Former PricewaterhouseCoopers Partner brings social business and strategy management experience to research and advisory firm focused on disruptive technology.
LOS ANGELES, Calif --Constellation Research Inc, an award-winning research analyst and advisory firm helping clients navigate emerging and disruptive technologies, announced today the addition of accomplished international management consultant Bob Zukis to the Board of Advisors. A pioneer in helping Boards and C-level executives understand the disruptive power of social technology, Zukis possesses a deep understanding of the relationship between information technology and business in the creation of corporate value which runs parallel to Constellation’s mission of practical applications of technology in the C-Suite. Zukis will lend this expertise to Constellation analysts in the formulation of research in the Consumerization of IT and the New C-Suite and Next Generation Customer Experience research themes.
Bob Zukis on social media technology in business management: “The social technology conversation is moving well beyond marketing, and these tools are a powerful competitive weapon that companies can use to drive revenue, productivity and profitability.”
Constellation Research also sought Zukis for membership on the board for his expertise in working with boards to improve IT governance, an area of burgeoning importance that is inadequately addressed in current research. Clients of Constellation Research, Inc. can expect development of research in this area with Zukis’ guidance.
About corporate governance of boards Zukis said: “There is an incredible opportunity being presented with this technology, but there are also new risks. Potentially big ones. Boards really need to wrap their arms around these issues, and quickly.”
In addition to serving on Constellation’s board, Zukis is the Social CEO of Saaskwatch Systems and an Advisor to The Center for Digital Transformation at the University of California, Irvine. He is also on the NACD SoCal Board. Previously, Zukis led a successful twenty-nine year career as Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Zukis’ PwC career spanned four continents and twenty countries and was focused on helping global firms find their future with new products, services and markets.
Bob Zukis said, “The next chapter in business management is being written right before our very eyes with social technology. All bets are now off. This is the most disruptive technology development for business I’ve seen in 30 years.”
Constellation Research, Inc. CEO, R “Ray” Wang said, “We're excited to have someone of Bob's expertise and caliber join Constellation. Bob's experience with Board of Directors and Constellation's business theme focused research, resonate well with organizations seeking a trusted partner for innovative research and advisory. We're looking forward to improving our board of director offerings and working with Bob on making sure we provide the right level of content and service offerings.”
Constellation Research’s Board of Advisors play a key role in shaping the research agenda and providing advice and guidance to its members. Board members bring significant industry experience, represent the leaders in their field, and serve in 6 to 12 month terms. These esteemed individuals:
- Guide research direction
- Advise on business strategy
- Maintain an outside-in perspective
- Deliver mentorship from seasoned professionals
- Garner input from clients and prospects
- Grow the constellation of experts
- Identify new talent
- Maintain and exude the Constellation values in public
Advisory Board members do not have a commercial relationship with Constellation nor are they represented by Constellation. Board members do not have fiduciary responsibility.
ABOUT CONSTELLATION RESEARCH
Constellation Research is a research and advisory firm focused on disruptive and emerging technologies. This renowned group of experienced analysts, led by R "Ray" Wang, focuses on business themed research including the Future of Work; Next Generation Customer Experience; Data to Decisions; Matrix Commerce; Technology Optimization and Innovation; and Consumerization of IT and the New C-Suite.
Constellation's collection of prestigious analysts bring real world experience, independence, and objectivity to client solutions that span cross-role, cross-functional, and cross-industry points of view. Clients join Constellation Research for a fresh and business focused perspective.
Unlike the legacy analyst firms, Constellation Research is disrupting how research is accessed, what topics are covered, and how clients can partner with a research firm to achieve success. Over 100 clients have joined from an ecosystem of buyers, partners, solution providers, c-suite, board of directors and vendor clients.
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