Rob brings over 15 years of international experience across the aerospace and marine sectors, having held roles in design engineering, manufacturing, project management and in-service support. His career includes time with industry leaders such as Airbus and Sunseeker, where he developed a strong foundation in innovation and cross-sector collaboration. Notably, he led the development of a fully electric, two-seater carbon-fibre aircraft early in his career.
Now based at the AUB Innovation Studio, Rob supports the region’s innovation ecosystem by managing partnerships with local, national and international businesses. He helps connect companies—from start-ups to established enterprises—with research expertise, innovation projects and skills development opportunities.
Rob holds an MBA from Hult Ashridge and an MEng in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Surrey. As a Dorset Ambassador, he is passionate about championing the county’s creative, technical and entrepreneurial strengths, and fostering connections between academia and industry.