Robert directs the Birmingham Rail Innovation Cluster (BRIC), a key component of Minerva.  He has over 15 years’ experience of managing a railway trade association and developing training and education packages to prepare new suppliers to become competitive in entering railway supply chains.  He manages the delivery of the BRIC ‘Get into Rail’ programme and its ‘Fast Track’ spinoffs as well as providing consultancy. A time-served apprentice fitter/turner and qualified teacher, Rob has held senior leadership roles since 2002 in both the military and within business.