Robert L. Dixon, Jr.
Robert L. Dixon, Jr. is the owner of The RD Factor, Inc., a digital and information technology consulting business. He has more than 40 years of experience leading business teams. During his career, he influenced the direction of two of the world’s most iconic organizations—PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble. As senior vice president and the longest-tenured chief information officer in PepsiCo’s history, Mr. Dixon oversaw the delivery of their information technology and risk management solutions worldwide. He unlocked over $1 billion in business improvements, drove critical cybersecurity investments, and led one of PepsiCo’s largest business transformation programs.
Previously, Mr. Dixon spent three decades with Procter & Gamble, where he founded the company’s SAP Global Center of Expertise, integrating multiple systems into a single SAP platform. His extensive experience as a global business leader in information technology, marketing, and corporate governance brings valuable insight to Gilbane’s business growth.
Mr. Dixon is an independent director of Anthem, Inc., Build-a-Bear Workshop, Inc., and Okta, Inc. An active leader in business, academic, and civic communities, he serves on advisory boards and industry groups. He is a trustee of his alma mater, the President’s Advisory Board, and the College of Computing Advisory Board. He has received numerous recognitions for his contributions, including Fellow – Information Technology Senior Management Forum, College of Engineering Hall of Fame, and Distinguished Engineering Alumni. Robert received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology.