CIO/VP/IT Director, Executive Advisor, MBA, PMP, Author
CIO/VP/IT Director, Executive Advisor, MBA, PMP, Author with unique ability and experience to see the “big picture” that ties strategy, execution, implementation, and operations seamlessly together. More than twenty-nine years of broad, diverse, global experience in several Fortune 500 companies including manufacturing, R&D, telecommunications and global transportation; plus, significant consulting experience, large government experience, and very recent media industry experience involving eMarketing and CRM 2.0 (social media integration, social networking). Cobb literally means “to succeed”! Core competencies include: IT governance, strategic planning, executive communications, customer service, team building, business case development, business process improvement, project portfolio management, and organizational change management. Bottom line value proposition = experienced successful leadership that delivers eight-digit ROI.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
30 years
What is your primary product or service?
IT Management Consulting
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Approached by small-to-medium size businesses who could not afford permanent IT resources or resources through large consulting agencies
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Long-term relationship that truly understands your business
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Based in North Carolina
Provide detailed directions to your location
CIOforHire.US does not have a traditional home office, we come to you
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, cash
Which areas do you service?
Southeast, US
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Gary A. Cobb, MBA, PMP
GaryACobb@AOL.com
What are your hours of operation?
24x7
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
CIOforHire.US changed my business in a way that I/we could not have done without them
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see