Robert J. Laikin co-founded and has been Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Brightpoint Inc. since January 1994. Mr. Laikin served as President of Brightpoint Inc. from June 1992 until September 1996 and Vice President and Treasurer from August 1989 until May 1992. From July 1986 to December 1987, he was Vice President and, from January 1988 to February 1993, President of Century Cellular Network, Inc., a company engaged in the retail sale of cellular telephones and accessories.
He serves as Member of the U.S. Advisory Board of Eskye Solutions, Inc. He serves on the Kelley School of Business Executive Board of the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Named to the Board of Directors for The Hundred Club of Indianapolis (assisting families of fallen police officers and firefighters)
- Trustee, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
- Recipient of the William L. Haeberle Entrepreneurial Legacy Award for 2008
- Inducted into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame in 2008
- Received a Stevie Award for Best Turnaround Executive in 2007
- Recipient of the Distinguished Entrepreneur Award by the Kelley School of Business Alumni Association (1999)
- Recipient of the Indiana Entrepreneur of the Year Award (1995)
- Received an honorable mention in 1995 Inc. Magazine National Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Former Board Member of United Way of Central Indiana
- 1990 L.L. Goodman Award
- 1992 David M. Cook Memorial Award
- 1992 Ernst & Young – Supporter of Entrepreneurship Award
- 1993 North Central High School Alumni Hall of Fame
- 1994 B’nai B’rith Isidore Feibleman Man/Woman of the Year Award
- 1994 National Multiple Sclerosis – Hope Award
- 1995 Sagamore of the Wabash – Governor Evan Bayh
- 1995 University of Indianapolis Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws
- 1996 The Indianapolis Star – Indiana Jefferson Award
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