Robert Mackenzie
About Robert Mackenzie
Robert Mackenzie is a Senior Counsel at Convex Insurance, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive legal experience, having previously held positions at Amazon, Virgin Media, and GE, among others.
Work at Convex Insurance
Robert Mackenzie has been serving as Senior Counsel at Convex Insurance since 2019. In this role, he supports various functions including investor engagement, fundraising activities, human resources, marketing, and IT. He plays a significant part in managing commercial contracts, particularly outsourcing and vendor agreements. Mackenzie has also been instrumental in negotiating leases for Convex Insurance's offices in Bermuda and the City of London. His responsibilities encompass overseeing software development agreements, which include complex consultancy and SaaS arrangements.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to his current position, Robert Mackenzie worked at Amazon as General Counsel for the UK from 2011 to 2018. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing counsel on various operational aspects of the business. His experience at Amazon spanned seven years and was based in London.
Legal Career Background
Robert Mackenzie has a diverse legal background, having held various roles in prominent organizations. He served as UK Legal Director at Virgin Media from 1994 to 2011, where he managed legal operations for 17 years. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Solicitor at Addleshaw Goddard from 1989 to 1993 and at Mishcon de Reya LLP from 1988 to 1989. Additionally, he took on interim legal consultant roles at Seedrs and BIMA in 2018.
Education and Qualifications
Robert Mackenzie studied Law at King's College London, where he earned his LLB (Hons) from 1980 to 1983. He furthered his legal education at The University of Law, completing the Solicitors Final Examination from 1983 to 1984. His foundational education was completed at City of London School from 1974 to 1979.