Robert Webb
Location: United Arab Emirates
Biography
Rob Webb is an accomplished global technology executive, digital transformation guide, growth advisor, management consultant and senior executive coach with proven expertise driving strategic change through technology innovation and building collaborative partnerships. Rob is a true global citizen who has lived and worked in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Atlanta, Washington and New York.
Rob is committed to helping leaders, teams and organizations maximize their growth potential by enhancing strategic clarity, leveraging technology for growth and developing high performance leaders and teams. Mr. Webb has deep experience in multiple industries including hospitality, aviation and financial services and has proven leadership in all areas of technology and organizational transformation.
Rob served most recently as Digital and Technology Advisor for a multi-billion dollar real estate development program that is part of Saudi Vision 2030. Previously, he held the positions of Global CIO for Etihad Aviation Group, Global CIO for Hilton Worldwide, Global CIO at Equifax and held divisional CIO positions at General Electric in Power Systems, Global Consumer Finance and Commercial Finance. He began his career as a management consultant with Accenture.
Mr. Webb received his BA from the University of Western Ontario and received his MBA from the ESCP European School of Management in Paris, France. He has also completed executive education at MIT Sloan School of Management, IESE Business School and Harvard Business School.
Rob completed the Masters in Consulting and Coaching for Change at INSEAD in Singapore where his research program focused on “Key Success Factors for Digital Transformation from the People, Culture and Human Dynamics Perspective”. Rob holds Advanced Executive Coaching Certification from the Columbia Business School (3CP) and is a Senior Executive Coach with the Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario.
Niche Areas of Expertise
- C-Suite
- Change Management
- Digital Leadership
- Globalization
- Intercultural Communications
- Leaders in Transition
- Organizational Development
- Startup Ventures
Industry Experience
- Aerospace & Defense
- Capital Projects & Infrastructure
- Financial Services
- Hospitality
- Metals & Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Private Equity & Principal Investors
- Professional Services
- Startups
- Travel, Transport & Logistics
Languages
- English
- French
Education
- ESCP Paris - MBA, International Business
- Western University - BA, Political Science & Economics
- INSEAD Singapore - MA, Consulting and Coaching for Change
Certifications
- EMCC
- Columbia University Columbia Coaching Certification Program
- Center for Creative Leadership
- Hogan
- 360 Interview
- MBTI
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