Robert Meeder

Sector: Retail, Luxury and Fashion and emerging markets 

Robert Meeder is a visionary leader and pioneering innovator with a global footprint. His profound achievements in crafting and executing transformative strategies have not only reshaped lives but have also created world-first achievements, leaving a lasting and profound impact in every field he engages with.

Co-Founder of The Institute of Future Creations and Chief Innovation Officer at Selyn Exporters (Sri Lanka).

Proficient in overseeing all aspects of product life cycle management and value chains, from conceptualization to manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing to consumer retail integration. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, navigating through emerging markets, and aligning business strategies with market trends to achieve set objectives.

His key competencies are strategic thinking, relationship building, market insights, cultural intuition, creativity and innovation, motivation and analytical mindset.

He has received numerous honors and awards for his creativity and innovation, including being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA) in 2023. Additionally, he serves on various international advisory boards focused on creativity and development.