He received his Ph.D. from Stockholm University School of Business (Sweden). His teaching revolves around strategic management, managing strategic change, and the grand theories of management. Prior to moving to Lancaster in 2016, Robert worked as a Senior Researcher at the Ratio Institute in Stockholm, where he led research projects on the strategic management of high-growth firms, management practice innovations, and the organizing of digitalization in industrial firms. He has studied these topics across a wide range of industries, such as aluminum profiles, automotive parts, banking, bearings, and IT consulting. His research has appeared in high-ranked journals. Outside of academia, Robert facilitates executive networks with the aim of resolving complex strategic issues, coaching middle- and top management, as well as advising on organizational change.