A strategic powerhouse with three decades of telecommunications expertise, Rob is the catalyst behind Dayton Photonics’ market expansion and the commercial scale of our groundbreaking THEIA™ fiberless optics technology.
As Chief Growth Officer at Dayton Photonics, Rob leads the strategic charge for market expansion, partnerships and revenue growth for our revolutionary THEIA™ fiberless optical system. His focus is on delivering operational excellence while driving cross-functional initiatives to position THEIA™ as the go-to solution for rapid, robust broadband deployment, enabling next-generation communications for rural telecoms, enterprises, and critical infrastructure.
Rob's professional journey is built on 30 years of experience in telecommunications, launching successful technology initiatives, and building strategic partnerships, notably leading the end-to-end development and commercialization of handset and device ecosystems, navigating the complexities of evolving mobile network standards from foundational 2G technologies to the advanced capabilities of 5G. He specializes in identifying emerging market opportunities, forging impactful alliances, and translating cutting-edge technology into meaningful business growth. Throughout his career, he's led high-impact initiatives spanning wireless startups, 5G and commercial Wi-Fi deployments, smart home solutions, as well as product development and implementation. He's passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges and create lasting value for Dayton Photonics, and their customers and strategic partners.