Robert served as Company Secretary for 20 years before becoming a director in 2018. He is a partner in Keystone Law specialising in commercial property and development work having previously been a partner and director of Whitehead Monckton for many years. He has previously held the positions of Deputy Coroner for Maidstone and Mid Kent, and Under Sheriff of Kent. He is an avid sports fan, especially football, cricket and golf which he plays as regularly as he can.