Robert W. Purcell (1912–1991) was an American businessman and philanthropist, having served as financial advisor to the Rockefeller Family from 1955 to 1979 and as chairman of the board of trustees of Cornell University from 1968 to 1978. During his tenure as Chair, two different Presidents, James A. Perkins and Dale Corson, resigned.
Robert W. Purcell (1912–1991) was an American businessman and philanthropist who served as a financial advisor to the Rockefeller Family from 1955 to 1979 and as chairman of the board of trustees at Cornell University from 1968 to 1978. During his time as chair, two different presidents, James A. Perkins and Dale Corson, resigned.