Co-Founder, Lumerai Advisors
Former CIO | Telecommunications, M&A & Enterprise Transformation Executive
Rob Purks is a global technology executive, operating partner, and former Chief Information Officer with more than 35 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, technology modernization, acquisition integration, and operational improvement initiatives across the telecommunications industry. He has worked with some of the world’s largest telecommunications providers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Telefónica, and América Móvil, helping organizations navigate complex business and technology transformations.
Throughout his career, Rob has served as both a CIO and senior consulting executive, leading large-scale modernization programs, merger integrations, operating model transformations, and technology strategy initiatives across global organizations. His experience spans executive leadership roles, startup environments, Fortune 500 enterprises, and private equity-backed transformation initiatives.
At Lumerai Advisors, Rob helps organizations define technology strategies, align business and technology priorities, execute complex transformation initiatives, and realize measurable value through people, process, and technology improvements.
Years Experience
Telecommunications Leadership
Transformation Experience
Integration & Value Realization
Technology diligence, integration planning, operating model alignment, and post-close value realization.
Enterprise systems, OSS/BSS modernization, network operations, customer platforms, and telecommunications transformation.
Large-scale modernization programs spanning applications, infrastructure, operating models, and organizational change.
Aligning business objectives, technology investments, and execution plans to accelerate enterprise performance.
Supporting boards, CEOs, investors, and executive teams through periods of transformation and growth.
Building and leading technology organizations across complex multinational environments.
Co-Founder
Partner
SVP, Americas
Partner / Executive Leadership
Partner / Executive Leadership
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer
Participated in due diligence, planning, and execution activities supporting the integration of AT&T Wireless into Cingular, one of the largest acquisitions in wireless industry history.
Led large-scale transformation programs across wireless, telecommunications, and enterprise technology environments.
Directed technology organizations across multinational enterprises, supporting business growth, operational scale, and modernization initiatives.
Successfully built technology capabilities supporting startup ventures as well as Fortune 500 enterprises.
Organizations engage Rob when they need experienced leadership for complex technology transformations, acquisitions, integrations, and modernization initiatives.
His expertise includes:
Master of Business Administration
University of Georgia
Connect with Lumerai Advisors to discuss technology strategy, AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, or operating model modernization initiatives.
