Bob Carpenter
About Bob Carpenter
Bob Carpenter serves as the President, CEO, and Board Member of GS1 US, where he has worked since 2009. He previously held senior positions at ARAMARK and McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, and he holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Current Role at GS1 US
Bob Carpenter serves as the President, CEO, and Board Member at GS1 US, a position he has held since 2009. Under his leadership, GS1 US has transitioned from a technical standards organization to a technology services and solutions provider. Carpenter has overseen significant initiatives, including the migration of applications to the cloud and the launch of a SaaS-based platform for unique product identification. He has also led a substantial investment to rebuild the GS1 US technology stack, totaling over $33 million.
Previous Experience at ARAMARK
Before joining GS1 US, Carpenter held various senior roles at ARAMARK. He was the Senior Vice President of ARAMARK International for one year from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, he served as President of ARAMARK Healthcare from 2005 to 2008 and President of ARAMARK Facilities Services from 2003 to 2005. During his tenure, he achieved notable revenue growth and established strong connections between organizational culture and performance.
Career at McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Carpenter worked as Vice President of Marketing at McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals from 1999 to 2003. In this role, he contributed to a five-year compound annual revenue growth of 7%, resulting in a cumulative operating surplus exceeding $38 million. His leadership also facilitated a transition to omnichannel business processes, enhancing revenue and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Educational Background
Bob Carpenter earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from Middlebury College. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his leadership roles in various organizations.
Achievements in Organizational Culture and Growth
Since implementing the Denison Survey in 2009 at GS1 US, Carpenter has focused on measuring organizational culture and alignment. His efforts have maintained a ranking in the 98th percentile over the last three years, even during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, he has led initiatives that resulted in a significant increase in customer growth and strengthened the organization's cyber security measures.