Bob Osborne founded The Osborne Group in 1994 and formerly served as its chairman. Since its inception The Osborne Group has evolved from a locally-focused consultancy to one serving grass roots, national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout the world.

Prior to forming The Osborne Group, Bob held several key positions including Corporate Vice President, Trans World Airlines where he managed the $1.4 billion pension plan, aerospace medicine, corporate benefits and market development. Other previous positions include Regional General Manager, Dun & Bradstreet Healthcare Information, and New York State Medicaid Commissioner.

Bob is a former National Trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a director of the Children's Health Fund, and a director and chairman of the Finance Committee for the United Hospital Fund in New York City. He also serves on the Advisory Board of The McKissack Group, a construction management company based in New York City.

Bob is also a former member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research.