Rob Burgess is an independent consultant and corporate director for a number of public and private companies. He served as CEO of Macromedia, Inc., a leading provider of Internet and multimedia software from November 1996 to January 2005. He also served on the board of directors of Macromedia from November 1996 until December 2005, as Chairman of the board of Macromedia from July 1998 until December 2005 and as Executive Chairman of Macromedia from January 2005 until December 2005. Mr. Burgess joined the board of Adobe Systems Incorporated upon the company's acquisition of Macromedia in 2005 where he continues to serve. From 1991-1995 Mr. Burgess was the CEO and a board member of Alias Research Inc., which under his leadership, grew to become a large and highly profitable 3D software company in the entertainment industry. From 1984 to 1991, he held numerous executive positions with Silicon Graphics including Vice President of Applications where he led the development of medical and scientific imaging programs. Mr. Burgess holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University. He has served on the University's Campaign Cabinet and has been recognized with the Michael DeGroote Distinguished Alumni Award.