Rob Bridgman

Rob Bridgman is a seasoned marketing professional and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the home and garden goods sector. Currently serving as NED and CMO at Bridgman since 2010, Rob leads commercial strategy and performance while driving growth through innovative marketing and sales initiatives. Previously, Rob held the position of Head of Marketing at Snug, where strategic leadership contributed to the creation of a significant merged entity valued at approximately €1 billion. As a co-founder and CEO, Rob pioneered the 'Sofa in a Box' category and developed the world's first modular 'Sofa Bed in a Box', positioning the company as one of the UK's fastest-growing businesses. Rob also founded illuminate, a consultancy aimed at empowering SME retailers through data-driven marketing. Educationally, Rob is pursuing further studies at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and holds a BA from the University of Leeds.