Rob Braido
About Rob Braido
Rob Braido is the President of Visionary Consulting LLC in the Greater Chicago Area and has a background in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and an Executive Development Program from Northwestern University. He has extensive experience in the medical and plastics industries, having served on the Board of Directors for the Society of Plastic Engineers Medical Division and led significant projects at Johnson & Johnson.
Current Role at Visionary Consulting LLC
Rob Braido currently serves as the President of Visionary Consulting LLC, based in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, he oversees various strategic and operational aspects of the consulting business, providing insights and leadership to drive company growth and client success. As the President, Rob leverages his extensive experience in the medical and plastics/tooling industries.
Educational Background
Rob Braido completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (BSEE) from Marquette University. He furthered his education by completing the Executive Development Program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. This combination of technical and executive training has provided Rob with a strong foundation for his leadership roles.
Experience with Society of Plastic Engineers
Rob Braido has over a decade of experience with the Society of Plastic Engineers Medical Division, where he served as a member of the Board of Directors and was elected Chairman of the Medical Division twice. His contributions have helped steer the division toward addressing key challenges and advancing the field of medical plastics engineering.
Role in Johnson & Johnson Integration Team
Rob Braido was a key member of a Johnson & Johnson Integration Team tasked with scaling a small medical device company from $75 million to $850 million over five years. His strategic planning and execution skills played a significant role in this remarkable growth, demonstrating his capability in handling large-scale business transformations.
Chairman of the Government Reinvestment Program Consortium
Rob Braido was elected as the Consortium Chairman for the Government Reinvestment Program in collaboration with MIT, the National Science Foundation, and seven Fortune 200 companies. The consortium focused on commercializing 3-D Printing and emerging technologies in plastics and metal. Rob also represented Johnson & Johnson as the principal investigator in this initiative, showcasing his leadership in pioneering new technologies.
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Rob Braido has published numerous technical and leadership articles and white papers. He frequently shares his extensive expertise at seminars, workshops, technical conferences, symposiums, and webinars. His presentations often cover topics related to the medical and plastics/tooling industries, making significant contributions to professional knowledge dissemination.