Continuing on a Learning Path as an Interim Executive
In his 20 years with Procter and Gamble, Bob Lijana went from doing academic work in the area of antibiotic research to managing and implementing product development programs. "I just love learning new things," says Bob, "and exploring new opportunities."
This attitude has held him in good stead as he transitioned into the role of interim executive. He has had several assignments including work with a major chemical company, a financial services company, a family owned flavoring business, and a beverage company.
It's quite a diverse set of companies and it may seem that it would be hard to relate from one to the other. However, Bob says that the experiences link together like Fisher-Price (TM) Snap-Lock Beads... skills he learned in one industry have brought new thinking and a broader business perspective to the others.
According to Bob, his goal as Interim Executive role is to energize the company he joins. "You have to come up to speed quickly. I always try to leave them a little better, to bring diversity to their team and make a difference in their bottom line."
"The hard part of interim work," he says, "is the need to let it go. You have to hand over the responsibility and walk away when your role is finished."
Bob became intrigued with the Ashton Tweed business model - that the primary driver is networking—meeting people and companies, collecting the latest information on the state of industries, companies, job opportunities, and available talent.
"Ashton Tweed has a pool of very talented resources. They are great networkers. It's an inspirational environment and enables me to continue learning new things."
Bob is now involved in helping plot the course for Ashton Tweed's Associate Group, including approaches to the venture community and organizing virtual management teams.
Bob's contact information is available on the Associates Program page under profiles.
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