Partnerships
DESIGN MILK
Rob worked with a Sydney-based private equity firm as an investor and CEO to acquire and lead this publicly listed eCommerce and digital media marketplace. The primary goals were to reverse the significant losses, reestablish the brand position, explore innovative e-commerce strategies, identify new growth channels, and ultimately sell the business when appropriate.
Mission accomplished.
With the support of the Board and a dedicated team, we successfully rebuilt the existing platform, integrated retail growth strategies, acquired a California-based digital media company, and merged eCommerce into the content platform. We grew the audience to 10 million social media followers, developed over 550 supplier relations, achieved profitability, and successfully sold the business in 2023.
HENI
HENI collaborates with over 80 world-leading artists and estates such as Damien Hirst, Gerhard Richter, Peter Doig, Brian Clarke, and Francis Bacon.
HENI expertly manages artist interests including art production, publishing, NFTs, sales, art research, and analysis.
We are actively working with HENI, leading all artist merch design, production, operations, sales and distribution across retail, wholesale and e-commerce channels.
DIAMOND CELLAR
Established in 1947, Diamond Cellar Holdings has grown into one of the largest independent jewellery companies in America, representing some of the world's most renowned brands. To enhance customer experience, Diamond Cellar employs effective e-commerce strategies while offering high-quality sales, custom design, manufacturing, and repair services. This supports customers at every stage, from purchase consideration to long-term product care and advice, contributing to their retail growth strategies. As a founding Board member, Robert supports the CEO and Executive team across all areas of the business, developing investment, growth, operations, and team strategies. www.diamondcellar.com
COLLAGERIE
COLLAGERIE expertly curates the best of fashion, interiors, beauty, and lifestyle. By celebrating brands, design, and shopping at every price point, it offers the community an innovative way to discover items they'll love. With a focus on effective e-commerce strategies, COLLAGERIE is redefining the retail experience.
Robert joined COLLAGERIE two years ago as an investor and Board advisor.
Following a successful funding round, the Collagerie team has refined its business strategy, embracing retail growth strategies that have led to triple-digit growth and consistent profitability.
We support Collagerie in their overall business strategy, including commercial, operations, team, and financial decisions.
STEPHEN WEBSTER
Established in 1989, Stephen Webster quickly became the jeweller to rockstars, artists, and celebrities. He continues to break the rules of fine jewellery today with intelligent, thought-provoking, and visionary designs. Stephen has a strong commitment to ethical production and a passion for future-proofing British craftsmanship and goldsmithing. In 2013, HRH King Charles presented Stephen with an MBE for his services to the British Jewellery Industry. We are supporting Stephen with the development of the brand's product and operations strategy, focusing on e-commerce strategies, retail growth strategies, USA expansion, and international distribution plans. www.stephenwebster.com
THAMES
Thames Founder & Creative Director, Blondey McCoy, started the Thames brand following a successful modeling career and a five-year collaboration with Palace Skateboards that focused on skating and product development. In 2019, Blondey took creative control of Thames, establishing Thames MMXX while also pursuing his writing and TV career. The inspiration for Thames draws from Blondey’s own life and experiences within British skateboarding culture. Over the past two years, we've enjoyed helping Blondey define the THAMES brand position, team structure, merchandise plan, operations, and commercial strategy, including effective e-commerce strategies for retail growth. We've also celebrated the opening of the first global THAMES store. www.thamesmmxx.com
SENTIO
SENTIO is an AI-powered tech platform that utilizes existing CCTV security cameras to provide retailers with valuable customer biometric data, aiding in critical business decisions and enhancing e-commerce strategies.
SENTIO can cover 97% of any size physical location, delivering secure, detailed, real-time data that supports retail growth strategies by maximizing revenue, minimizing losses, and ensuring operational efficiency across all business functions.
As an advisory partner, we collaborate with SENTIO to scale the business globally across various product categories and channels, including retail, hospitality, pharmaceutical, and FMCG industries.
EVARI
Evari’s e-Bikes are hand-built in Silverstone, UK, providing the ultimate riding experience. Founded in 2018 by Craig McDonald, Evari embodies Craig’s lifelong passions for BMX, motocross racing, mountain biking, and aviation. Inspired by F1 technology and design, Evari stands at the forefront of the e-Bike manufacturing industry. As part of our commitment to retail growth strategies, we are developing the next-stage growth strategy for Evari, which includes our brand positioning, marketing, commercial strategy, operations, international distribution, and investment support. Discover more at www.evari.cc.
EDIFY COLLECTIVE
EDIFY is a pioneering EdTech micro learning platform designed to enhance e-commerce strategies and retail growth strategies.
Supported by AI, we develop customised modules of 7-minute training capsules delivered by passionate experts and industry leaders to every employee within your organisation, regardless of company size or location.
The result? 60% less training time for your team, double the learning retention, and overall more productive, knowledgeable performance.
Robert is supporting the founder in a COO capacity to raise additional funding, operationalise and scale the business globally.
THYME & BERTIOLI
Caryn & Milly, the amazing Mother & Daughter duo, founded the stunning Cotswold located Thyme estate and Bertioli wellness brand. The founders asked Robert to develop a UK and international growth strategy for both brands, focusing on e-commerce strategies and retail growth strategies. He is tasked with implementing new commercial operations, supply chain, distribution, and marketing plans that enable the business to expand carefully on a global level. www.thyme.co.uk www.bertioli.co.uk
STUART TREVOR
Stuart Trevor, the namesake brand of the All Saints Founder, is a fully circular, sustainable fashion brand. We partner with Stuart to develop effective e-commerce strategies, business operations, merchandising, and distribution plans, along with digital & retail rollout, organisational structure, and investor relations. With strong relationships across fabric mills, vintage suppliers, and retail brands, we can access millions of metres of already produced 'dead-stock' fabric, new-unsold finished garments, and unique vintage pieces. We redesign these garments and fabrics, giving them a second life, which not only saves tonnes of wastage but also aligns with our retail growth strategies to reduce fashion's environmental issues. www.stuarttrevor.com
GREENDIGS
Greendigs, a part of the US-based Scotts MiracleGro Corporation, is a unique eCommerce marketplace platform specializing in the delivery of live indoor and outdoor plants, growing accessories, and editorial content dedicated to enhancing customers' growing experiences. We provided strategic advice and support for the platform launch, implemented effective retail growth strategies for pop-up locations, and created a robust e-commerce framework tailored for a mixed inventory and drop ship model. Our collaboration with the exceptional Scotts team was instrumental in transitioning the organization toward a more agile, DTC-focused operating model.