Robert L. Dilenschneider formed The Dilenschneider Group in October 1991. Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Dilenschneider served as president and chief executive officer of Hill and Knowlton, Inc. from 1986 to 1991, tripling that firm's revenues to nearly $200 million and delivering more than $30 million in profit. Mr. Dilenschneider was with that organization for nearly 25 years.

Mr. Dilenschneider started in public relations in 1967 in New York, shortly after receiving an M.A. in journalism from Ohio State University and a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.

Experienced in a number of communications disciplines, Mr. Dilenschneider is frequently called upon by the media to provide commentary and strategic public relations insights on major news stories. He has counseled major corporations, professional groups, trade associations and educational institutions, and has assisted clients in dealing with regulatory agencies, labor unions, consumer groups and minorities, among others. Mr. Dilenschneider is a member of the advisory boards of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and the North American Advisory Board of the Michael Smurfit School of Business at University College Dublin. Bob is a member of The Bretton Woods Committee and is also a member of the board of directors of Prep for Prep. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, a trustee of the Institute of International Education and a former member of the Board of Governors of the American Red Cross. He has served on numerous corporate boards.

Mr. Dilenschneider is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the U.S.-Japan Business Council, the Economic Clubs of New York and Chicago, and the Florida Council of 100. He also is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the International Public Relations Association. He is a Fellow to the International Association of Business Communicators. In recognition of his contribution in promoting New York City Mr. Dilenschneider received the City's Big Apple award. In 2001 he received an honorary Doctorate of Public Service degree from Muskingum College.

Mr. Dilenschneider is widely published, having authored eight books including the best selling Power and Influence, A Briefing for Leaders, On Power, The Critical 14 Years of Your Professional life, Mosts: C.E.O, The Critical 2nd Phase of your Professional Life, and, most recently, 50 Plus!Critical Career Decisions for the Rest of Your Life. He has lectured before scores of professional organizations and colleges, including the University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University, New York University and The Harvard Business School.