As Chief Executive Officer for the Science Park, Robin is responsible for the strategic development of its wide-ranging, award-winning facilities for leading technology companies and innovative start-ups. Previously, he completed his doctorate in advanced materials and started his career as a research scientist in the automotive industry. He joined the defence firm QinetiQ as a forensic engineer, examining broken bits of aircraft and military hardware, ultimately moving into project management and leading multi-million-pound projects and bids within air and land divisions. Robin is a member of both the Association for Project Management and the Institute of Directors.