Robin Ashton

Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality, Glasgow Kelvin College

Robin Ashton is the Head of Rights & Licensing at News UK.1 According to his LinkedIn profile, he is described as a deal maker with excellent commercial skills and a pragmatist who knows how to put complex deals together.1 Colleagues regard him as a gentleman with strong interpersonal skills.

Professional Background

While specific details about Robin Ashton's career history at News UK are limited in the provided search results, his role as Head of Rights & Licensing suggests he is responsible for managing intellectual property rights and licensing agreements for the company. News UK is a prominent media organization in the United Kingdom, known for publishing newspapers such as The Times and The Sun.

Skills and Reputation

Robin Ashton is recognized for his:

Deal-making abilities
Strong commercial acumen
Pragmatic approach to complex negotiations
Interpersonal skills

It's worth noting that there are several individuals named Robin Ashton with different professional backgrounds on LinkedIn.2 However, the Robin Ashton we're focusing on is specifically identified by his LinkedIn username "robinashton" and his position at News UK.

Experience

Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality at Glasgow Kelvin College (Sep 2019 - Present)

Executive Director at Glasgow Colleges' Regional Board (May 2016 - Nov 2022), Director of Curriculum and Quality at Glasgow Kelvin College (Mar 2014 - Apr 2016), Director of Faculty at Glasgow Clyde College (Apr 2013 - Mar 2014)