Years of Professional Experience
Robin Whitcombe
London
Summary
AI Strategist & Business Transformation Leader | Driving Business Growth and Innovation with AI. With 30+ years of experience in business development, strategy, and consulting, I specialize in leveraging AI to drive growth and innovation. Holding an Executive MBA and advanced AI certifications from The Power Business School in Madrid, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI, I am also pursuing a PhD to deepen my AI expertise. My core focus is applying AI to sustainability analytics, predictive procurement, climate change mitigation, and social impact measurement. Additionally, I optimize marketing strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and utilize Natural Language Processing (NLP) for advocacy and AI-powered learning platforms. I deliver measurable results by embedding AI into business strategies, fostering innovation, and promoting ethical AI practices and governance. I aim to help organizations unlock AI's full potential, creating sustainable competitive advantages in today's evolving market. Core AI Skills: AI Strategy & Implementation | Sustainability & Predictive Analytics | Climate Change Mitigation | Social Impact Measurement | NLP | AI Ethics & Governance | Business Development | Strategic Partnerships | Leadership | Marketing Strategy
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Certifications
Work History
Advanced AI Strategy Director
Outlier
10.2024 - Current
- Leading the development of cutting-edge Generative AI technology at Outlier, collaborating with subject matter experts to push the boundaries of AI innovation
- Implementing advanced AI strategies from San Francisco and World Wide
- Spearheading the integration of AI solutions to optimize processes and deliver exceptional results for Outlier's clients
Ambassador
The Sustainable Procurement Pledge
12.2020 - Current
United Nations Climate Change Ambassador
UN Environment Programme
01.2018 - Current
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Zero Circle
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Zero Circle a Circular Economy Reporting and Traceability Platform
- Www.zerocircle.eco
- Zero Circle a Circular Economy Reporting and Traceability Platform
- Www.zerocircle.eco
GLG Council Member
GLG
01.2018 - 01.2023
Global Supply Chain Management & Compliance Director
Dun & Bradstreet
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB) has the data and analytics you need to make better business decisions
- Fortune 500 companies & other global businesses of all sizes rely on our data, insight & analytics
- Visit us at www.dnb.com for more information
- D&B Global Supply Chain Management & Compliance Solutions help:
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- Automate your Supplier On-boarding and Screening with D&B Business Onboarding
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- Quickly gain deep insights into corporate spending and supplier risk with D&B Spend Intelligence
- The Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud delivers the world's most comprehensive business data and analytical insights
- With over 300 million business records, from more than tens of thousands sources, updated 5 million times per day, we turn data into insights that will help you accelerate sales, lower cost, manage risk, and transform your business
- Access our data and insights directly from our Data Cloud or through our range of comprehensive solutions
- Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB) has the data and analytics you need to make better business decisions
- Fortune 500 companies & other global businesses of all sizes rely on our data, insight & analytics
- Visit us at www.dnb.com for more information
Senior Vice President of Business Development (Board Member)
Value Chain Lab Ltd
01.2013 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: Value Chain Lab's mission is to build a software platform that will improve efficiency of global Supply Chains by removing logistics waste from its clients' networks
- For that goal VCL built a Supply Chain Intelligence platform, the primary purpose of which is to equip users with a state-of-the-art toolkit that enables them to generate insight, find value leakages and identify operational improvement opportunities more effectively
- Our approach and development efforts are grounded on the following set of beliefs:
- True waste can only be sustainably eliminated from a granular level
- Information should be timely and be both historical and forward looking
- Cutting edge analytical tools and technologies will re-define opportunities
- Convenience, mobility and ease of access to the info is the only way forward
- Collaboration across the sector will unlock tremendous potential
- VCL disrupts the current status quo and revolutionizes traditional supply chain management approaches
- Value Chain Lab's mission is to build a software platform that will improve efficiency of global Supply Chains by removing logistics waste from its clients' networks
Vice President of Business Development
ToolsGroup
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: ToolsGroup is the world's most experienced provider of demand analytics, inventory optimization and supply chain planning software
- Our single-model supply chain planning solution includes capabilities such as demand planning, demand sensing, sales and operations planning (S&OP), inventory optimization and promotion forecasting
- Our software models the demand signal so that our customers master demand volatility and achieve excellent service levels
- Our 'Powerfully Simple' approach supports highly intelligent decision-making, combined with ease-of-use
- ToolsGroup is the world's most experienced provider of demand analytics, inventory optimization and supply chain planning software
Vice President of Business Development
WaveAccess
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: WaveAccess is a software company developing business solutions since 2000 and also a Official Microsoft Partner
- We integrate diverse IT systems or re-design existing applications to support technology advancements
- To ensure quality, management and delivery we adopt Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Agile methodologies (Scrum) which provide a comprehensive process framework for industry-tested practices on software and systems delivery, implementation and effective project management
- WaveAccess is a software company developing business solutions since 2000 and also a Official Microsoft Partner
Vice President of Business Development
AWA Alexander Watson Associates
