Betty and I were very pleased that my old friend General Rosie Rosenberg and his wife stopped by on Sunday to join us for lunch. The visit was a real treat, and we had much to talk about. It was people like Rosie who made SAIC a success, and I am very disappointed that he is no longer an active part of the company.
– Bob
I am glad to hear that Rosie is well, traveling, and meeting with his friend. I was always fond of Rosie, and enjoyed working with him. I considered him one of the most engaged and engaging managers in the company, always willing to hear a point of view and always a fair arbiter. Good luck to him and to you, Dr. Beyster.
David: Thanks for your post. I remember you fondly and the big role you played at Comsystems. I agree with you wholeheartedly about Rosie. He is a rare individual. Best wishes to you. — Bob
Rosie certainly has the SAIC DNA – a passion for excellence and the thirst for getting involved in the hardest problems there are. I really enjoyed working with him when he was at SAIC.
Off topic — You know that I am currently on a 4-year assignment for SAIC in Australia where I am working to advance SAIC’s enterprise-wide interests in the region. It is a great opportunity to work with people from all over the company, and we’ve been able to bring some pretty unique combinations of capability to bear in the market already. This is a great market for growth that really needs SAIC’s creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
I have had a chance to meet with small businesses, university researchers, and other technology proponents here in Australia (including both state and federal officials). I have been encouraged by their interest and receptivity to SAIC’s success story – a story that has provided a successful blueprint for harnessing the power of creativity that exists right here in Australia. Best wishes Bob — Rizzi
Steve: It’s good to hear from you. I agree with you on your assessment of Rosie. He is a talented man, and he was a great asset to SAIC. I don’t know how anyone could possibly step into his shoes, although I am aware that the company does have many talented individuals. I am happy to learn that your work in Australia on behalf of SAIC is going well. I recently read in the newspapers that the U.S. and Australian governments are making plans to strengthen their defense ties. This should create even more opportunities for you and your team. I know that you will continue to do great things for the company, no matter what your assignment may be. I hope you will continue to keep me up to date on your progress. — Bob