Rob Hornby is global Co-CEO of AlixPartners and a member of its Board of Directors. Before becoming Co-CEO, he led the firm's EMEA region and global digital practice. He brings more than 30 years of experience spanning technology start-ups, FTSE 100 corporates, and global consultancies.
Rob is a recognized expert in leading organizations through disruption, especially when driven by AI and emerging technologies. He is a sought-after speaker and shares pragmatic perspectives on AI in his monthly newsletter, The Hornet.
Rob previously served on the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council for the Future of Growth and currently serves on its Council on Faith in Action, focused on AI ethics.
He is a Professorial Fellow in digital technologies at Aston University, where he earned undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Management and Computer Science, and holds a postgraduate degree in Humanities from Durham University.