Robin Buchan
About Robin Buchan
Robin Buchan serves as the Digital Transformation Lead at Glencore, where he has worked since 2018. He has held various roles in the company and previously worked at Accenture and Impala Platinum B.V., and he holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge.
Work at Glencore
Robin Buchan has held multiple roles at Glencore, starting as Chief Information Officer from 2015 to 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He then served as Global Program Manager for one year in Montreal, Canada, from 2017 to 2018. Since 2018, he has been the Digital Transformation Lead in Cape Town, South Africa. In these positions, he has been responsible for various initiatives, including the implementation of SAP S4/HANA and leading the transformation of business planning processes.
Education and Expertise
Robin Buchan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cambridge, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines between 1992 and 1994. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Microbiology at Rhodes University from 1986 to 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in digital transformation and supply chain management.
Background
Before joining Glencore, Robin Buchan worked at Accenture as a Manager from 2004 to 2008. He also held positions at Impala Platinum B.V. as a Senior Metallurgist and at Xstrata Coal as an Information Systems Manager. His diverse background in metallurgy and information systems has contributed to his capabilities in managing complex projects and driving digital transformation.
Achievements
Robin Buchan played a significant role in establishing a transformational Programme Management and Supply Chain Centre of Excellence at Astron Energy. He was also entrusted by the Glencore Oil Executive team to oversee the implementation of a comprehensive SAP solution. Additionally, he was a finalist for the 2020 SAP Innovation Award, recognizing his contributions to innovation in digital transformation.
Project Leadership
In his current role, Robin Buchan is accountable for driving the transformation of the annual business planning and monthly reforecasting process using SAP Analytics Cloud at Astron Energy. He has also been responsible for negotiating common ground among executives and ensuring alignment within operational teams for a high-risk Hydrocarbon Supply Chain Management project.