 he serves as founder and chairman emeritus of Comcast's board of directors. His son, Brian L. Roberts
, is the current CEO.
Roberts graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
and served a four-year tour of duty in the United States Navy.
He also made an appearance on Cake Boss, receiving a cake for his 90th birthday.
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
for 46 years. As of 2011 he serves as founder and chairman emeritus of Comcast's board of directors. His son, Brian L. Roberts
Brian L. Roberts
Brian L. Roberts is Chairman/CEO of Comcast, an American company providing cable, entertainment, and communications products and services. He is the son of Comcast co-founder Ralph J. Roberts.-Life and career:...
, is the current CEO.
Roberts graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
and served a four-year tour of duty in the United States Navy.
He also made an appearance on Cake Boss, receiving a cake for his 90th birthday.