Hugh Robertson

Founder & CEO

RPM

London, UK

Biography

Hugh Robertson is the Founder and CEO of RPM, an Independent Marketing agency founded in January 1993. Today RPM is an award-winning agency employing 160 people, working globally from its headquarters in Shepherds Bush. RPM creates multi-channel campaigns for forward-thinking and progressive clients.

Hugh is a Business Leader with the Marketing Society; Council Member of the Advertising Association; Board Director of the Marketing Agencies Association and a Trustee of the Simon King Wildlife Project. He has collaborated with RPM Ventures, investing in and mentoring start-ups like Le Col and Wild Beer.

Hugh was part of a group of 12 entrepreneurs, who walked to the North Pole and the South Pole to create awareness and raise funds for The Prince’s Trust and The Roundhouse.

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How to tackle employee absenteeism in the workplace :Real Business

It's predicted that workplace absence will cost UK businesses an estimated £21bn in lost productivity by 2020. As a business leader, you must invest in the health and wellbeing of you and your team. One of the most impressive transformations we’ve seen comes from Hugh Robertson, founder of brand experience agency at

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Thank you for the music, Red Bull

Experience creators applaud the brand as a pioneer of authentic music experiences as the 21-year-old music academy prepares to close this year. "This is a massive blow to grassroots culture" says Hugh Robertson, founder and chief executive of independent marketing agency, RPM.

RPM

Founder & CEO

Jan 1993 - Present

London, UK

An Independent Marketing agency creating campaigns that change consumer behaviour and enhance value for their clients.

Mosaic Group

Account and Events Manager

Apr 1990 - Jan 1993

London, UK

Working for ZGC with clients such as The Daily Telegraph, Glenfiddich and Fosters. ZGC was purchased by the Mosaic Group in 1999.

Other Business Interests

Antarctic Enterprise

Team Member

Jan 2015 - Present

London, UK

A team of 12 successful entrepreneurs went to the North Pole and South Pole unassisted to raise awareness for The Prince's Trust and The Roundhouse, all together they have raised over £1,000,000.

Wild Beer Company

Director

Sep 2012 - Present

Somerset, UK

Hugh invested and mentors the ambitious Founders, helping navigate the early stage challenges to grow the business.

Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)

Fellow

Sep 2010 - Present

London, UK

The mission of the RSA is to enrich society through ideas and action. They believe that all human beings have creative capacities that, when understood and supported, can be mobilised to deliver a 21st century enlightenment.

Marketing Agencies Association

Board Director

Apr 2006 - Present

London, UK

The MAA is the trade body for future-thinking marketing communications agencies in Britain. Expanding the membership of the leading association for entrepreneurial marketing agencies.

The Marketing Society

Business Leader

Jan 2005 - Present

London, UK

The Marketing Society is an exclusive global network of senior marketers. Since 1959 they have emerged as one of the most influential drivers of marketing in the business community.

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