As the CEO of British Skydiving, I am committed to driving strategic growth, fostering talent development, and ensuring operational excellence. My leadership is defined by building high-performing teams, championing cultural transformation, and delivering outstanding results. Under my stewardship, British Skydiving is successfully executing a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan, enhanced governance frameworks, and established key partnerships that have significantly broadened the sport’s reach and engagement.With a strong foundation in leadership development, coaching, and organisational design, I empower individuals to realise their full potential and achieve exceptional performance. My extensive experience in both national and international roles has enabled me to lead initiatives that resulted in medal-winning performances at multiple Olympic Games and World Championships.I excel in creating a collaborative and inclusive environment, driving transformational change, and building robust frameworks that support sustainable growth. My approach integrates strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, ensuring that British Skydiving not only meets but exceeds its goals. Passionate about community engagement and organisational excellence, I continue to shape the future of skydiving in the UK, inspiring both seasoned athletes and newcomers to embrace the thrill of the sport.Let’s connect to share insights and collaborate on advancing leadership and excellence in the sporting arena.
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Chief Executive OfficerBritish Skydiving Aug 2023 - Present -
GovernorOrston Primary School Mar 2023 - Nov 2024Nottingham, Gb -
Founder & DirectorCycle Metrics Uk Mar 2021 - Aug 2024I set-up a company to facilitate a premium, specialist bicycle service, which incorporates the sale of quality electric bikes, associated accessories and performance models inclusive of upgrades, tech and clothing, coaching, servicing and bike fitting. I strategically manage all aspects of procurement, from negotiating trading terms with suppliers to controlling business finances with meticulous attention to detail. My key achievements include:• Launched start-up using commercial and sports industry experience as an elite athlete.• Grew customers via social media marketing campaigns on Facebook and industry sites.
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People ConsultantPendragon Plc Jul 2022 - Aug 2023Annesley, Nottinghamshire, GbExecute and deliver change management projects across the wider HR team and organisation. Utilising Agile methodology, it enables flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and deadlines. Forging and sustaining relationships at senior executive level, clearly and concisely articulating ideas, ensures the successful implementation of initiatives.Scoped, planned and executed the production of a newly formed job family framework across the Pendragon enterprise. This also included the successful transition and training to the new framework owner.Delivered workshops to Leaders of Pendragon, initiating a cultural transformation across the business based on new values and purpose.Influence, effectively communicate and using abstract thinking, check and challenge current paradigms of thought to ensure no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of excellence. -
Performance Pathway ManagerGb Boxing Jun 2013 - Feb 2021Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GbAs part of the senior leadership team, I inputted into the strategic direction of the organisation as well as the comprehensive design, implementation and management of a development pathway, designed for the best boxers enrolled on a world-class performance programme, to create a surplus of elite athletes and reduce lost talent. I assumed accountability for programme management, including three performance-related initiatives to ensure strategic alignment of Great Britain organisations. I identified and documented key developmental markers using KPIs to identify talent from industry partners. I reported directly to the board. My key achievements included:• Embedded one common blueprint for talent development in 4 national organisations.• Independently wrote a fully aligned GB curriculum and boxer development framework.• Identified the existence of a relative age effect in boxing through a co-research paper.• Leveraged stakeholder partnerships to create a framework and seamless talent pathway.• Increased supply of talent achieving benchmarks & standards via development pathway.• Proactively located emerging talent by designing a scouting system nationwide & tools. -
Head Of Talent (Secondment)Gb Boxing Jan 2014 - Jan 2016Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GbI directed and controlled budget for talent department and a dedicated team to drive the strategy and deliver a comprehensive pathway programme, designed to reach organisational objectives. I built the team and empowered high performance through mentoring, creating a collaborative environment and contributing to succession planning. My key achievements included:• Increased performance by 60% in 2-years by introducing a positive, can-do culture.• Engaged 300+ athletes by deploying a brand new talent management programme.• Set-up future success by shaping a long-term business plan approved at senior level.• Created a more coherent talent alignment framework to meet organisational objectives.
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Consultant - International Olympic CommitteeRgibsonsda Ltd Jun 2014 - Jun 2019In a high-level partnership role, I delivered expert consultancy to the committee on data capture and analysis techniques, strategy and processes. I supervised and led multiple teams of performance analysts dispersed globally and assumed project management to collate, manipulate and report on data for major decision making in Olympic boxing. My key achievements included:• Presented dataset to inform the International Olympic Committee decision on headguard use. -
Senior Performance Analyst (Gb Boxing)English Institute Of Sport May 2007 - Feb 2014Manchester, GbAs leader of the performance analysis function, I directed and mentored the EIS team to capture and analyse high-quality data and derive insights for elite athlete development programmes, designed to encourage high-performance nationwide. I was elected as a partner to the executive board to present data research insights, to inform decision making on large-scale funding applications and strategy development. My key achievements included:• Served as senior decision maker at Olympic Games Beijing & London as part of team.• Executed a project to introduce a knowledge management system into GB framework. -
Talent Development CoachBritish Rowing Jan 2003 - Apr 2007London, GbMy remit was based around the the World Class Start Programme, which was one of GB Rowing’s talent development initiatives. I was success in the identification, recruitment and development of new talent for the GB rowing team.
Robert Gibson Education Details
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Robert Gordon UniversityApplied Chemistry -
London School Of Business And Finance LsbfShort Professional Course
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Robert Gibson attended Robert Gordon University, London School Of Business And Finance Lsbf.
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