Robert Frew BSc, MA, PhD, FCMA, CGMA
I graduated from Queen Mary University of London, followed by postgraduate studies at the University of Bradford School of Management. Some years later, I qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant.
As a management consultant and financial management specialist, I advised many organisations and completed many successful company turnarounds in the UK, Southern Africa and Turkey. My international career spanned many diverse sectors including aeronautics, broadcasting, leisure, media, gold mining, oil exploration and international trade.
Further studies and research at City, University of London, led to MA and PhD degrees. My doctoral research examined important issues concerning the management and leadership of organisations in the creative industries. Additionally, a new funding model was proposed for major cultural institutions. More recently I submitted written evidence to the UK Parliamentary, House of Lords Communications and Digital Select Committee inquiry into BBC future funding. I proposed the introduction of a special tax on the gambling industry that could provide additional funding to support the current BBC television licence fee model.
Interests include the creative industries, media and broadcasting sectors, and international relations. On a lighter note I also review speciality food, wine and spirits from around the world.