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Bob Solomon is a member of Genstar’s Strategic Advisory Board and advises the firm in the area of software.

Bob is the principal of Software Platform Consulting, Inc. (SPCI). Bob helps enterprise software clients develop multi-sided platforms or networks.

Prior to founding SPCI, Bob was President of ServiceChannel, a SaaS platform in the facilities management industry. Prior to ServiceChannel, Bob was SVP, Network and Financial Solutions for Ariba, Inc. (now SAP Ariba). Reporting to Ariba’s CEO, Bob was responsible for monetization of the Ariba Network, Ariba’s cloud platform for connecting Global 2000 customers to their supply bases.

Before his 10 years with Ariba, Bob spent 14 years working in the food industry supply chain. Bob began his career in the Chicago office of the The Boston Consulting Group, as an Associate Consultant.

Bob serves as Lead Director of Ariel Investments and on the boards of Enverus, OEConnection, LeaseAccelerator, Bamboo Rose, Eved, LLC, and XSB, Inc.