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Business Leaders Lecture with Rob Barker

The Simple Tools that took me from Sales Rep to Global CEO to Entrepreneur

Rob Barker
In conversation | Public lectures

In this lecture, Rob will chart his career path from Sales Rep to Global CEO and Entrepreneur, and share his knowledge of tools and techniques that can be used by all to enable them to advance their careers and fulfil their potential.

If the event is full and you would like to be added to the waiting list please email nbsmarketingteam@ntu.ac.uk

  • From: Tuesday 4 February 2025, 5.30 pm
  • To: Tuesday 4 February 2025, 7.30 pm
  • Location: Lecture Theatre 5, Newton Building, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4BU
  • Booking deadline: Tuesday 4 February 2025, 5.00 pm
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Event details

Timings

5.30 pm – 5.45 pm: arrival and registration

5.45 pm – 6.30 pm: Rob's presentation and Q&A

6.30 pm – 7.00 pm: post-lecture drinks and canapés

About the speaker - Rob Barker

Rob Barker has built a distinguished career in the health, fitness, and sports industries, rising from a London-based sales representative to become the global CEO of Precor Inc, a US-based leader in fitness equipment and technology with annual revenues of 500 million dollars. Rob also served for over a decade on the Executive Board of Amer Sports, a global sporting goods company with revenues exceeding €5 billion, encompassing renowned brands such as Arc’teryx, Wilson, Salomon, Atomic, Suunto, Mavic, Enve, Peak Performance, and Precor.

Currently, Rob is an entrepreneur in the fitness industry, serving as a shareholder and adviser to Holmes Place Portugal, the leading premium health club chain in Portugal, as well as TRIB3, a franchise business for the TRIB3 and Pilat3s brands. He is also involved with EGYM, a Munich-based provider of fitness technology, hardware, and marketplace services valued at over 1 billion dollars.

Rob graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BSc in Sport (Administration and Science) from 1985 to 1988. An accomplished athlete, he rowed at a high level and occasionally participates in Ironman triathlons.

Nottingham Business School Students

This event can count towards your CPD hours, if applicable to your Personal Development Goals. Attendance at the event will be monitored and the event organisers will provide confirmation of your attendance to the lecture and networking, as evidence for your portfolio. The booking confirmation email alone will not count as attending the event. Guest speaker slides will not typically be made available, therefore you are encouraged to take notes and reflections throughout the lecture to use within your portfolio.

Location details

Room/Building:

Lecture Theatre 5, Newton Building

Address:

Goldsmith Street
 Nottingham
 Nottinghamshire
 NG1 4BU
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