1st Vice Chairman, Executive Board of Directors
Mr. Robert O'Brien

Bob O’Brien is a keen observer of corporate cultures, change-management philosophies, barriers to explosive growth, and perhaps most important of all... people.  That’s what makes this co-founder and executive vice president of Sequentus in such demand.  His record is unmatched at guiding companies of every size through complex changes, whether due to lackluster performance; a shifting business landscape; a tired business model; or bold, new direction from the top.

 

Bob is fond of saying, “A leader can’t afford to have a bad day.” Especially in troubled times, an organization looks to its leadership for vision, direction, and reassurance.  Bob’s work factors in that all-important element of business success... effective, inspiring leadership.  He’s a great executive coach who understands that leaders need both nuanced communications skills and a support system of timely, accurate, and comprehensive information to help them lead a winning team. 

 

Bob has honed these skills both within companies and as a consultant for some 40 years.  As a business leader at Westinghouse, SCT, Dun & Bradstreet Software, Information Associates, NCR, and Computer Sciences of Australia, Bob developed a reputation for introducing positive change and turning troubled operations into profit centers.  Bob has managed international business activities; opened new, profitable markets; streamlined manufacturing and data-center processes; and rescued multi-million dollar projects in free fall.

 

On a personal note, Bob is an avid reader, a certified scuba diver, and a storyteller.  He serves on the boards of several trade associations and as an advisor to a number of universities and technical colleges. Bob serves as Vice-Chair of SCORE Delaware. He currently volunteers as a SCORE mentor, helping Delaware-based entrepreneurs develop their business plans, explore growth opportunities and secure financing. Bob makes his home in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife Chris, a public relations professional at a Fortune 100 company.

 

Bob’s favorite quote:

 

“Seek not to follow in the footsteps of men of old; seek what they sought.

Matsu Bahso - 17th Century Japanese Poet