Robert Pearson
Chief Executive Officer at The Next Practices Group, LLC
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Pearson is the founder of The Next Practices Group, LLC.
He currently holds several positions, including Vice Chairman-Emerging Technology Committee at the State of Texas, Chairman at The Bliss Group (New York), Chairman at The Next Solutions Group LLC, and Director at The Medicalert Foundation.
In the past, Pearson has served as Chairman-Healthcare Practice at GCI Group, Inc., Director at Introgen Therapeutics, Inc., and Independent Director at Genprex, Inc. from 2012 to 2020.
He was also Vice President-Communities & Conversations at Dell, Inc. from 2007 to 2009, and held positions at Ciba-Geigy AG, Rhone-Poulenc SA, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., Global Corporate Governance Forum, The WeissComm Group Ltd., and Real Chemistry, Inc., where he served as President from 2012 to 2017.
Pearson's education includes an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University, which he obtained in 1993, and an undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Robert Pearson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
State of Texas
 State of Texas Province/StateGovernment State of Texas operates as a regional level government authority. It offers vehicle registration renewal, driver records, driver license/ID/renewal/replacement, license to carry a handgun, vital records, and commissary purchase and deposit. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| The Medicalert Foundation | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-02 |
The Bliss Group (New York)
 The Bliss Group (New York) Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services The Bliss Group is a marketing communications agency based in New York, NY with subsidiaries in the United States and France. The private company specializes in using data science and storytelling to create targeted marketing strategies for clients in the healthcare, financial, technology, business, and professional services sectors. The company's approach is grounded in data and guided by deep industry experience, and they use proprietary algorithms and innovative media models to tell stories that inspire action and make an impact. The company was founded by Michael Roth and has been led by CEO Cortney Rhoads Stapleton since 2023. | Chairman | 2020-12-31 |
The Next Solutions Group LLC
 The Next Solutions Group LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services The Next Solutions Group LLC specializes in corporate reputation, issues management, technology, business intelligence, and cyber security solutions. The private company is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Raymond F. Kerins and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Chairman | 2020-09-30 |
The Next Practices Group, LLC
 The Next Practices Group, LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services The Next Practices Group, LLC is a network of firms with 280 team members that work together to solve problems for clients. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The firms within the network specialize in various areas such as communications, marketing, public affairs, security, software, analytics, brand purpose, digital transformation, and peso digital media. The company was founded by Michael Gehb, Colin Foster, Robert W. Pearson. Robert W. Pearson has been the CEO since incorporation. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-06-19 |
Former positions of Robert Pearson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GENPREX, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-14 |
Dell, Inc.
 Dell, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Dell, Inc. engages in the manufacture of electronic devices. Its products include laptops, desktops, tablets, thin clients, printers, monitors, software, workstations and accessories. The company was founded by Michael Saul Dell on February 1, 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX. | Public Communications Contact | - |
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs. It manufactures and markets prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions including cardiovascular, dermatological, central nervous system, bone disease, cancer, organ transplantation, psychiatry, infectious disease, and respiratory. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in East Hanover, NJ. | Public Communications Contact | 2005-12-31 |
GCI Group, Inc.
 GCI Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services GCI Group, Inc. provides public relations consultancy services such as media relations, consumer marketing and corporate reputation offerings to companies in the health care, finance and technology industries. Its clients include Dell, Genentech, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Merck, Microsoft and Starbuck’s. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Robert Pearson
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Masters Business Admin |
| The University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GENPREX, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Dell, Inc.
Dell, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Dell, Inc. engages in the manufacture of electronic devices. Its products include laptops, desktops, tablets, thin clients, printers, monitors, software, workstations and accessories. The company was founded by Michael Saul Dell on February 1, 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX. | Electronic Technology |
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc.
 Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of targeted molecular therapies for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. The company develops molecular therapeutics, immunotherapies, vaccines and nano-particle tumor suppressor therapies to treat a wide range of cancers using tumor suppressors, cytokines and genes. The company maintains integrated research, development, manufacturing, clinical and regulatory departments and operates multiple manufacturing facilities including a commercial scale cGMP manufacturing facility. It was founded in June 1993 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Health Technology |
GCI Group, Inc.
GCI Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services GCI Group, Inc. provides public relations consultancy services such as media relations, consumer marketing and corporate reputation offerings to companies in the health care, finance and technology industries. Its clients include Dell, Genentech, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Merck, Microsoft and Starbuck’s. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Ciba-Geigy AG
 Ciba-Geigy AG Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ciba-Geigy AG was manufacturing pharmaceuticals. The company was merged with Sandoz Ltd. to create Novartis AG. The company was founded in 1884 and was headquartered in Basle, Switzerland. | Health Technology |
State of Texas
State of Texas Province/StateGovernment State of Texas operates as a regional level government authority. It offers vehicle registration renewal, driver records, driver license/ID/renewal/replacement, license to carry a handgun, vital records, and commissary purchase and deposit. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Government |
| Rhone-Poulenc SA | Process Industries |
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs. It manufactures and markets prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions including cardiovascular, dermatological, central nervous system, bone disease, cancer, organ transplantation, psychiatry, infectious disease, and respiratory. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in East Hanover, NJ. | Health Technology |
| Global Corporate Governance Forum | |
The WeissComm Group Ltd.
 The WeissComm Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The WeissComm Group Ltd. engages in the provision of public relations, marketing, and communication services. It offers integrated marketing services to clients in health care, consumer goods, and technology. The company specializes in branding, design, social and traditional marketing, clinical trial recruitment, corporate and product public relations, investor and advocacy relations. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
| The Medicalert Foundation | Commercial Services |
Real Chemistry, Inc.
 Real Chemistry, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Real Chemistry, Inc. is an end-to-end healthcare experience group that leverages advanced AI-powered insights, diverse expertise, and customer-centric ideas to transform the healthcare industry. Real Chemistry is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Canada, United Kingdom, and United States. The company helps healthcare professionals better understand, reach, and engage patients, while creating healthcare experiences that span diagnosis to adherence. The company was founded in 2001 by Jim Weiss. Shankar Narayanan has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Technology Services |
The Bliss Group (New York)
The Bliss Group (New York) Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services The Bliss Group is a marketing communications agency based in New York, NY with subsidiaries in the United States and France. The private company specializes in using data science and storytelling to create targeted marketing strategies for clients in the healthcare, financial, technology, business, and professional services sectors. The company's approach is grounded in data and guided by deep industry experience, and they use proprietary algorithms and innovative media models to tell stories that inspire action and make an impact. The company was founded by Michael Roth and has been led by CEO Cortney Rhoads Stapleton since 2023. | Commercial Services |
The Next Practices Group, LLC
The Next Practices Group, LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services The Next Practices Group, LLC is a network of firms with 280 team members that work together to solve problems for clients. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The firms within the network specialize in various areas such as communications, marketing, public affairs, security, software, analytics, brand purpose, digital transformation, and peso digital media. The company was founded by Michael Gehb, Colin Foster, Robert W. Pearson. Robert W. Pearson has been the CEO since incorporation. | Commercial Services |
The Next Solutions Group LLC
The Next Solutions Group LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services The Next Solutions Group LLC specializes in corporate reputation, issues management, technology, business intelligence, and cyber security solutions. The private company is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Raymond F. Kerins and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
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