Robin Schlinkert

Robin Schlinkert has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and leading companies in the tech and consulting industry.

In 2006, Robin started their career as a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company and worked there until 2010.

They then joined Google in 2010 as the Head of Publisher Monetization (Ad Exchange) for the UK, BeNeLux, and Nordics until 2012. From 2012 to 2014, Robin served as the Head of Strategy and Operations - Partner Business Solutions - Global at Google. Additionally, they also worked as a Product Manager at Google from 2014 to 2019.

In 2019, Robin transitioned to Trainline, where they held the position of Senior Product Director until 2021.

Currently, Robin is the Director of Product at DuckDuckGo, a role they have held since August 2021.

Robin Schlinkert completed their Abitur degree from Gesamtschule Osnabrueck Schinkel in the years 1989 to 1996. They then pursued a MPhys degree in Physics from the University of Oxford from 1997 to 2001. Following this, Robin Schlinkert continued their education at the University of Oxford, obtaining a DPhil degree in Biochemistry / Biophysics from 2001 to 2005.