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Over the course of his career, Robert A. Daly has led such renowned organizations as Warner Bros., Warner Music Group, The Los Angeles Dodgers and CBS Entertainment. Today he remains involved in the entertainment industry, while also devoting considerable time to charitable work.

Daly serves as a non-executive advisor to Viacom Inc. where he provides counsel on a number of strategic areas. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Save the Children. As Chairman, Daly leads the organization’s effort to help children worldwide who are threatened by disease, poverty, war and natural disaster. In addition, Daly serves as President of Rulemaker, Inc., an investment consulting company. He is also Chairman of DonorsChoose LA, an organization which provides material assistance to teachers in the public school system.

Prior to February 2004, Daly served as Managing Partner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers, overseeing all operations of the organization. Daly has had a lifetime passion for the ball club that began when he rooted for the Dodgers in his native Brooklyn and was strengthened once he moved to Los Angeles in 1977. Daly stepped down from The Dodgers after four and a half years, when the organization was sold in 2004, but he remains a fan.

Daly went to the Dodger organization after 19 years at Warner Bros. He joined Warner Bros. on December 1, 1980 as Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer. One year later, he was named Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and appointed Terry Semel President and Chief Operating Officer. Together, they started what is considered “the most enduring and successful partnership in the history of the entertainment industry.” Daly resumed his previous title on March 30, 1994, when he announced he would share his office with Semel. On November 16, 1995, Daly and Semel added the Warner Music Group to their responsibilities and also became Chairmen and Co-Chief Executive Officers, Warner Music Group. On July 15, 1999, Daly and Semel announced they would not seek to renew their contracts with Time Warner (Warner Bros.’ parent company), which expired at year’s end.