Bob O’Brien, Co-Founder and CFO of DSCC, has a wealth of experience in the display and electronics industries. He is known for his ability to turn market and business analysis into strategic insights. Bob’s expertise lies in analyzing display materials such as glass and AMOLED materials, as well as covering developments in TV and other large-screen display applications. He regularly contributes to the DSCC Weekly Review with reports on these topics.
During his time at Corning, Bob led the CGT intelligence team in creating tools for analyzing short- and long-term dynamics in the LCD industry. He developed an analytical model for predicting glass demand based on supply/demand dynamics in the LCD value chain, which was instrumental in helping Corning navigate its vulnerability to market fluctuations. In addition to this, Bob conducted consumer survey work to understand the TV replacement cycle and played a key role in exploring and developing the Gorilla glass business in emerging markets as the cover glass market matured.
At LG.Philips and Philips, Bob led a team that evaluated six different display technologies for the large-screen TV market. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in advancing understanding of the market and technology outlook in the TV industry. This work helped position LG.Philips and Philips as leaders in the industry, allowing them to make informed decisions about their future investments in display technology.
