IFSDG: How long have you worked in MBN
Solutions?
Robin: 9 years
IFSDG: How many people work at MBN
Solutions?
Robin: 25
IFSDG: What is the vision for MBN Solutions in
Glasgow?
Robin: To be the very best in the world at
providing complex Talent solutions in the Data, Digital &
Technology spaces.
IFSDG: What's a typical day for you?
Robin: I have no such thing as a "typical" day
- and that's why I love my job. Last week was all about public
speaking and presenting - I took part in a debate on Artificial
Intelligence at Merkle's offices on Monday, presented a workshop on
Linkedin use at Data Talent Scotland on Tuesday, opened an event
for DMA Scotland and attended an Executive Dinner on Wednesday and
was on the MBN stand at Data Summit on Thursday. This week - I'm
matching MSc students to Projects with organisations all over
Scotland, and creating a variety of articles and copy for PR
use!!
IFSDG: Why did MBN Solutions choose to locate in
the IFSD in Glasgow?
Robin: Many of us are from Glasgow and the
surrounding area and there's no place like home but access to
talent, a supportive partner network and a thriving collaborative
community are all key factors.
IFSDG: Three good things about working in
Glasgow?
Robin: The people, the food and the fact I'm
only an hour from home!
IFSDG: What is your biggest business achievement
to date?
Robin: Being included in the Data IQ 100 for
this year. I'm not "technically" a Data person (I'm an HR/Talent
guy) so to have been recognised for my work by the Data community
was a huge achievement.
IFSDG: What is the best investment you ever
made?
Robin: The investment I made in myself at 25
when, with 2 kids to feed and a list of dead-end jobs behind me, I
applied to University. They suggested I go to night school as I
didn't have any Highers. So, I did.
IFSDG: Which businessperson or company do you most
admire and why?
Robin: Michael Young - CEO, MBN Solutions. He's
the real deal.
IFSDG: What did you want to be when you were a
child?
Robin: Action Man or Luke Skywalker.
IFSDG: What do you do to relax away from the
office?
Robin: I enjoy cooking - particularly Asian and
Indian cuisine, playing guitar and recording music, reading
(history mostly), I have kids and grandkids so I'm always in
"family" mode and whenever I have any free time from all that I
like to game (mobile and Xbox).
IFSDG: I-Phone or Android?
Robin: Android
IFSDG: Favourite band?
Robin: Killswitch Engage or Raging Speedhorn -
tough to choose.
IFSDG: Favourite sport?
Robin: Football
IFSDG: Favourite movie?
Robin: Empire Strikes Back - obviously!
IFSDG: Sunshine or snow?
Robin: Sunshine!
IFSDG: and finally, what three words sum you
up?
Robin: Focussed, passionate, collaborative.