Inducted: 2005

MBA, 1960

Kenneth N. Robertson is the senior vice president (ret.) of Exxon Chemical Company. In this position he had worldwide responsibility for basic chemicals. After earning his B.S. in civil engineering and his M.B.A., both from the University of Kentucky, he joined Exxon as an engineer at its refinery in Baton Rouge, La. In 1974, he moved to the company’s headquarters as manager of Olefins. Prior to becoming senior vice president, Mr. Robertson served as executive vice president for Exxon Chemical's Asian affiliate in Hong Kong and then as executive vice president for Exxon Chemical Americas in Houston. He has served as chair of the Gatton College Business Partnership Foundation Board.