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Bob Kiep
Bob Kiep is a highly experienced information technology consultant and trusted executive advisor specializing in formulating strategic guidance and managing transformational programs for Fortune 500 companies. He holds significant expertise across various industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail/distribution.
Bob has a comprehensive background in all facets of IT, such as business and technology strategy, business and process architectures, enterprise technology architecture, application and infrastructure architecture design, systems integration, data center facilities strategy, large program management, mergers and acquisitions, program crisis management, and IT outsourcing.
Known for his collaborative leadership style, Bob excels in communication, relationship development, multi-discipline team-building, and career development. He possesses exceptional conceptual design, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with a track record of successful program management ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.
Bob Kiep is an expert in developing strategies for replacing legacy systems, assembling and leading teams through successful implementations. He also brings extensive experience in managing mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence to IT department integration, and excels in technology infrastructure design, virtualization, tuning, and rationalization.
His specialties include strategic planning, design, and execution of large systems replacement projects exceeding $100 million, with a particular focus on the insurance industry encompassing Property & Casualty, Life, and Healthcare sectors.
Bob Kiep pursued his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Northwestern University and completed his earlier education at Immaculate Conception High School and Grade School. Throughout his career, Bob has held prominent roles such as Chief Architect at Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., Managing Partner at Dover Management Limited, Partner at Diamond Management and Technology Consultants, Partner at DiamondCluster International, Principal at Diamond Technology Partners, and Manager at Andersen Consulting / Accenture.
