Bob Whitman is responsible for Corning FTTx strategy and development activities for the telecommunications segment. Active for years in the promotion and education of FTTH, Bob has developed technical and commercial expertise as well as public policy proficiency.

He one of the three founding individuals of the FTTH Council.

Previously, Bob worked for several years as Manager, Global Broadband Market Development for Corning Optical Fiber, as well as a variety of marketing and engineering roles.

Prior to joining Corning in 1997 Bob served as a Nuclear Power Engineering Officer in the US Navy.