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Rob Orr
Associate Professor - Tactical Research Unit
Rob Orr is the Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Media O2, a position he has held since October 2023. In this role, he is responsible for enhancing customer experiences and improving operational efficiency within the company. Prior to this, he served as the Executive Director of Strategic Projects from March 2022 to October 2023, and has held several other significant roles within Virgin Media O2, including Executive Director of Sales and Operations and Executive Director of VMB.
His career includes extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, having worked for major companies such as Samsung Electronics and BlackBerry, where he held various executive positions. Notably, at Samsung, he was the Vice President of Enterprise Business Operations and earlier served as the Vice President of European Telecoms Operations. His tenure at BlackBerry included roles such as Managing Director for UK & Ireland and Vice President of the Smartphone Business Unit EMEA.
Orr's educational background and language skills are also noteworthy; he is fluent in both German and French, which complements his leadership roles in international business settings. His professional journey reflects a strong emphasis on management and strategic development within the tech and telecommunications industries.1