Summary​

Rob helps leaders navigate complex change. He brings a rare combination to coaching – three decades working with C-suite leaders and top investors globally, direct experience leading large teams through change, and a deep understanding of what high-performance demands in practice. As the author of ’AI – Anarchy or Abundance?’ and a Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey's Future of Work Research Centre, his work focuses on pro-human leadership in our AI-driven age.​

Coaching Style​

Rob is a solution-focused thinking partner, combining challenge with encouragement. He specialises in three change areas:​
1. Supporting senior leaders stepping into new roles​
2. Leading through change, including AI-driven transformation​
3. Building high-performing teams during periods of uncertainty​

Professional Experience​

Rob spent over two decades at Citi in senior leadership roles, including Head of Research for EMEA (c. 200 people), Managing Director and Global Research Product Head (c. 1,000 people), and Head of Innovation, Technology and the Future of Work. He led research teams to top rankings – from #7 to #1 in the UK, #9 to #2 in Western Europe, and #7 to #1 globally – experience that gives him a sharp understanding of what high-performance leadership requires. Rob has published over 60 papers on innovation topics and advised C-suite leaders, investors, and policymakers worldwide. Earlier in his career, Rob ran Citi’s US Equity Sales desk, was a #1 ranked Global TMT Salesperson, and a US Fund Manager.

Qualifications

Masters in Executive Coaching and Behavioural Change. EMCC Senior Practitioner. Visiting Professor of the Future of Work. BSc in Accounting and Management. AIIMR prize-winner.

Personal Interests​

Based near London with his wife and four children, Rob has a lifelong appetite for adventure and stepping into the unknown – a curiosity he brings to his work.