Robert has over 25 years of retail and financial management experience, which has proved invaluable in his role as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He has a deep understanding of the Group’s businesses and strategy and has a strong track record of creating shareholder value. He is a Chartered Accountant and joined WH Smith in 2004 as Retail Finance Director. He is a non-executive director and Chair of the Audit Committee of The Watches of Switzerland Group PLC. He is the Executive sponsor of the WH Smith Gender Network.