Robin graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a BSc, 1 st Class Honours, Engineering Science in 1977 and has had a successful international business career, with BP and its joint ventures, which has seen him work in the UK and USA as well as exposing him to businesses and cultures across the globe. He is a Chartered Engineer and has served as a council member with the Scottish CBI as well as being a representative on various trade bodies. He is married with two grown up children. Robin succeeds Dr Alf Roberts who is retiring after eight years in the role. Commenting on his appointment Robin said: 'I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the IET. I believe engineering, science and technology can provide the solutions to many of the great challenges which face the world today. It is a privilege to be able to take on the role to lead such a prestigious Institution at this exciting time and to have the opportunity to work with the members to promote the vital role they can play in shaping the future.' Welcoming the appointment, Sir Robin Saxby, President of the IET said: 'I and fellow members of the Board of Trustees are delighted that Robin has agreed to join us at such exciting yet challenging times. His experience in engineering, management, business, academic and advisory arenas on a global basis will be invaluable to us in projecting our image to inspire the young, practice professionalism, and inform the public of the importance of science, engineering and technology, which is even more relevant in the 21 st century than in the days of our founding fathers in 1871.'
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