Robert Edsel — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded the National Humanities Medal, the United States' highest honor for work in the humanities.
Founder and Chairman of the Monuments Men and Women Foundation.
Authored five non-fiction books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller "The Monuments Men" (2007) and New York Times bestseller "Saving Italy" (2013).
Co-produced the Emmy®-nominated documentary film "The Rape of Europa" (2007) and served as Executive Producer and on-air host of "Hunting Nazi Treasure".
Founded Gemini Exploration, an oil and gas exploration company that pioneered horizontal drilling technology in the early 1990s.
Served on not-for-profit boards, including The National WWII Museum.

Biography

Robert Edsel is an American businessman and #1 New York Times bestselling author, recognized for his extensive work documenting the efforts to preserve art and cultural treasures during World War II. He is the founder and chairman of the Monuments Men and Women Foundation, an organization dedicated to honoring the legacy of these individuals. His contributions to the humanities were recognized with the National Humanities Medal, presented by the President of the United States.