Rob O'sullivan
About Rob O'sullivan
Rob O'Sullivan is the Global Program Management Director at Gillette, part of Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in program management and business development across various roles in the UK and the US.
Company
Rob O'Sullivan currently works at Procter & Gamble as the Global Program Management Director for Gillette. His role involves leading the development and execution of Gillette's Shave Care innovation masterplan on a global scale. This includes a comprehensive understanding of the innovation lifecycle, from consumer-inspired product and packaging designs to supply chain and market execution.
Title
Rob O'Sullivan holds the title of Global Program Management Director for Gillette, a division of Procter & Gamble. His leadership responsibilities encompass managing large multifunctional teams and implementing the strategic vision for Gillette's global shave care products.
Education and Expertise
Rob O'Sullivan completed an Operations Management Program at INSEAD. He also holds a degree in Materials Science & Metallurgy from the University of Birmingham, which he obtained between 1990 and 1993. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in technical and operational aspects, supporting his expertise in program management and innovation.
Professional Background
Rob O'Sullivan has a rich professional background with extensive experience at Procter & Gamble. From 2004 to 2006, he served as Operations Project Manager & Assembly Department Manager in London, UK. He later took on the role of Gillette Global Cost Reductions Leader from 2006 to 2008 in the Greater Boston Area. Over the next few years, he occupied various positions, including Global Shave Care Program Manager and Global Shave Care Platform Program Manager. Additionally, he provided his expertise as a Business Development Consultant for a private UK internet retail business in 2014.
International Experience
Rob O'Sullivan's dual citizenship in the UK and the US facilitates his extensive international responsibilities. He has worked across multiple continents, contributing to his broad international experience. His roles have included various production shift management and project leadership positions at Gillette in London and engineering roles at Geberit in Maidstone, UK. His global perspective is enhanced further by his current role based in the Greater Boston Area, where he continues to drive innovation and manage large teams.