Robert Norton
About Robert Norton
Robert Norton serves as the Vice President of Benefits at Inspire Brands, a position he has held since 2002. He has extensive experience in benefits administration, having previously worked at Amsouth Bank, Aon, Gulfstream Aerospace, and United Technologies.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
Robert Norton has served as Vice President of Benefits at Inspire Brands since 2002. In this role, he oversees the benefits strategy and administration for the company, which is based in Atlanta, Georgia. His extensive experience in benefits management contributes to the development and implementation of effective employee benefit programs that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Benefits Administration
Before joining Inspire Brands, Robert Norton worked at Aon as a Project Manager in Total Benefit Administration from 2000 to 2002 in London, United Kingdom. He also held the position of Manager of Benefit Administration at Amsouth Bank from 1994 to 2000 in the United States. His roles in these organizations provided him with a solid foundation in benefits management and administration.
Early Career in Human Resources
Robert Norton's career in human resources began at United Technologies, where he worked as a Human Resources Generalist from 1982 to 1984 in Farmington, Connecticut. He then transitioned to Gulfstream Aerospace, serving as Manager of Compensation and Benefits from 1984 to 1994 in Savannah, Georgia. These early positions helped shape his expertise in compensation and benefits.
Educational Background in Human Resources and Economics
Robert Norton studied at the University of Rhode Island, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 1976 to 1980. He furthered his education at the University of Alabama's Manderson Graduate School of Business, focusing on Human Resources Management from 1980 to 1982. This educational background laid the groundwork for his career in human resources and benefits management.