Rob Colmer

Rob Colmer is an award-winning senior communications and corporate affairs leader with vast global experience. Throughout his career, he has showcased his expertise in strategic communications, issues management, crisis communications, media relations, stakeholder relations, government relations, corporate responsibility, speech writing, thought leadership, employee communications, and more.

Notable career highlights of Rob Colmer include spearheading communications for commercial deals exceeding $2 billion, managing a highly successful global thought leadership program, and mentoring numerous communications professionals to support their development.

With a diverse sector experience spanning industries such as energy, retail, B2B, transport, technology, consultancy, financial services, and many more, Rob has demonstrated his versatility and proficiency in various fields. Additionally, his expertise extends to areas like marketing communications, financial communications, agency management, team leadership, sustainability, public policy, ESG, and international relations.

Rob Colmer's academic background includes completing a Senior Communications Programme at Henley Management College, an Advanced Diploma in Sustainability at the University of Cambridge, an MA in European Studies at Loughborough University, and a BA (Hons.) in Politics, also from Loughborough University.

Throughout his career, Rob held key positions at Shell, serving as Head of External Relations for Sustainability, Transparency, and Reporting, Head of External Relations for Global Commercial, International Social Performance (CSR) Manager, Global Communications Manager for Climate Change, Global External Affairs Manager, and External Affairs Adviser. Before his tenure at Shell, Rob worked as a Senior Consultant at Christow Consultants.