Curtis Guilbot

Curtis Guilbot is an experienced executive currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer & Acting VP Communications at UATX (University of Austin, Texas) since October 2023.1 With a diverse background in product management, strategy, and operations consulting, Guilbot has a track record of delivering significant value to organizations.

Professional Experience

Current Role at UATX: At UATX, Guilbot is responsible for managing operational functions, co-leading strategic initiatives, and overseeing both strategic and tactical marketing communications.1 He describes his role as supporting a top-notch team and facilitating an "amazing array of intellectual firepower" at this new university.1

Consulting Career: Guilbot has been running his own consulting firm, Curtis Guilbot Consulting, LLC, since July 2009.1 As a consultant, he has:

• Helped executives deliver over $3 billion in client-estimated value
• Assisted organizations in strategizing, innovating, and improving processes
• Managed products for major companies, including the 5th-largest e-commerce site in the world
• Served in various roles from Business Analyst to Product Manager to Business Agility Coach

Previous Leadership Roles:

• Co-Founder & Board Member of COO Forum in Austin, Texas (2015-2017)
• Digital Product Manager & Business Transformation Delivery Lead at Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (2000-2009)
• Change Management & Project Management Consultant at Information Management Group (1993-2000)

Achievements and Skills

Guilbot's career highlights include:

• Managing a $1 billion/year new product for a major technology manufacturer
• Creating a new consulting product offering that resulted in $7 million first-year revenue at 70% margin
• Driving strategy for a mid-market travel company, resulting in their largest quarterly sales in 15 years
• Achieving a 55% productivity gain with 15% lower spend in 6 months as a COO/interim CIO

His skills span product management, strategic planning, business transformation, and executive leadership.1

Curtis Guilbot's extensive experience and proven track record in delivering value through innovation and strategic management make him a valuable asset in his current role at UATX, where he is helping to shape the operations and communications of this new university.