abstract: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 Cornell University from 1968 to 1978.
One group, including former Morgan Stanley President Robert Scott , sent a letter to the board on March 3 calling for Purcell's replacement and the appointment of three new board members who bring financial services experience.