Robert Hennessy

Founder and CEO

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With over three decades of experience in retail and global commerce, including senior roles at NEXT and John Lewis and leading international growth at Peloton, Rob specialises in turning innovative ideas into scalable successes. As the founder of RMH Consultancy Ltd, Rob helps ambitious brands accelerate their growth, unlock new opportunities and partnerships, and succeed in competitive global markets.

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Rob works with founders and senior leaders to unlock high-impact business development opportunities that drive sustainable growth. Combining strategic insight with a strong global network, Rob helps businesses enter new markets, build retail partnerships, and accelerate their international expansion.

Rob has led and negotiated multi-million-pound partnerships with many global brands including Apple, Google, Amazon, Bosch, Samsung, Nespresso, Nike, and Adidas.

Rob has a unique blend of experience having represented Retailers, Brands, and Distributors on multi-million pound growth strategies and partnerships.

His experience includes launching Amazon’s first ever global Kindle partnership with John Lewis, delivering Peloton’s first international retail partnerships in the UK, Australia, and Germany and negotiating major sponsorship deals with the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.