Rob Chambers

CEO

London, United Kingdom32 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in media sector
Expert in transitioning businesses to digital platforms
Proven track record in launching successful global events

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B Media Executive with extensive experience in digital transformation and event management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyGeneral ManagementOnline PublishingBusiness Development

Other Skills

SalesLive EventsBusiness TransformationProduct ManagementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Digital MediaPublishingAdvertisingSubscriptionsPeriodicalsMarketing ManagementConferencesBusiness ManagementSales planning & executionSalesforce.com

About

I have more than 20 years experience in the media sector including print and online publishing and events. My experience includes financial, broadcast and communications markets, including working in the international arena for more than 15 years, launching events in Europe, Asia and North America. I have steered the transition of the publishing operations of Terrapinn from a traditional print based publishing business into a modern and profitable multimedia and events portfolio. I have worked for a range of dynamic and fast changing organisations, including publicly listed, privately owned and JV companies, where I have been able to develop a broad base of business, marketing, and management skills. Specialties: Creative solutions and strategies, P&L responsibility, general management, product launches.

Experience

32 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

8 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

15 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Uk future connectivity forum (ukfcf)

Board Member

Aug 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 8 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

The UK Future Connectivity Forum helps shape policies that foster the rapid growth of the UK’s digital economy.

Terrapinn holdings limited (total telecom)

Managing Director

Nov 2010 – Present · 15 yrs 5 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Total Telecom is a B2B media business serving the TMT sector through provision of news and insight and organisation of conferences and award programmes.
The business operates from a base in London, but it's events are run on a global scale in Europe and North America.
My role is to provide overall direction and strategy to help the businesses grow profitably which involves working with all disciplines from content to sales, marketing and operations, as well as maintaining high level relationships with key clients.
As well as Total Telecom itself, we operate a number of award winning brands including Connected Britain, Germany and America, the World Communication Awards and in North America, Broadband Communities

SalesLive EventsBusiness StrategyGeneral Management

Terrapinn

Publisher

May 2004 – Nov 2010 · 6 yrs 6 mos · London

Responsible for all publishing activities, transitioning from traditional print with a global circulation to a fully digital offering.

Business-to-Business (B2B)Online Publishing

Emap

3 roles

Commercial Manager

Promoted

Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 · 2 yrs

Responsible for all commercial activities, including advertising, subscriptions, and partnerships for leading online news website, www.totaltele.com
Responsible for the introduction of the paid access / subscription model - at that time an industry first in the B2B sector.

SalesBusiness Development

Business Development Manager

Promoted

Jan 2000 – Jan 2002 · 2 yrs

Initial worked on business development for Emap/Channel 5/Net Decisions joint venture, produxion.com.
Later worked across Broadcast Magazine (print) / broadcastnow.co.uk when Emap acquired full control of the online publication.

SalesBusiness Development

Client Service Manager

Jan 1999 – Jan 2002 · 3 yrs

Managed the value added business of the communications group. Included contract publishing, research, events and direct marketing campaigns.

Sales

Timothy benn publishing limited (now incisive media)

Group Sales Manager

Jan 1993 – Jan 1999 · 6 yrs · London Area, United Kingdom

Sold advertising for a number of print titles, latterly rising to Group Sales Manager across Post Magazine, Professional Broking, Reinsurance and the British Insurance Awards.
Previously worked in sectors including engineering and education for what was then Bouverie Publishing