Robert has over 30 years’ experience in the metal packaging industry, 16 years as a senior R&D manager at Ardagh Group (now Trivium); with a similar time at Crown Corporate Technology where he working across a range of scientific research and operational roles. During this time Robert was also an MPMA Council Member and latterly acting Chairman. Following nearly three years as chief executive of British Metals Recycling Association he rejoined the metal packaging sector as Director and CEO of the MPMA. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining.