Joe M. Rife, Ph.D. -- Founder and Principal Consultant of GENEVA Group
Dr. Rife is a seasoned executive consultant with leadership experience in technology, marketing, finance and operation of emerging business in turbulent markets. He leads teams that design and build integrated business systems for manufacturing and distribution companies. His management and consulting experience spans over 30 years.
CONSULTING
GENEVA Group Inc., Belmont, Massachusetts
President and Founder, 1982 to Present
Dr. Rife has extensive consulting activity with major U.S. corporations, U.S. Government and International Agencies. Activities focus on identification of appropriate technology, products, markets and development planning and management. Design recommendations have been used in successful products generating more than $800M sales.
Engine and Energy Technology
Patent Infringement: analysis, deposition, expert testimony
Emerging markets: analysis, peer review
Information Systems: best practices, governance, technology,
Apparel, Industrial and Consumer Products
Information systems: best practices, technology, implementation and management
Emerging markets: business strategy, analysis, systems, financing
Food Service Equipment and Retail Grocery
Information systems: best practices, technology, implementation and management
Emerging markets: business strategy, analysis, systems, financing
Life Sciences
Information systems: best practices, technology, implementation and management
Operations: technology support to business operations
Compliance: validation of computer records
Advisory Board, Acting CIO, ClothingWarehouse.com
Rapidly growing apparel company featuring brand name clothing, apparel and accessories. Dr. Rife works with the management team on IT strategy, staffing and execution.
Chief Information Officer, Kysor//Warren, Inc. (acting)
Chief Information Officer, Enodis, PLC (acting)
Vision and strategy, governance and practice models, reorganized IT department mission and operating structure and hired a successor CIO.
Chief Information Officer, Coley Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. (acting)
Designed, built and implemented enterprise platforms and applications while the company grew rapidly from 10-100 employees. Successful completion of this assignment culminated with hiring and launching an internal staff to manage and grow corporate systems within a well-defined blueprint.