panelist
Bob Johnson
Majority Owner
Charlotte Bobcats

Robert L. Johnson, the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, is also the founding chairman of The RLJ Companies, an innovative business network that makes strategic investments in a diverse array of companies. Within The RLJ Companies portfolio, Johnson owns or holds majority interests in businesses operating in banking, private equity, hospitality, automobile dealerships, entertainment, professional sports, and gaming. Prior to founding The RLJ Companies, Johnson was founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET).