Robert spent 13 years in the British Army. He was an infantry officer in the Welsh Guards where among other things he trained and mentored hundreds of soldiers, often from underprivileged backgrounds, additionally he led an independent leadership training academy preparing hundreds of young talent for promotion into more senior roles. Robert left the army in 2008 to try his hand at strategy and business. He did this via an INSEAD MBA and a stint at McKinsey & Co., in London. Roles in strategy, sales and startups have followed. One of these brought him to South Africa. He has fallen in love with South Africa for the warmth of its diverse peoples, its magnificent landscapes, and the richness of its flora and fauna. South Africa is Robert’s adopted home.
