ROB GARLICK

Executive Coach & Consultant

Rob brings 3 decades of business, finance and technology experience to his work as a Consultant and Coach, including thousands of meetings with with C-suite and top investors globally. Rob is also an author and speaker on the implications of AI on work and leadership and is a Visiting Professor at Surrey Universities Future of Work Centre. He has had a front row seat for most innovation areas in the last 30 years, published over 60 papers on innovation topics and delivered over 100 talks around the world in recent years on AI and the Future of Work. Rob is currently writing a book on how Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of work and the implications for leadership. ​

Rob spent over 30 years in Investment Banking and Fund Management, with UK, EMEA, US and Global management roles. His most recent role was Head of Innovation, Technology, and the Future of Work at Citi Global Insights, speaking to Citi’s corporate, investing and public sector clients. Previously Rob was Head of Citi Research EMEA, leading the team’s (of c.200) rise in the Institutional Investor surveys, from: #7 to #1 in UK, #9 to #2 in Western European, and #7 to #1 globally. As Global Product Head at Citi Research (c.1000 people) a focus was Theme Investing and Innovation. Rob also ran Citi's US Equity Sales desk covering some of the world’s leading asset managers and hedge funds, was a No.1 rated (II) Global TMT Salesperson, a Fund Manager and an Analyst. ​

Rob was promoted to Managing Director in 2006 and has spent 20 years managing, mentoring, and coaching leaders at all levels. Among other qualifications, Rob holds a Masters in Executive Coaching and Behavioural Change, is a qualified Executive Coach, an EMCC Senior Practitioner, has a BSc (Econ) degree in Accounting and Management and passed the AIIMR (Associate of the Institute of Investment Management & Research) as a prize-winner in Interpretation of Accounts & Corporate Finance. ​

Driven to help senior leaders and their teams thrive and excel during change, Rob specialises in: 1. helping senior leaders in new roles, focusing on vision, strategy, stakeholder engagement, leadership style and personal growth; 2. supporting leaders through technological and organisational transformations; 3. helping leaders build engaged, aligned, and high-performing teams.​

Based near London with his wife and four children, Rob enjoys adventure, sports, and has travelled extensively.