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Walter Lee Robb (April 25, 1928 – March 23, 2020) was an American engineer, business executive, and philanthropist. In 2000, he was elected to the American Philosophical Society.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in April 1928, he was a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 1993. He was a Research & Development (R&D) executive for General Electric. He owned a few local sports teams, purchasing the minor-league hockey franchise of the Albany River Rats in 1998.

Robb died from COVID-19 on March 23, 2020, at the age of 91. A month and two days later of what would have been his 92nd birthday.

References

1. Hagerty, James R. (March 24, 2020). "Walter Robb, GE Executive Who Recruited Jack Welch, Dies of Covid-19 at 91". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
2. https://search.amphilsoc.org/memhist/search?year=2000;smode=advanced;startDoc=21
3. Who's who in Technology Today. Technology Recognition Corporation. 1980. p. 123.
4. Anderson, Eric (March 23, 2020). "Community remembers generosity, contributions of Walter Robb". Times Union. Retrieved March 31, 2020.

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