Robert Boardman
About Robert Boardman
Robert Boardman is the CFO of Arup, based in London, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in finance leadership roles across various companies.
Current Role at Arup
Robert Boardman has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Arup since 2019. He is based in London, United Kingdom. Arup is a global design and engineering firm known for its focus on sustainable development. In his role, Robert manages the financial operations of the company, bringing with him significant expertise from his extensive career in finance.
Previous Role at Hakluyt & Company
From 2013 to 2019, Robert Boardman served as the CFO at Hakluyt & Company, a strategic advisory firm. During his six-year tenure in London, he was responsible for overseeing the company's financial strategy and operations. Hakluyt & Company is known for providing confidential advice to senior decision-makers.
Role at Herbert Smith
Robert Boardman worked as the Global Finance Director at Herbert Smith from 2009 to 2013. During this four-year period, he was responsible for the financial management of the global law firm. His role involved strategizing and managing financial activities across the firm's multiple international offices.
Early Career in Finance
Robert Boardman's early career includes a variety of senior financial roles. He worked as Group Finance Director at Ingenium Archial Ltd. from 2006 to 2009, and at Panmure Gordon from 2003 to 2004. He also served as Finance Director at Altium Capital from 2000 to 2003 and as Manager Financial Markets at Arthur Andersen from 1994 to 2000. These roles helped him build a strong foundation in financial management and strategic planning.
Educational Background
Robert Boardman completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from The University of Manchester, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. Prior to that, he attended Malvern College from 1989 to 1991. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in critical thinking and analysis, skills that have been invaluable in his financial career.