Rob has had an extensive executive career within the financial services industry, having acted as both the Chief Executive Officer of St George Banking Group (including: Bank of Melbourne, Bank SA, RAMS Home Loans and St George Bank) (2010 – 2012) and the Managing Director of BankSA (2002 – 2010). Prior to these CEO roles Rob had extensive experience in a range of funds management roles with Colonial Group, Prudential Australia, MLC and Capita Financial Group.

Rob currently serves as a Director on a number of prominent South Australian Boards including Chapman Capital Partners (Executive Chairman) Adelaide Airport Ltd (Chairman), Adelaide Football Club (Former Chairman), T-Ports (Chairman), Barossa Infrastructure Ltd (Chairman), Coopers Brewery Limited (Director), Export Finance Australia (Director), ICAM Funds Management (Director) and is the immediate past President of Business SA and CEDA South Australia. He is also a director on a number of ICAM Investment Trust boards.

The Smith Agency is privileged to count Rob as a trusted advisor.