Bob Visger

About Bob Visger

I am a self-starter, highly accomplished, and influential leader with extensive experience transforming organizations to propel culture while developing a positive landscape in diverse and ever-changing environments. Additionally, I demonstrate a proven record of success developing and implementing enterprise strategies to drive strategic direction, profitability, growth, and performance. I am a strategic director developing powerful teams, establishing expectations, communicating vision, and monitoring performance to maximize effectiveness. Additionally, I am a transformational leader coaching through change and challenges while providing scalable solutions to overcome obstacles and increase productivityMy strength includes the ability to make strong decisions, with a focus on data and cross functional followership Key Skills Dynamic Initiatives • Strategic Planning • Team Management • Strong Communication • Technology and Operations Focus • Cross Functional Followership • Operational Controls • World-Class Collaboration • Change Management • Global Compliance • Management & Planning • Operational Risk Management • Control Implementation • Analytics & Data

Experience

1. EVP Global Operations

   Verifone

   Jan 2026 — Present · Akron, OH, US

   As Executive Vice President of Global Operations, I lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of end-to-end operational performance across the enterprise. I am responsible for driving operational excellence, supply chain resilience, manufacturing effectiveness, and service delivery across global markets—ensuring the organization operates with efficiency, agility, quality, and cost discipline.With a commitment to operational rigor and people-first leadership, I build high-performing global teams and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. I am passionate about enabling sustainable growth, improving business performance, and ensuring operational readiness to support the company’s future ambitions.

Education

• Stark State College of Technology

  AAS, Electronic Engineering

  1998 — 2001

• Western Governors University

  Master's degree, MSML

  2018 — 2018

• Franklin University

  BS, Applied Managment

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Program Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Human Resources
• Manufacturing
• Electronics
• Troubleshooting
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Automation
• Product Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• New Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Quality Assurance
• Entrepreneurship
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Product Management
• Engineering Management
• Management
• Semiconductors
• Leadership
• Engineering