A recent addition to the Atlanta office of Austin McGregor, Bob will concentrate on the firm’s East Coast practice with focus on C-level and VP engagements in Software, Telecom, Security solutions, BPO services, Professional services, HR and sales & marketing. Bob has a proven track record of conducting searches for an amalgamation of companies that cover a wide spectrum of industries ranging from a $100 mm professional services organization to global 100 software companies and Fortune 500 companies. Through these clients, Bob has led the search efforts on various strategic leadership roles across the United States, contributing significantly to the business development and financial success for these companies.

Bob’s role at Austin McGregor follows a leadership role for all day-to-day operations of Synergy America, Inc., a technology services company focused on providing various business applications including outsourcing services. Bob brings more than 20 years of successful experience in senior management roles with three industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies and possesses a broad range of leadership acumen in strategic talent assessment, organizational design, consulting, and sales management.

Prior to Synergy America, Bob led Answerthink Consulting, Inc.through significant corporate transitions and organizational integrations associated with several mergers and acquisitions taking the company to the next level. During his 17-year tenure with MCI Telecommunications, Bob was an instrumental contributor in spearheading one of the growth areas in the commercial division where the company experienced the financial growth and success that resulted in the acquisition/merger by Worldcom. In addition to conceptualizing and launching effective HR strategies that supported multi-dimensional business objectives, Bob also led a major shift from a cost-based to an asset-based human resources philosophy. His executive roles included positions as Vice President of Human Resources for Business Markets as well as various management roles. Bob’s work in human resources and technology continued with A.T. Kearney Executive Search where he executed the start-up as Director of Executive Search for Technology. Bob’s ground work in human resources, labor, and business development began as a Regional Manager for Xerox Corporation where he demonstrated strong abilities to both support as well as manage aggressive sales efforts. Consequently, he is well versed in all facets of account acquisition, client management, revenue building, and business partnering.

Bob has been active in the Atlanta Telecom and Technology community for the past 20 years. He is an active member in the Gwinnett Technology Forum, MIT Forum, Technology Association of Georgia, and previously an active member of the CEO High Tech Counsel. Bob lives in Duluth with his wife and two children and is a graduate of Michigan State University.