Hugh Robertson

London, UK

Founder & CEO

RPM

Biography

Hugh Robertson is Founder & CEO of RPM, an Independent Marketing agency founded Jan ’93. Today RPM is an award-winning agency employing 160 people, working globally from its HQ in Shepherds Bush. RPM create multi-channel campaigns for forward thinking & progressive clients. Hugh is a Business Leader with the Marketing Society, a council member of the Advertising Assoc., a board member of the Marketing Agencies Assoc., Trustee Simon King Wildlife Project & involved with RPM Ventures, investing & mentoring start ups Le Col, Wild Beer. In 2015 I walked to the North Pole for The Princes Trust.

Hugh Robertson’s Newsfeed

20 May 2018

The Times

I had to put my back into selling the big brands

Hugh Robertson was a promising schools rugby player when he broke his back in a tackle. He spent nine days paralysed in hospital. While recovering, his behaviour deteriorated and within three months he had been expelled from Ampleforth College, the Catholic private school in North Yorkshire. “I was suddenly not part of a team any more,” he recalled. “I was angry and depressed.”...

29 Mar 2018

Campaign

Campaign Diary: Which former TV sales chief just won't let it go?

In happier news, Diary was pleased to report the safe return of intrepid explorer Hugh Robertson, founder of RPM, after his journey to the South Pole at the end of 2017, fundraising for The Princes Trust and the Roundhouse.

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Hugh Robertson’s Background

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

Arctic Enterprises

Team Member

Jan 2015 - Present

London, UK

A team of 12 successful entrepreneurs went to the North Pole unassisted to raise awareness and £500,000 for The Prince's Trust.

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.

The Supper Club

Member

Jan 2011 - Present

London, UK

The Supper Club offers events, networking opportunities and positive media exposure to the UK’s most dynamic entrepreneurs.

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.

Simon King Wildlife Trust

Trustee

Jan 1990 - Present

Frome, UK

Responsibility as a trustee helping the charity secure funding and marketing.

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Hugh Robertson’s Education

Ampleforth College

1981 - 1984