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Established in 1971, AWA is the leading Research & Analysis organization for the Specialty Paper, Film, Packaging, Coating, Converting and Printing Industries
- Responsible for all Brand Strategy, Business Development Implementation & Execution, Marketing Communications including Media and Press across the core business
- Management of all revenue activity in the Netherlands, UK, USA & Singapore offices
- Established in 1971, AWA is the leading Research & Analysis organization for the Specialty Paper, Film, Packaging, Coating, Converting and Printing Industries
Business Development Manager - Technology Market
Euromonitor International
10.2010 - 08.2011
- New business generation into the consumer electronics, consumer appliances market, Identifying and establishing contact with C level board members and senior management to present solution based sales of syndicated research and customized research projects
Business Development Manager - Energy & Utilities
DataMonitor
12.2009 - 10.2010
- This is a consultative business development role penetrating the top energy and utility organizations throughout Europe Positioning research, consulting and peer networking advisory services to Directors and other members of senior management focused purely on the business strategy and critical initiatives to ensure growth
Business Development Manager - Corporate Market
Gartner
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Strategic new business and account management into various sized organizations through a large volume of prospecting and engagements such as analyst briefings, roundtable and key events ensure tactical and strategic growth, pipeline generation and sales progression
Business Development Manager / Team Leader
Fujitsu Siemens Computers
01.2006 - 01.2007
- This role was to drive new business within the corporate market space via telephone, meetings and partner engagements
- Team Leader of six people and responsibilities include consistent new business closure, pipeline growth and forecast accuracy along with performance measures being achieved
Business Development Manager - Public Sector Market
IBM
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Development of New and Existing Business by the creation of strategic cold calling campaigns within the Public Sector
- Up selling and cross selling software modules, upgrades and bespoke solutions to organizations such as Transport for London, Investors in People UK, a number of different Councils and Local Authorities
Business Development Manager - Education Market
Cisco
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Business Development 200 key education accounts within Independent Schools, Academies, PFI Projects and LEA's
- Relationship developed with Partners, Key decision makers, Project Managers, Local Government Officers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
The University of Manchester
Manchester 08.1997
Accounting and Business/Management -
University of West London
MBA - Executive MBA, Artificial Intelligence For Business
The Power Business School
Madrid11-2024
MBA - Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Innovation & Digital Transformation
ThePowerMBA
Madrid09.2022
Skills
- AI Strategy & Implementation
- Sustainability & Predictive Analytics
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Social Impact Measurement
- NLP
- AI Ethics & Governance
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Brand strategy
- Data analytics
- Partnership development
- Customer segmentation
- Financial forecasting
- Corporate governance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Product strategy
- Growth strategies
- Strategic partnerships
- Go-to-market strategy
- Executive leadership
- Strategic planning and execution
- Strategic business planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Sales leadership
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Sales growth
- Risk management
- Budget planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Solution innovation
- Market research
- Profit and loss management
- Professional demeanor
- Process improvements
- Transformative leadership
- Organizational development
- Marketing and advertising
- MIssion and vision
- Digital marketing
Certification
- Frictionless Sales
- Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud
- EMC Proven Professional Certification (EMC)
- HubSpot Sales Software
- Sales Management Training: Strategies for Developing a Successful Modern Sales Team
Languages
English
German
Personal Information
Title: Executive MBA | Google AI Expert | Advanced AI Strategy Director | Business Strategy, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Leader
Core AI Skills
- AI Strategy & Implementation
- Sustainability & Predictive Analytics
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Social Impact Measurement
- NLP
- AI Ethics & Governance
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
Timeline
Advanced AI Strategy Director
Outlier
10.2024 - Current
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Zero Circle
01.2022 - 01.2023
Ambassador
The Sustainable Procurement Pledge
12.2020 - Current
Global Supply Chain Management & Compliance Director
Dun & Bradstreet
03.2018 - 12.2018
United Nations Climate Change Ambassador
UN Environment Programme
01.2018 - Current
GLG Council Member
GLG
01.2018 - 01.2023
Vice President of Business Development
ToolsGroup
04.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Vice President of Business Development (Board Member)
Value Chain Lab Ltd
01.2013 - 04.2018
Vice President of Business Development
WaveAccess
12.2012 - 01.2014
Vice President of Business Development
AWA Alexander Watson Associates
10.2011 - 01.2013
Business Development Manager - Technology Market
Euromonitor International
10.2010 - 08.2011
Business Development Manager - Energy & Utilities
DataMonitor
12.2009 - 10.2010
Business Development Manager - Corporate Market
Gartner
11.2007 - 11.2009
Business Development Manager / Team Leader
Fujitsu Siemens Computers
01.2006 - 01.2007
Business Development Manager - Public Sector Market
IBM
01.2005 - 01.2006
Business Development Manager - Education Market
Cisco
01.2001 - 01.2005
Accounting and Business/Management -
University of West London
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
The University of Manchester
MBA - Executive MBA, Artificial Intelligence For Business
The Power Business School
MBA - Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Innovation & Digital Transformation
ThePowerMBA
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