South West RDA: Board Members

Brian Robinson

Brian Robinson is appointed to the South West Regional Development Agency Board from December 2007. He has a track record developed in financial services initially as an underwriter and then switching to marketing where he played a key role in the merger of Eagle Star Insurance and Zurich Financial Services. More recently he has turned his effort to the SME sector starting a Marketing and Risk Consultancy in 2002 and a Credit Management Software Company in 2004.

Not content with the private sector Brian was elected to The Forest of Dean District Council in May 2007, was appointed Chairman of the Corporate Scrutiny and Review Committee and in December he joined the cabinet with a portfolio of Efficiency and Finance.

When he is not working Brian may be found riding one of his horses through the Forest of Dean where he has lived for 16 years. His appointment strengthens the SWRDA expertise in the North of the Region.