Brian Robinson: Supporting First-Gen Business Students

As a first-generation college student, Brian Robinson ’93 understands the transformative power a college degree can have on forging one’s own future.

Robinson is the head of Americas Prime Brokerage Sales, Equities Hedge Fund Segment and Equities Franchise Sales at Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities, and asset and wealth management firm. In this role, he is dedicated to impacting clients, driving efficiency, scaling business and inspiring the people around him. He also serves on the Board of Trustees at the Guggenheim Museum and is a member of the Budget and Financial Planning Committee, the Audit Committee and the Communications Committee.

His commitment to inspire and help others led him to establish The Robinson Family Goldman Sachs Scholarship during the TOGETHER Campaign. This scholarship will support first-generation students in the Davis College of Business and Economics, where he studied finance.

“I’m glad I paid attention because I still use the concepts I learned,” Robinson said. “The academic program was rigorous and fair, the teachers were always accessible and I made lifelong friendships. I left Radford 30 years ago, but the experience is still impacting my life today.”

In 2021, Robinson shared his experience and advice with graduating Highlanders as the keynote speaker during Winter Commencement, and in 2023, he received Radford University’s Outstanding Alumnus Award for the remarkable contributions he has made in his field.

His dedication to his work and to empowering the next generation to pursue their dreams is clear.

“Help the people who need it most, transform the generations beyond, and make a real impact – that’s what I want to do.”