Speakers

Robin is a results-driven senior executive with a proven track record of leadership and innovation across Defence and Security sectors. He has recently founded a UK-based consultancy to help businesses expand their footprint in national and international security markets, combining strategic insight with hands-on experience to provide actionable insights and foster growth.

Robin commissioned as an Army Officer into the Royal Signals and completed a distinguished 30-year military career. He commanded at the Brigade level (CEO of a 5,000 strong organisation) and is experienced at leading multi-disciplinary teams of military personnel and civil servants. His career highlights include delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and leading digital transformation initiatives in some of the world’s most challenging environments. He served overseas on deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan, under UK national, UN, and NATO missions.

Robin has played a pivotal role in the procurement and delivery of major military equipment projects, overseeing substantial investments. Most notably, as Director for Capability in UK Strategic Command, he led a £30Bn/10 yrs portfolio, focusing on pan-Defence digital, intelligence, specialist and strategic enabling capabilities. A strategic thinker, Robin has contributed to several Defence and Security Reviews. In his last role he spearheaded a Defence-level change programme to enhance integration and interoperability across Land, Sea, Air, Space, and Cyber domains. His leadership extended to international collaboration, where he chaired the multi-national Board focused on communications interoperability among UK, US, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand Armed Forces. Robin still supports Defence and the Army as a Colonel Commandant in the Royal Corps of Signals.

Outside of his professional career, Robin serves as Trustee for Team Forces, a charity dedicated to supporting military personnel, veterans, and their families to undertake sporting and adventurous endeavours. He is a governor at Shrewsbury High School, a keen road cyclist and enjoys mountaineering, running and endurance challenges. Robin is married to Samantha and is the proud father of two grown daughters.