Robert Föehl

Robert Föehl is an Executive in Residence in Management and Director of the One-Year Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program at Ohio University’s College of Business. With nearly 25 years of industry experience, he previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at ACA International, and as Target’s first Director of Corporate Compliance & Ethics. He holds a JD from The Ohio State University (Moritz College of Law) and a BBA in Finance/Business Pre-law from Ohio University.

Research Interests: Föehl focuses on Organizational Ethics and Compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethical Leadership, and Consumer Financial Services Law. His work bridges legal, ethical, and corporate governance challenges in multinational corporations and financial institutions.

Professional Background:

• Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, ACA International
• Director of Corporate Compliance & Ethics, Target Corporation
• In-house legal counsel for multinational corporations
• Former federal regulator and compliance professional in financial services

Föehl is a frequent speaker on ethical leadership and compliance, integrating industry insights into academic programs like the MBA curriculum he directs.