Brand Partnerships
DESIGN MILK
Rob worked with a Sydney based PE firm as an investor and CEO to acquire and lead this publicly listed eCommerce & digital media marketplace, with the goals of reversing the large losses, reestablish the brand position, identify new growth channels and sell the business when appropriate.
Mission accomplished.
With the support of the Board and a great team, we successfully rebuilt the existing platform, acquired a California based digital media company brand, integrated eCommerce into the content platform, grew the audience to 10 million social media followers, developed 550+ supplier relations, achieved profitability, and successfully sold the business in 2023.
EDIFY COLLECTIVE
EDIFY is a pioneering EdTech micro learning platform.
Supported by AI, we develop customised modules of 7-minute training capsules, delivered by passionate experts and industry leaders, to every employee within your organisation, regardless of company size or location.
The result? 60% less training time for your team, double the learning retention, and overall more productive, knowledgeable performance.
As fractional COO Robert is supporting the Co-Founders and Expert Council to raise additional funding, operationalise and scale the business globally.
HENI
HENI is a pioneering technology company, making art learning and collecting accessible to everyone.
Working with world-leading artists and estates such as Damien Hirst, Gerhard Richter, Peter Doig, and Francis Bacon, HENI manages the artist interests across multiple areas, including production, publishing, NFTs, art research and analysis.
We are working with HENI leadership to develop and implement a new art merchandise & publication strategy across all commercial, production and operational elements of the HENI brand and business
COLLAGERIE
COLLAGERIE expertly curates the best of fashion, interiors, beauty and lifestyle. Celebrating brands, design and shopping at every price point, giving their community an innovative way to discover things they will love.
Robert recently joined COLLAGERIE as an equity investor and advisor.
Having completed a successful funding round, the Collagerie team has refocused the business, is enjoying triple-digit growth, established new editorial partnerships & collaborations, and an exciting US expansion.
We support Collagerie on their overall business strategy, commercial and financial decisions, and the USA platform launch.
STEPHEN WEBSTER
Established in 1989 Stephen Webster quickly became the jeweller to rock-n-roll stars, artists & celebrities. He continues to break the rules of fine jewellery today with intelligent, thought-provoking and visionary designs.
Stephen has a strong commitment to ethical production and a passion for future-proofing British craftsmanship and goldsmithing.
In 2013 HRH King Charles presented Stephen with an MBE for his services to the British Jewellery Industry.
Robert is supporting Stephen with the development of the brand's growth strategy, market positioning and international distribution plans.
SENTIO
SENTIO is an AI powered tech platform that uses existing CCTV security cameras to provide retailers with customer biometric data to support critical business decisions.
SENTIO can cover 97% of any size physical location, providing secure, detailed, real time data that will help maximise revenue, minimise losses, and ensure operational efficiency across all business functions.
As an equity investor and advisor, we are working with SENTIO to scale the business globally across multiple product categories and channels, including luxury and fast fashion retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG and supermarket companies.
THAMES
Thames Founder & Creative Director, Blondey McCoy started the Thames brand following a succesful modeling career, and a 5 year skating and product collaboration with Palace Skateboards.
In 2019 Blondey took creative control of Thames. Leaving Palace Skateboards to establish Thames MMXX, alongside his writing and TV career.
The inspiration for Thames draws on Blondey’s own life and experiece within the British skateboarding culture.
We are helping Blondey define the THAMES position, brand, product & commercial strategy, both domestically and internationally.
EVARI
Evari’s e-Bikes are hand built in Silverstone, UK for the ultimate riding experience.
Founded in 2018 by Craig McDonald, Evari is a reflection of Craig’s lifelong passions of BMX, motocross racing, mountain biking and aviation.
Inspired by F1 technology and design, Evari are at the pinnacle of the e-Bike manufacturing industry.
We are developing the next-stage growth strategy for Evari, including the brand positioning, marketing, commercial strategy, operations, international distribution and investment support.
STUART TREVOR
Stuart Trevor, the namesake brand of the All Saints Founder, is a fully circular, sustainable fashion brand.
Robert is an equity investor and partner alongside Stuart, developing the go-to-market strategy, business operations, merchandising and distribution plans, digital & retail rollout, organisational structure, and investor relations
With strong relationships across fabric mills, vintage suppliers and retail brands we can access millions of metres of already produced "dead-stock" fabric, new-unsold finished garments and unique vintage pieces.
We redesign the garments and fabric, giving them a second life, saving tonnes of wastage and reducing fashions environmental issues.
THYME & BERTIOLI
Caryn & Milly, the amazing Mother & Daughter duo founded the stunning Cotswold located Thyme estate and Bertioli wellness brand.
The Founders first met Robert in NYC in 2019, and having navigated lockdown challenges to establish the business and create a wonderful customer experience, we were asked to develop an overarching UK and International growth strategy for the brands, and implement new commercial operations, supply chain, distribution, and marketing plans that will enable the sibling brands to expand and grow on a global level.
GREENDIGS
Greendigs, is part of US based Scotts MiracleGro Corporation. Greendigs is a unique eCommerce marketplace platform specialising in the delivery of live, indoor & outdoor plants, growing accessories, and editorial content dedicated to helping customers make the most of their growing experience.
We advised and supported the platform launch, retail and pop-up locations, created the eCommerce platform framework for the mixed inventory and drop ship based model, whilst helping the fantastic Scotts team shift the organisation toward a more agile, DTC focused operating model.
CONFIDENTIAL
Confidential is the working name of a soon-to-launch platform dedicated to identifying, verifying, curating and selling sustainably produced furniture and home decor that are free of toxic chemicals and safe for our homes & families.
Over the past two years we have supported the founders by developing the strategic opportunity, brand position, investment program, platform architecture, and acquisition of a toxic chemical verification NGO that will support our goal of educating customers on how to create healthier homes and happy spaces.