Rob has been Chief Executive Officer of the Berkeley Group since 2009. Berkeley builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the south of England and is the UK’s leading brownfield regeneration specialist.
As CEO, Rob has overseen an industry-leading sustainability strategy, including ground-breaking climate action, nature recovery and social value programmes, which continue to set the benchmark in terms of performance and future ambition.
He has been chair of Trustees of the Berkeley Foundation since its launch in 2011. This independent grant-making charity works in close partnership with the Berkeley Group and the voluntary sector to strengthen local communities and help disadvantaged young people achieve their potential.
He contributes to the Bank of England’s Real Estate Forum and to the public debate around housing delivery, brownfield regeneration, sustainability, placemaking and community well-being.
Rob joined the Council in May 2021.