Bob Marcus, based in the New York area, specializes in transformation work from advising first-time CEOs to seasoned leaders on change strategies and culture evolution. Before joining Russell Reynolds, Bob was the founder of Nvolv, a boutique consulting firm serving CEOs and C-suite executives of top companies. He has significant experience working with CEOs, CFOs, CHROs and other C-suite leaders, and especially enjoys partnering with first-time CEOs, executives preparing for C-suite roles, and emerging women leaders. In addition to executive leadership, Bob is an expert in designing change strategies, leading change, evolving cultures, leadership development, and aligning organizations. He operates with a strong set of beliefs about how to affect change that are based on his experiences working with complex business enterprises, across industries, and on five continents. His passion for learning and continuously evolving his approach turns each of his client partnerships into a deeply collaborative experience. Bob holds a BA from Tufts University, where he studied International Economics and Economic History, and an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, where he was a Global Leadership Fellow. Bob is a member of The Economic Club of Chicago and invests time and energy in numerous community organizations in Rochester, New York, where he lives with his wife and three children.