Robert Giacobbe
About Robert Giacobbe
Robert Giacobbe is the Managing Director of Supply Chain Operations & Performance at Protiviti, with extensive experience in supply chain management and consulting across various industries.
Current Role at Protiviti
Robert Giacobbe currently serves as the Managing Director, Supply Chain Operations & Performance (SC O&P) Practice Lead at Protiviti. He has been in this role since 2023, operating out of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. As the Practice Lead, he is responsible for overseeing the SC O&P operations, driving performance improvements, and leading strategic initiatives within the supply chain domain.
Previous Roles in Supply Chain Consulting
Before his current position, Robert Giacobbe was employed at GEP Worldwide as Vice President of Supply Chain Consulting from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he was based in Atlanta, Georgia, and focused on enhancing supply chain capabilities for various clients. Prior to GEP, he served as a Managing Director (Partner) at Accenture from 2020 to 2021, where he led key consulting projects in the supply chain sector.
Management Experience at PwC and Accenture
From 2016 to 2020, Robert Giacobbe worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as a Partner in the Greater Atlanta Area. There, he contributed significantly to the company's supply chain consulting initiatives. His tenure at Accenture before this was extensive, with a 22-year stint from 1994 to 2016, during which he served as the Managing Director of the North American Supply Chain Strategy Practice, developing and executing comprehensive supply chain strategies.
Early Career in Manufacturing Management
In the early stages of his career, Robert Giacobbe gained valuable experience in manufacturing management. He served as Assistant Plant Manager at Fruit of the Loom in 1994 and as a Production Superintendent at Sara Lee Knit Products from 1991 to 1994. These roles laid the groundwork for his deep understanding of production operations and supply chain management.
Educational Background
Robert Giacobbe holds an MBA in Operations Research and an MS from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. He also earned a BS from the same institution, completing his undergraduate studies from 1987 to 1992. His educational background solidified his expertise in operations and supply chain management.