Ann Robin
About Ann Robin
Ann Robin is an Industry Sustainability Manager at Arup, with extensive experience in energy transition, digital transformation, and marketing within the industrial sector.
Current Role at Arup
Ann Robin is currently working as an Industry Sustainability Manager at Arup since 2022. Based in Amsterdam and its environs, she brings her extensive experience in sustainability and energy transition to enhance Arup's strategic initiatives. Her role involves driving projects that focus on sustainable solutions and energy efficiency to create lasting impact within the industry.
Past Experience at CO2-net
Before joining Arup, Ann Robin was a Senior Consultant in Energy Transition and Digital Transformation at CO2-net from 2015 to 2022. During her 7-year tenure in Rotterdam, she contributed to various projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and implementing cutting-edge digital technologies. Her work focused on helping clients transition to sustainable energy practices.
Key Contributions at Emerson Automation Solutions
Ann Robin held significant roles at Emerson Automation Solutions, including Director of Wireless Sales and Marketing for Europe (2010-2015) and PlantWeb Director for Europe (1987-2001). She played a pivotal role in the development and launch of the DeltaV control system by collaborating with R&D and Marketing teams. Additionally, she led the strategic market introduction of digitalisation and sustainability technologies, such as Monitoring, Analytics, and Cloud solutions, to enhance energy efficiency in industrial plants.
Educational Background
Ann Robin has a robust educational foundation with a Master's in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - Applied Physics from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and an MBA from the Curtis Carlson School of Management. She also holds a Post Graduate in Energy in Industry from the University of Ghent. Additionally, she has completed certifications in Energie Manager Lead Auditor ISO50001 from DNV-GL and Persoonlijke ontwikkeling en Professionele Communicatie from Coreal opleidingen.
Role in DeltaV Development
Ann Robin played a key role in the development and launch of Emerson Process Management's DeltaV control system. She relocated to Austin, USA, to contribute actively to product development, focusing on messaging, sales training, and customer presentations. Her efforts were crucial in bringing this advanced control system to market successfully.
Participation in PROJECT 6-25
Ann Robin served as a technology scouter for PROJECT 6-25, a government-funded initiative. This project aimed to accelerate energy efficiency deployment in energy-intensive industries. Her involvement included identifying cutting-edge technologies and facilitating their adoption in various industrial settings to promote significant energy savings.