Robert Fulford

Robert Fulford is a seasoned Subject Matter Expert (SME) investor and a proactive leader with a rich history in Private Equity investing, Non-Executive Director roles, and strategy consulting. With a combined experience of over 10 years in Private Equity, a decade in Non-Executive Director positions, and 4 years in strategy consulting, Robert has solidified a reputation for driving bottom-line impact and spearheading large-scale projects and performance enhancements within organizations.

Robert possesses a unique talent for leveraging a Private Equity lens to instill structure, unveil opportunities, and propel progress. His skill set is bolstered by his knack for analytical thinking and his proficiency in solving complex problems with precision. Moreover, Robert excels in team building, influencing, and fostering alignment at top organizational echelons. His expertise extends to C-suite recruitment, project management, and collaborative teamwork, making him a well-rounded and effective professional.

At EPIC Investment Partners, Robert played a pivotal role in establishing the Group Data Function, where he crafted strategies, devised business plans, and defined operational models for engaging with portfolio companies. His leadership as the chairman of this function underscored his ability to drive operational excellence and strategic foresight within the organization. Robert's breadth of experience spans various functions and sectors, including strategy formulation, performance enhancement, organizational restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, divestments, working capital optimization, funding strategies, and corporate structuring in industries such as consumer and retail, manufacturing, and business services.

Robert Fulford is characterized by his dynamic approach to toggling between investing, strategy development, and hands-on execution. He revels in collaborating with diverse teams, delving into the intricacies of businesses, and instituting transformative changes to elevate operational efficiency and performance levels. His educational background includes a degree in MEng in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Cambridge and previous academic pursuits at Gresham's School.

Throughout his career, Robert has held prominent positions at several reputable organizations, including serving as the Managing Director of Private Equity at EPIC Investment Partners, Director at The Rayware Group, Board Advisor at David Phillips, Director at Whittard of Chelsea, Investment Executive at EPIC Investment Partners, Board Observer at Luceco Group, Senior Manager for Market & Competitor Strategy at Barclaycard, and Consultant in Financial Services at Oliver Wyman. This diverse professional journey underscores Robert's versatile skill set and his capacity to thrive in multifaceted business environments.