Meet the Chiefs: Bob Cellucci, bpm'online
This week in Meet the Chiefs we chatted with Bob Cellucci, director of Partner Development at bpm'online, a cloud-based software automation vendor.
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Bob Cellucci, director of Partner Development, bpm'online
Cellucci: At 13, I became our church organist. My feet barely hit the pedals. But it was my first paying gig. From there, I went on to play in several bands, compose and arrange my way through two music colleges, and arrange and conduct many jazz big band charts and a few full orchestras in Los Angeles. I learned about organizational structure and how to lead disparate teams and individuals.
The VAR Guy says: Wow, it's not often that a first job pays off in a big way like that! It's always impressive when you can take your passion for music and incorporate it into your career.
Cellucci: I’m pretty happy with my Audi A4. However, my dream car is actually a 30’ Stamas Predator fishing boat—or something much like it. I learned to fly fish when I was a kid on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire from George Windsor, an older gentleman and family friend. I’ll live on the boat and fish all day. I can do that, right?
The VAR Guy says: Of course you can live on a fishing boat! It might get a little cramped, but at least you would always have a steady supply of fresh food!
Cellucci: Cape Cod—kicking back and breathing in the salt air. If you stay away from the crowds and the traffic, it’s a great place to unwind. Unfortunately, we have Wi-Fi at the family house so I wasn’t completely off the grid. Next time …
The VAR Guy says: Cape Cod sure is beautiful. We can almost hear the gulls and see all the little cottages now.
Cellucci: “The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization” by Peter M. Senge. I've worn out two copies. It was a great read when I first found it and it’s been a go-to reference book for me as I’ve built several teams and partner channels over the years. It’s about leverage, team structures and alignment, listening and learning as a team, and on seeing the road signs early, acknowledging that you see them and then responding. Some companies get it, but many companies get it wrong. I’ve worked at both.
The VAR Guy says: Peter M. Senge has also written several other business leadership books, including "The Dance of Change" and "Schools That Learn", in addition to being a founding chairperson of the Society for Organizational Learning and a lecturer at MIT.
Cellucci: I acquired a real appreciation for Yamaha pianos when I was at Berklee College of Music. Every brand and every piano has its own touch, tone and sound that give it its unique voice. When I was able, I went out and bought an awesome mahogany U1. It was just right.
The VAR Guy says: This looks like a beautiful piano. Maybe we'll learn to play someday!
Cellucci: It was "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart. Now I'm just lost.
The VAR Guy says: We were sad to see Jon Stewart leave "The Daily Show" too, but at the same time we're excited to see what he does next. Have you seen "Rosewater," the movie he directed?
Cellucci: I wanted to be an F15 Fighter Pilot. Lighting up the bad guys at Mach 2. I thought it would be the coolest thing to do. A high school friend went on to fly F14s and escorted oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. I ran into him one time when he was home on leave. I dreamed of doing it —but he actually did it. It was then that I learned the importance of focused commitment. I know that we don’t get do-overs but if we did …
The VAR Guy says: Did you ask your friend if he could take you for a ride sometime? We bet being a fighter pilot would be awesome (so long as you aren't afraid of heights, that is).
Cellucci: "Twelve O’ Clock High" is always the clear winner for leadership lessons and management motivation. Watch it a second time with purpose. But the movie I’ve watched at least 15 times and will keep watching is "The Hunt for Red October." James Earl Jones saying, “I was never here …”
The VAR Guy says: We could listen to James Earl Jones say anything, honestly. Anyone who voices both Darth Vader and Mufasa from "The Lion King" is basically the coolest person ever.
Cellucci: "Twelve O’ Clock High" is always the clear winner for leadership lessons and management motivation. Watch it a second time with purpose. But the movie I’ve watched at least 15 times and will keep watching is "The Hunt for Red October." James Earl Jones saying, “I was never here …”
The VAR Guy says: We could listen to James Earl Jones say anything, honestly. Anyone who voices both Darth Vader and Mufasa from "The Lion King" is basically the coolest person ever.
This week in Meet the Chiefs we chatted with Bob Cellucci, director of Partner Development at bpm'online, a process-based CRM vendor.
Cellucci joined bpm'online in March and is responsible for managing the company's partner operations, including its new channel partner program, which debuted in April. Prior to working at bpm'online, Cellucci served as Global Partner Program director at Telerik and also served as vice president of Partner Channel at Merchant Warehouse.
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