Rob Acuna, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer, 1218 Global. Rob joined 1218 Global at its inception in 2008 and has most recently held the position of President, leading the professional and managed services practices for North America, EMEA, and APAC. In Rob’s previous role as Chief Strategy Officer, he was responsible for identifying, guiding and directing strategic initiatives as well as evaluating future investment opportunities and managing the 1218 Sales Organization. Rob has an entrepreneurial approach and has over 25 years of experience helping organizations develop and execute on complex and business centric technology strategies. Rob provides a broad strategic vision with a practical approach to execution for all of our global practices and markets. Rob received a BA Degree from University of Texas at Austin.
PRESS RELEASE: 1218 Global Announces Senior Leadership changes
DALLAS, TX, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —
1218 Global, a leading global provider of innovative implementation, professional and managed services announced the fulfillment of the next important step in the growth of the company. Founder and CEO Nick McCune becomes Chairman of the Board of 1218 Global, while Rob Acuna, current President, becomes the new Chief Executive Officer. Nick founded the company in 2008 with the vision to provide opportunities to individuals to succeed in their careers. In setting up people to succeed, he and the leadership team built a global company with talented, dedicated people. Over the years, this has resulted in 1218 growing into a global company spanning the US, EMEA and APAC.
Rob Acuna was appointed President of 1218 in September 2020 and since that time, under his leadership, the company has grown into one of Bullhorn’s premier implementation partners and expanded its footprint globally into implementation of other technology platforms in new markets in EMEA and APAC. His achievements over the past 3 years make him more than able to continue the work that Nick began. In taking the CEO role, Rob will now set the 1218 Global vision and growth strategy for all of North America, EMEA, and APAC. With the focus and vision that Rob brings to this new leadership role, 1218 Global is perfectly positioned to continue its strong growth globally.
Nick stated, “We are at an exciting moment for 1218. I’ve been doing this for a long time, and it’s the right time now for fresh leadership and the kind of energy that Rob brings to the CEO role. We are fortunate to have someone of his caliber and experience to define and move forward his vision for 1218 Global’s future.”
As Rob describes the changes, “Surrounded and supported by what I believe is the strongest team in the industry, I look forward to the work ahead that will present challenges and opportunities for company and individual growth and lasting success.”
About Nick McCune
Nick McCune’s extensive experience and entrepreneurial background have been the foundation of 1218 Global. He has leveraged his long-standing relationships with consultants, clients and business partners to build an outstanding company that understands client needs and delivers exceptional results. Over the years he has built a strong leadership team that is now taking 1218 Global into the future continuing 1218’s tradition of excellence. Nick began his consulting career with Deloitte. In 2005, Nick co-founded Newbury Consulting Group as Managing Partner in charge of delivery and consulting operations.
Nick is a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
About Rob Acuna
Rob joined 1218 Global at its inception in 2008 and has most recently held the position of President, leading the professional and managed services practices for North America, EMEA, and APAC. In Rob’s previous role as Chief Strategy Officer, he was responsible for identifying, guiding and directing strategic initiatives as well as evaluating future investment opportunities and managing the 1218 Sales Organization. Rob has an entrepreneurial approach and has over 25 years of experience helping organizations develop and execute on complex and business centric technology strategies. Rob provides a broad strategic vision with a practical approach to execution for all of our global practices and markets.
Rob received a BA Degree from University of Texas at Austin.
About 1218 Global: 1218 Global founded in 2008, quickly grew to a global business providing world class strategic consulting, professional services, and managed services. This vision is achieved today by providing clients around the globe with superbly talented people whose experience and expertise solve problems and deliver results. To learn more about 1218 Global visit us at www.1218Global.com
