Robert Norris
About Robert Norris
Robert Norris serves as the Director of Commercial Finance at Envato, bringing extensive experience in finance and commercial operations from various roles in the media and entertainment sectors, including significant positions at DAZN Group and PlayStation.
Current Role at Envato
Robert Norris serves as the Director of Commercial Finance at Envato, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, he is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and commercial operations within the organization. His role involves managing financial planning and analysis, as well as driving revenue growth initiatives.
Previous Experience at DAZN Group
Norris has extensive experience with DAZN Group, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as COO for Japan in 2022 for seven months, and as SVP of Revenue & Commercial Finance from 2021 to 2022. He also worked as Commercial Finance Director in 2018 and as VP of Commercial Finance for the JAPAC region from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at DAZN Group focused on enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Robert Norris studied at Deakin University, earning a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting, Finance, and Marketing from 1994 to 1996. He furthered his professional qualifications by becoming a Chartered Accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, completing this program from 1999 to 2003.
Career Background in Finance
Norris has a diverse background in finance, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. His experience includes positions at GSK, Vue Entertainment, Diageo, Sky, Starbucks, Ingenious Media, PlayStation, Specific Media, and Foxtel. His roles have encompassed financial management, commercial finance, and strategic planning, contributing to his expertise in both B2B and B2C revenue growth strategies.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout his career, Robert Norris has demonstrated a proven ability to build and lead strong teams across various sectors. He has overseen Finance, Commercial, Operations, Data, Strategy, and HR teams, and has been involved in managing multi-million dollar partnership opportunities. His focus on improving work cultures in innovative industries has been a significant aspect of his leadership approach.