Quick Facts
Biography
Robert A. Kindler is the Global Head of Mergers and Acquisitions and Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley. He also is on the Management Committee at Morgan Stanley.He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colgate University (majoring in romantic poetry and music) in 1976 and then New York University School of Law in 1980.
He has endowed professorships at both Colgate University and New York University School of Law. He was a Trustee of Colgate University for 13 years and is on the Board of the New York University School of Law and Revenue Chair at The March of Dimes.
Career
Kindler began his career in 1980 as an associate at Cravath Swaine & Moore and became a partner in 1987.He joined JPMorgan in 2000 and was global head of mergers and acquisition.He joined Morgan Stanley in 2006.
Personal
Kindler's brother is comedian Andy Kindler.