Robert brings a wealth of experience from his 30-year career in financial services. His earlier career at NatWest initially involved corporate banking roles before moving into central finance function positions. More recently Robert has specialised in start-ups and scaling businesses and has held Board and CFO roles with challenger banks Vanquis and Cashplus. In his most recent role as interim CFO he helped Griffin Financial Technology Limited obtain a banking licence. These experiences have included capital and debt fund-raising and development of corporate governance.

Although Robert has held senior finance positions, he also brings management experience of technology, HR, audit, and Company Secretarial functions.

He is an Associate of the London Institute of Banking and Finance and is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Robert chairs the Audit Committee.