Rob is the Space Applications International Lead at UKSA, supporting the commercialisation of downstream space technologies through funding and global promotion. He focuses on building international partnerships to boost UK exports and attract foreign investment into the space sector. Previously, Rob held roles at the Department for Science and Innovation and the Department for Business and Trade, contributing to free trade negotiations. He served as Deputy Chapter Lead for Intellectual Property negotiations with Australia and New Zealand and supported the UK data policy in digital trade chapters, covering data protection and cross-border data flows.