In response to the advent of the internet in the 1990s he oversaw the development of a wide-ranging consumer relational database that evolved into Passport, now Euromonitor’s flagship product and one of the most prestigious information resources in the world. Since stepping down as Executive Chairman in 2014 he has focused on the strategic development of the business.

Robert studied History at Sheffield University and achieved an MA in Film Studies at the University of Westminster. He has been involved in philanthropic work and was Treasurer of Medecins Sans Frontieres in the early 2000s. He founded a grant-giving charity, The Chalk Cliff Trust, in 2012 and opened a community cinema, The Depot, in Lewes, East Sussex in 2017.

In his current role as Executive Chairman, he is focused on ensuring the continued international growth of Euromonitor and the integration of information technologies to improve and augment capabilities in meeting the needs of the company’s global clients. Trevor has a BA in Economics and Government from Essex University, post-graduate and professional qualifications in International Marketing and an Honorary Fellowship from Ravensbourne University.

Currently a Board member of the Professional Publishers Association he previously chaired the British and European Data Publishers Associations. He has advised the UK government on IP issues related to data. He is Chair of the St Bride Foundation and a past master of the Stationers’ Company. He supports early-stage companies and promoting social mobility and diversity through entrepreneurship, education and vocational training relevant to the data and information industries.