Robert Frew
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, food industries, leisure, media and broadcasting, gold mining, oil exploration and international trade.
Further studies and research at City St George’s, 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, and a new funding model was proposed for Britain’s major cultural institutions.
For many years, I was politically active within the Conservative Party and sought candidacy in the 2008 London mayoral election. My involvement with the party and the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council led to a special interest in foreign relations.
Recently I submitted written evidence to the UK Parliamentary, House of Lords Communications and Digital Select Committee inquiry into BBC future funding. I proposed a special tax on the gambling industry that could provide additional funding support for the current BBC television licence fee model.
Interests include foreign relations, creative industries, media and broadcasting sectors. On a lighter note, as a wine connoisseur I enjoy reviewing speciality food and wine from around the world.