Bob Debicki
About Bob Debicki
Bob Debicki serves as the General Manager of Consumer Industries at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2024. With extensive experience in the consumer products sector, he has previously worked in various leadership roles at IBM, Nielsen, and IRI.
Work at Anaplan
Bob Debicki currently serves as the General Manager of Consumer Industries at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on driving growth and innovation within the consumer industries sector. Prior to this, he worked at Anaplan as the Senior Director of Global CPG & Retail Industry Solutions from 2020 to 2024, where he developed strategies to enhance client engagement and optimize industry solutions.
Previous Experience at IBM
Bob Debicki has extensive experience at IBM, where he held various leadership roles over an 18-year period. He served as the Cognitive Solutions Leader for North America in 2016 and was the Big Data & Analytics Global Industry Leader for Consumer Products from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Consumer Products Industry Business Solutions Professional and as a Senior Information Agenda Consultant, contributing to IBM's strategic initiatives in consumer products and analytics.
Educational Background
Bob Debicki completed his Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Saint Joseph's University from 1985 to 1989. He also attended Ramapo Regional High School, where he achieved a diploma in College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program from 1981 to 1985. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in business and marketing.
Expertise in Consumer Industries
Bob Debicki possesses specialized knowledge in trade promotion management, focusing on optimizing promotional activities to maximize sales impact. He has a strong background in shopper marketing, which involves understanding consumer behavior to enhance retail strategies. Additionally, he specializes in environmental, social, and governance planning, emphasizing sustainable and ethical business practices.
Career at Nielsen and Other Companies
Before his roles at Anaplan and IBM, Bob Debicki worked at Nielsen as an Analyst from 1990 to 1992. He also held positions at IRI as Sales Director from 1993 to 1998, and at McNeil Consumer Healthcare as IT Business Liaison from 1992 to 1993. His diverse experience across various companies has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the consumer industries landscape.