Bob Howland

Bob Howland is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in digital strategy, marketing, and technology innovation. Currently serving as an Advisory Board Member for the MACH Alliance and an Innovation Advisory Council Member at Vation Ventures, Bob actively supports emerging technologies and advocates for best-of-breed enterprise ecosystems. Previous roles include Chief Digital Officer at Dawn Foods Global, where Bob was part of the executive team, and Executive Vice President & General Manager at Blueport Commerce, leading the eCommerce platform for the furniture industry. Bob has also held positions such as Managing Director at Spencer Partners and SVP Marketing at Affiliated Distributors, demonstrating a strong background in strategy and market development. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing/Strategy from Duke University and a B.A. in Economics from Vassar College.