Robert S. McNamara

Robert S. McNamara served as president of the World Bank Group of Institutions from 1968 to 1981. He previously served as secretary of defense of the United States from 1961 until 1968.

Since his retirement in 1981, he has served on a number of boards of directors for both corporations and nonprofit associations. He writes and speaks on many topics including population and development, world hunger, the environment, East-West relations, nuclear arms, and his vision of the United States in the 21st century.