Robert A. Mandell

"Bobby" Mandell (born 1947) is an American attorney, diplomat and businessman who also served as the United States Ambassador to Luxembourg from 2011 to 2015.

In addition, he has been active in multiple state and national government bodies, including the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission, the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority and the President's Export Council.

[5] In 1972, Mandell received his Juris Doctor degree from University of Florida's Fredric G. Levin College of Law.

[9] Mandell began work at his father's Central Florida real estate development business, Greater Construction Corporation, in 1984.

[15][16] He has served on the boards of Florida Hospital in Orlando,[13] Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in LaJolla,[17] and Vermont Studio Center,[5] among others.

[3] When Mandell arrived in Luxembourg, he filled the post left vacant following the resignation of Seattle venture capitalist Cynthia Stroum.

[26] Mandell resigned his ambassadorship in February 2015, saying it was time for him and his wife to return to private life in the U.S.[26] On February 12, Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri honored Mandell by naming him a Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown[27] an award that recognizes individuals for exceptional civil and military services.

[28] In March 2019, Mandell was appointed to the board of directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate.