About

For more than four decades Bob held a wide variety of executive positions in technical and manufacturing disciplines, with companies as diverse as Heublein, R.J. Reynolds, H.J. Heinz and E.I. Dupont.  He created and executed numerous turn-arounds of key divisions and directed the launch of over 200 new products from concept to market placement.

The dichotomy wealth of executive experience in both Fortune 50 companies and startups has given Bob a unique perspective not readily found in consultants.  His science background provides clients with a natural problem-solving approach to business issues while helping to create sustainable growth, especially in difficult situations.  His practical experience helps him build effective teams, increase productivity and give good employees the opportunity to be great.

Originally from the Boston, MA, area and a Virginia Polytechnic Institute graduate, Bob moved to the Philadelphia area in 1995.  He has been a long-time industry spokesperson on topics that include:

Managing Innovation - How Common Myths Prevent You From Achieving Competitive Advantage

and

Borderless Solutions

Bob has many diverse interests outside the business community.  He is a Red Cross Certified Disaster Relief Member where he had led 20 work teams to rebuild areas hit by natural disasters in Mississippi, New Jersey, Louisiana, Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky and Alabama.  He is also a founding member and driving force of the Better Than Bacon Comedy Improv troupe, which has performed over 200 shows in the Philadelphia / Delaware Region to sold-out audiences.