Robert A. Eckert
Treasurer
Bob Eckert has spent four decades in leadership roles at consumer goods companies in the food and toy industries. Currently, he is an Operating
Partner at Friedman Fleischer & Lowe, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, and serves on the boards of Amgen, Levi Strauss, Uber Technologies, and Quinn Group.
In May 2023, Bob retired after 20 years on McDonald’s board. He is also a member of the University of Arizona’s Eller College National Board and
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School Global Advisory Board. Bob chairs Levi Strauss’ board and is Chairman Emeritus of Mattel, Inc., where he served as CEO from 2000 –2011. Under his leadership, Mattel earned
recognition on FORTUNE’s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For and 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
Prior to Mattel, Bob was President and CEO of Kraft Foods, where he worked for 23 years, also serving as President of Oscar Mayer Foods
and General Manager of Kraft’s cheese division. Bob holds a B.S. in business administration from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Northwestern University. He has received several honors, including
the School of American Ballet “Corporate Leadership Award” and the University of Arizona, Eller College “Lifetime Achievement Award,” and frequently lectures at universities on the topics of trust, leadership, and ethics.
