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Sir Robert Horton (born 18 August 1939) is a UK businessman. He spent 30 years working for BP; He became Chief Executive and Chairman of the Board of BP in 1989, and was forced out in connection to a "slump in performance" July 30, 2006; London Times Online article "Sir Robert Horton, was forced out after presiding over a slump in performance"

He was Chairman of Railtrack from 1993 - 1999 and led the organisation through the early years of its existence including an industrial dispute from June to September 1994.

He was also Chancellor of the University of Kent from 1990 - 1995.

He is currently Chairman of Betfair.

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External links

• Interview with Horton

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