Robert Wilkinson
About Robert Wilkinson
Robert Wilkinson serves as the Head of Security, Risk and Standards at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2019. His extensive career includes various roles at Legal & General and other companies, with a focus on product excellence, program management, and testing.
Current Role at Legal & General
Robert Wilkinson serves as the Head of Security, Risk and Standards at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization for five years. His role involves overseeing security protocols, risk management, and the establishment of standards within the company, based in Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom.
Previous Positions at Legal & General
Robert Wilkinson has held multiple roles at Legal & General over the years. He was the Head of Product Excellence from 2017 to 2019, a Programme Manager for BPA Change from 2014 to 2015, and an EAP Test Manager & Annuities Finance Change Programme Manager from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he served as the Programme Test Manager from 2004 to 2006, the Test Programme Manager from 2009 to 2011, and the Head of Test Practice in 2013 for a brief period. His extensive experience at Legal & General spans various functions, demonstrating his versatility within the organization.
Experience at Other Companies
Before his tenure at Legal & General, Robert Wilkinson worked at several other organizations. He was a Consultant Test Manager at IBM from 2006 to 2007 and a Test Manager/Lead at Nortel from 1994 to 1999. He also held the position of Development Manager at Nortel from 1999 to 2001. His experience includes working as a Test Team Lead at Sun Microsystems from 2003 to 2005 and as a Test Programme Manager at Nationwide Building Society from 2008 to 2010.
Educational Background
Robert Wilkinson studied at the University of Saskatchewan, where he pursued a degree in Engineering Physics. He completed his studies from 1988 to 1992, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.). This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career.