Robert Kenward is a specialist recruitment expert working exclusively on senior hires within the events, mice and experiential sectors. He is an experienced speaker, moderator, industry commentator and EDI advocate who is able to convey his expertise and experience to an audience with a vibrant, passionate and vehemently honest approach.

Robert has over 24 years’ experience of the recruitment and events sectors and brings a unique perspective of hiring from all angles - as a candidate, a client and a Fitability® recruiter. Robert brings a direct and pragmatic approach to recruitment, matching the personal and career aspirations of candidates to a company’s business growth plans.

Robert is an active board member of the MIA (Meetings Industry Association), the inaugural ambassador for EVCOM (Event & Visual Communication Association), a Fast Forward 15 mentor (female empowerment scheme for the industry and an award-winning EDI ally through his REACH event scholarship programme at multiple Universities.

He helps agencies attract, select, and retain senior talent (£60K+) through his Fitability® programme which has a 96% success rate and a 6-month 100 guarantee.