Hugh Robertson | Official Profile on The Marque

Hugh Robertson’s 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 Council Member of the Advertising Association; Business Leader with the Marketing Society; Board Director of the Marketing Agencies Association and a Trustee of the Simon King Wildlife Project. In collaboration with RPM Ventures, he has invested in and mentored start-ups like Wild Beer and Le Col.

Hugh was part of a group of 12 entrepreneurs who trekked to the North and South poles to raise awareness and funds for The Prince’s Trust and The Roundhouse. 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 Council Member of the Advertising Association; Business Leader with the Marketing Society; Board Director of the Marketing Agencies Association and a Trustee of the Simon King Wildlife Project. In collaboration with RPM Ventures, he has invested in and mentored start-ups like Wild Beer and Le Col.

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

Hugh Robertson’s Background

RPM

Founder & CEO

Jan 1993 - Present

London, UK

RPM is an independent marketing agency that develops campaigns that alter customer behaviour and increase client value.

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 of growing the business.

Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)

Fellow

Sep 2010 - Present

London, UK

The RSA strives to enrich society through both action and ideas. They believe that all people 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

Founded in 1959, The Marketing Society has emerged as an exclusive network of senior marketers. It is one of the most influential marketing organisations in the global business community.

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