Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson has extensive experience in the chocolate industry, having served as Chairman and CEO of Elmer Chocolate since 1992. Robert is also involved in the promotion of conscious capitalism, as a Board Member of the New Orleans Chapter of Conscious Capitalism, Inc. from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, they played a crucial role as Chairman of The Confectionery Foundation from 2018 to 2020.

Robert Nelson attended St. Paul's School from 1979 to 1984 where they completed their high school education. Robert then pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Management from Tulane University from 1984 to 1988. Following this, they earned a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from LSU Law from 1989 to 1992. Robert later enrolled in the Stagen Leadership Academy, completing the Integral Leadership Program from 2012 to 2013 and the Advanced Leadership Program from 2018 to 2019.