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Meet Dr. Rob Halsall

Dr. Rob Halsall is dedicated to helping individuals and organisations unlock their full potential. Through purposeful conversations and a clear, structured approach, he enables clients to build the habits, mindset, and strategies required to drive high performance, strengthen culture, and deliver sustainable outcomes.

Recognised by leading industry bodies, Dr. Rob is known for his leadership impact across digital transformation, people development, risk, and sustainability. He is also a respected thought leader, frequently featured on podcasts discussing commercial leadership, talent optimisation, and digital strategy execution.

As Managing Director of The Executive Athlete, Dr. Rob partners with leaders and organisations to elevate performance and capability. He also serves as a Principal Faculty Member at AcademyGlobal and Lead Trainer for CIPS ANZ, delivering the Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply (MCIPS pathway). His expertise spans leadership, risk management, procurement, and contract management across both public and private sectors.

Dr. Rob is an Event Facilitator for CASME in Asia Pacific, contributes to global procurement excellence initiatives, and has held academic roles with The University of Sydney and UTS Business School. He is also an international keynote speaker and advisory board member.

Grounded in humble beginnings, Dr. Rob is passionate about giving back—helping others achieve meaningful personal and professional success.

Industry Recognition

2024 - SAP Best Run Awards - Intelligent Spend & Business Network

2024 - Supply Nation Government Member of the Year Award

2023 - 'The Faculty' Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) of the Year

2020 - Voted in 'Top 10 Global Procurement Professionals' by Supply Chain Digital Magazine

2019 - CIPS Australasia 'People Development' Winner

2019 - CIPS Australasia 'Bringing Supplier Risk Management to Life' Winner

2018 - Asia Pacific Procurement Leader of the Year - Procurement Leaders

2018 - CIPS Australasia Procurement Professional of the Year

2018 - Ernst &Young New Zealand Procurement Professional of the Year

Qualifications 

Doctor:  Doctorate of Business Administration, Leadership & Procurement & Supply Chain Management

MSc: Master of Science

BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology

FCIPS: Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

MCIPS: Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply MSc Procurement

MISRM Member of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management

Industry Recognition

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2026

ProcureCon Australia Conference Facilitator

2025 - Present

CIPS Direct Associate (Trainer)

2019 - Present

Principal Faculty Member and Faculty Advisory Board Member

at adult education provider AcademyGlobal 

2019 - Present

CASME Event Facilitator Asia Pacific

2019 - Present

CIPS ANZ Lead Trainer for Diploma, Advanced Diploma & Professional Diploma programs 

2024

CIPSA Advisory & Annual Awards Judge

2023

ProcureCon Australia Conference Facilitator

2020 - 2021

ProcureCon Asia Conference Facilitator 

2019 - 2021

Expert Facilitator at University of Technology Sydney, Business School

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