Chair Profile: Robert Murray

Professional

Robert (Bob) Murray is recognized as a natural leader, charismatic self-made businessman, sought-after corporate strategist, turnaround specialist and business visionary. Bob is a #1 best-selling author and international keynote speaker who shares his business knowledge, energy and enthusiasm to help others discover their own boundless potential.

Bob began his career as an electrician. After completing a marketing diploma, he ran the marketing department for an industrial electrical firm. He quickly rose through the ranks and within a few years, developed a specialty of turning around business units. As an executive at TELUS, Bob led a team that transformed the Operator Services division into the highest-rated in the industry, all despite budget pressures and required layoffs. He then joined Vodafone as a senior executive to sharpen his strategic abilities in 20 European countries.

Today, Bob is as a partner at Incrementa Consulting, working with senior executives to build strategy, generate high-performance culture, manage change and develop leadership. Bob has served on boards including Russell Brewing, and as an advisor to tech company ElementFour.

As a TEC Chair, Bob shares his practical knowledge and insights with leaders who are looking to unlock their potential for the remarkable.

TEC Group Vision

Bob welcomes the founders of mid-sized, private companies who are ready to address the issues that may be holding back their business from being as successful as it could be. His vision is to lead the group through a process that enables members to find their own business solution strategies.

Personal

• Lives in Vancouver with his wife, Colleen; together, they have two adult children
• Enjoys skiing in winter and open water swim racing in the summer
• #1 best-selling author of three business and leadership books