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OpenText Appoints Bob Slevin as Senior Industry Marketing Strategist for Telecommunications & Technology
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OpenText has appointed Bob Slevin as Senior Industry Marketing Strategist, Telecommunications & Technology, reinforcing its industry marketing leadership as telecom and technology organizations navigate rapid advances in AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
The appointment also marks a return to OpenText for Bob, bringing together years of experience across enterprise technology, telecommunications, AI, and industry marketing.
Returning to OpenText
Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Bob shared his excitement about beginning a new chapter while returning to familiar ground.
Reflecting on his career, he highlighted his previous tenure at OpenText, where he focused on IoT, information management, cybersecurity, and industry solution marketing. He also pointed to his experience at Verizon, where he gained deep insight into telecommunications, network infrastructure, connected technologies, and enterprise customer operations.
Most recently, Bob worked at Selector, helping shape the company's narrative around AI-powered network operations, observability, developer engagement, and intelligent infrastructure management.
Driving Industry Marketing Strategy
As Senior Industry Marketing Strategist, Telecommunications & Technology, Bob will help develop OpenText's market strategy for one of the technology industry's fastest-evolving sectors.
His role will focus on connecting market trends, customer challenges, technical capabilities, and business outcomes into clear strategic messaging that supports customers and empowers sales teams.
Bob emphasized that telecommunications and technology providers are navigating significant industry shifts, including AI adoption, cybersecurity challenges, data growth, regulatory complexity, network modernization, and increasing customer experience expectations.
Looking Ahead
Bob expressed gratitude for the people and experiences that have shaped his career and said he looks forward to reconnecting with former colleagues while collaborating with new teammates across OpenText.
His appointment strengthens OpenText's ability to help telecommunications and technology organizations address complex business challenges through AI, information management, and enterprise technology solutions.
About OpenText
OpenText is a global information management software company that helps organizations manage, secure, and gain value from information across cloud, cybersecurity, AI, digital operations, and enterprise applications. Its solutions support businesses across industries in accelerating digital transformation and improving operational performance.