Robert O'keefe
About Robert O'keefe
Robert O'Keefe serves as the Vice President of Consumer Platform Technology at Reuters, where he has been leading a team focused on delivering news and media products since 2020. He has extensive experience in digital media and product management, having held various leadership roles at NBCUniversal and ViacomCBS prior to joining Reuters.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Robert O'Keefe has been serving as Vice President of Consumer Platform Technology at Thomson Reuters since 2020. In this role, he leads a distributed team of engineers dedicated to delivering Reuters news, photos, and video to both consumer and professional customers. He oversees the development and evolution of various web properties, mobile applications, subscription services, ad-tech, and video consumer products. His leadership focuses on enhancing the user experience and ensuring the efficient distribution of media content.
Previous Experience at NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Robert O'Keefe held multiple positions at NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He served as Vice President of Solutions Delivery from 2015 to 2016 and as Vice President of Product Development from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as Director of Program Management from 2008 to 2011 and as Director of TV Everywhere and Digital Video Solutions from 2011 to 2015. His tenure at NBCUniversal included roles that emphasized technology leadership and product development.
Background in Media and Technology
Robert O'Keefe has a diverse background in media and technology, having worked at various organizations including ViacomCBS and General Electric. At ViacomCBS, he served as Vice President of Continuous Improvement from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes roles such as Program Manager at General Electric and IT Project Manager at NBCUniversal, where he was a Six Sigma Blackbelt. His career spans over two decades, focusing on digital media, content distribution, and technology management.
Education and Expertise
Robert O'Keefe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from St. John's University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in managing digital properties and content distribution, particularly in mobile products and digital product development. He possesses skills in strategic planning and execution, with a strong focus on media content supply chains and business processes.