Rob Greig
About Rob Greig
Rob Greig is the Global Chief Information Officer at Arup, with a career spanning various leadership roles in IT and digital services across multiple organizations in the UK.
Current Role as Global Chief Information Officer
Rob Greig has been serving as the Global Chief Information Officer at Arup since 2017. Based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, he is responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of the company's global information technology programs. Under his leadership, Arup has established cyber advisory services aimed at enhancing the company's cybersecurity practices.
Previous Roles in Technology Leadership
Before his current role at Arup, Rob Greig held significant positions in various organizations. He was the Director of the Parliamentary Digital Service (Chief Digital Officer) from 2015 to 2017, where he led open data initiatives to enhance access to information about the UK’s democracy. From 2009 to 2015, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at the Royal Opera House, where he created the World Ballet Day annual live stream event. Greig was also Director of IT at Curve Theatre (2006-2009) and Information Systems Manager at Sheffield City Trust (1999-2006). He started his career as an Operations Manager at Rank Group from 1997 to 1999.
Education and Academic Background
Rob Greig's academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Plymouth, which he obtained between 2013 and 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computing from Sheffield Hallam University, completed between 2002 and 2006. His formal education has equipped him with a robust foundation in business management and computing.
Significant Achievements
Throughout his career, Rob Greig has accumulated several notable accomplishments. He led the establishment of Arup's cyber advisory services and was instrumental in developing the largest social media following of any parliament globally during his tenure at the Parliamentary Digital Service. Moreover, he was recognized as the Institute of IT CIO of the year in 2021 and holds the title of Fellow of the British Computer Society.
Professional and Community Involvement
Rob Greig is actively engaged in community and professional organizations. He serves as a lay trustee for the Royal College of Surgeons and has formerly been a board member of the National Association for Gallery Education (Engage). Additionally, he was a Cultural Fellow of King’s College London and a director of the non-profit arts-technology company Tessitura. These roles reflect his commitment to both the IT community and the arts.