Founder and Managing Director
Rob has been building businesses since 1992. What began with writing software in a back room evolved into JUMP, a creative agency focused on branding, design, digital and marketing, with a practical, problem-solving approach at its core.
Rob didn’t take the traditional route. He left school at 16 and started working with code, driven by curiosity and a desire to figure things out himself. That hands-on mindset still shapes how he leads today.
As Managing Director of JUMP, Rob combines strategic thinking with decades of experience across design, development and business. He’s most energised when helping organisations cut through the noise, clarify their message, and bring ambitious ideas to life. He values honest relationships, meaningful work, and solutions that actually make a difference.
Rob is also committed to giving back through his charity work. He is Chair of Trustees at Blyth Tall Ship and a Trustee of Age UK North Tyneside, supporting projects that focus on community, training, and wellbeing. He brings the same principles to his trustee roles as he does to JUMP: a belief in strong foundations, clear direction, and lasting impact.
Outside of work, Rob is happiest walking the Northumberland coastline with his two Fox Red Labradors or cycling through the countryside. For him, success isn’t about titles or headlines. It’s about building something with purpose, giving people space to thrive, and leaving the business stronger than he found it.