Robin Mortimer

Robin Mortimer is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in public service and environmental policy. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Port of London Authority since 2014, Mortimer oversees operations on the UK's busiest waterway, contributing to the local economy and tourism. Previous roles include CEO at Defra, where responsibilities encompassed natural environment policies and climate adaptation strategies, and Deputy Director positions focusing on climate change and rural strategy. Earlier career highlights include service manager roles in the NHS and advising high-level officials in various government departments on transport, housing, and development aid. Mortimer holds a Bachelor's degree in Modern History from the University of Oxford and a Master of Science in Development Economics and International Development from SOAS University of London.