Profile
Bob has over 30 years of experience working with boards and C-suite level executives on critical organizational and talent management issues.
He spent 25 years in senior level operating roles with two global executive search organizations, Spencer Stuart and Korn/Ferry International.
Earlier in his career, he had 10 years of business experience in various capacities with Booz Allen Hamilton and Arcata Corporation.
Although he has recruited CEOs for well-known organizations such as Oakley, Levi Strauss, Burger King and the National Football League, he has focused the last 15 years on talent acquisition projects in small/midsize private equity backed companies as well as in companies with existing strong founder inspired cultures.
Examples of CEOs in this segment include Boa Technology, Drybar, 5.11 Tactical, G-Form, and Zildjian Company.
His industry focus has been consumer/lifestyle brands, health/wellness/nutrition, specialty retail, food service and outdoor/performance/action sports.
Functionally, Bob has recruited CEOs, Board Directors and other strategically important C-Suite executives.
Bob’s ability to identify and differentiate between leaders and professional managers, along with his general business acumen and success in talent management, have led him to advisory roles in many companies.
He presently serves on the following boards.In addition, Bob is a franchisee for the Johnny Rockets restaurant group.
Bob has an undergraduate degree in Industrial Economics and a master’s degree, both from the Krannert School of Business at Purdue University.
Damon Bob active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Innovate Partners LLC
 Innovate Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Innovate Partners LLC (Innovate Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Robert Allison. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2018 |
Basil Street Cafe, Inc.
 Basil Street Cafe, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Basil Street Cafe, Inc. engages in the provision and development of pizza vending machines. It offers Automated Pizza Kitchens (APK) are robotic vending machines, consisting of a freezer, patent pending element non-microwave speed oven, touchscreen terminal, frozen pizzas, and a dispensing tray. The company was founded by Robert Villani and is headquartered in Gardena, CA. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/07/2019 |
PEAR Sports LLC
 PEAR Sports LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pear Sports LLC provides digital health, wellness and fitness programs. It offers Pear Square One Training Intelligence System that combines a wireless heart rate monitor, wireless foot pod, customized plans, real-time coaching, and post-workout data. The company was founded by Kari Kristian Rauhala and Robert G. Allison in 2010 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2012 |
SHEEX, Inc.
 SHEEX, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables SHEEX, Inc. manufactures and sells performance bedding and sleepwear products through online. The company is headquartered in Irmo, SC. | Chairman | 01/01/2009 |
| Special Operations Fund | Director/Board Member | 01/01/1998 |
TRXperience LLC
 TRXperience LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TRXperience LLC is a fitness company that provides elite fitness solutions to military personnel worldwide. The private company is based in Delray Beach, FL, and has subsidiaries in Australia. The company's flagship product, trx bandit®, is a set of handles that attach to strength bands, providing users with more comfort, control, and performance. The company's main product, the TRX® suspension trainers™, offers world-class training for anyone, regardless of their fitness level or goals. TRXperience was founded in 2004 by Randy A. Hetrick, and the CEO is Jack Daly. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2011 |
Former positions of Damon Bob
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
KF International, Inc.
 KF International, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Part of WestRock Co., KF International, Inc. is a company based in Beverly Hills, CA. | Chairman | 31/12/2014 |
Spencer Stuart & Associates GmbH
 Spencer Stuart & Associates GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Spencer Stuart & Associates GmbH is a company based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The German company offers a portfolio of services and deep industry and functional expertise to assist in achieving career goals. The private company, founded in 1964, specializes in helping organizations build high-performing boards and executive teams. Spencer Stuart is a leader in CEO search and provides expert advice on candidate assessment, selection, and CEO succession. The CEO of the company is Lars Alexander Gollenia. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2004 |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Innovate Partners LLC
Innovate Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Innovate Partners LLC (Innovate Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Robert Allison. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. | Finance |
Basil Street Cafe, Inc.
Basil Street Cafe, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Basil Street Cafe, Inc. engages in the provision and development of pizza vending machines. It offers Automated Pizza Kitchens (APK) are robotic vending machines, consisting of a freezer, patent pending element non-microwave speed oven, touchscreen terminal, frozen pizzas, and a dispensing tray. The company was founded by Robert Villani and is headquartered in Gardena, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
PEAR Sports LLC
PEAR Sports LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pear Sports LLC provides digital health, wellness and fitness programs. It offers Pear Square One Training Intelligence System that combines a wireless heart rate monitor, wireless foot pod, customized plans, real-time coaching, and post-workout data. The company was founded by Kari Kristian Rauhala and Robert G. Allison in 2010 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Technology Services |
SHEEX, Inc.
SHEEX, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables SHEEX, Inc. manufactures and sells performance bedding and sleepwear products through online. The company is headquartered in Irmo, SC. | Consumer Durables |
| Special Operations Fund | |
Spencer Stuart & Associates GmbH
Spencer Stuart & Associates GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Spencer Stuart & Associates GmbH is a company based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The German company offers a portfolio of services and deep industry and functional expertise to assist in achieving career goals. The private company, founded in 1964, specializes in helping organizations build high-performing boards and executive teams. Spencer Stuart is a leader in CEO search and provides expert advice on candidate assessment, selection, and CEO succession. The CEO of the company is Lars Alexander Gollenia. | Commercial Services |
TRXperience LLC
TRXperience LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TRXperience LLC is a fitness company that provides elite fitness solutions to military personnel worldwide. The private company is based in Delray Beach, FL, and has subsidiaries in Australia. The company's flagship product, trx bandit®, is a set of handles that attach to strength bands, providing users with more comfort, control, and performance. The company's main product, the TRX® suspension trainers™, offers world-class training for anyone, regardless of their fitness level or goals. TRXperience was founded in 2004 by Randy A. Hetrick, and the CEO is Jack Daly. | Technology Services |
KF International, Inc.
KF International, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Part of WestRock Co., KF International, Inc. is a company based in Beverly Hills, CA. | Process Industries |
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