Rob is an accomplished business leader and Chief Procurement Officer (TfNSW 2021–2024, Westpac, CBA) with extensive global experience across the Automotive, Chemicals, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Higher Education, Financial Services, and Public sectors. He also serves as an external Board Director, guiding organisations through business strategy and transformation. As Founder and Managing Director of The Executive Athlete, Rob focuses on optimising organisational talent, culture, and performance through Leadership Development, Coaching, Advisory, and Training solutions. He has been an Expert Facilitator at the UTS Business School, a Certified Leadership Trainer, and a Certified Behavioural & Emotional Intelligence Analyst. Rob holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MSc in Procurement, a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology, and is both MCIPS and FCIPS accredited. Rob is a Principal Faculty Member at AcademyGlobal, a CIPS ANZ Lead Trainer, and a CIPS Director Associate within the training faculty—recognising his contribution to developing senior procurement capability and leadership. He is also a Direct Associate and an active CASME Facilitator in Asia Pacific.