Richard Robinson (chief executive)

Maurice Richard Robinson Jr. (March 15, 1937 – June 5, 2021) was an American business executive and educator. From 1975 until his death, Robinson was the CEO of Scholastic Corporation. Many believed he made it possible for the Harry Potter, Hunger Games and Captain Underpants book series to be published. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Robinson died on June 5, 2021 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts at aged 84. The cause of death was either a stroke or a heart attack.

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