Rob Rourke

Professional Bio:

Rob spent 27 years with LEK Consulting, where he most recently served as Vice Chair, Global Industrials, advising major clients across several industries through strategic challenges related to growth, transformation, and M&A. He currently serves as Vice Chair Emeritus for LEK and also serves on Graham Partners’ Technology and Innovation Council.

During his tenure with LEK, Rob oversaw seven offices, 800 employees, and led over 800 consulting projects. During his term as President of the Americas at LEK, Rob contributed to a 50% growth in U.S. operations, while expanding the firm’s service offerings in organization, performance improvement, sustainability, and more. Rob’s contributions earned him recognition as one of Consulting Magazine’s Top 25 Consultants for Excellence in Leadership.

Rob is a frequent lecturer at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and an Executive in Residence at the Ross School of Management at the University of Michigan.