Matthew Robb

Although a regular on the conference speaking circuit for which he is well known, Robb’s key influence is as a broker of some of the biggest financial deals in higher education. From mergers, to bond issues, the diversifying HE landscape has led to significant deals over the last few years that affect the very shape of the higher education sector. A former civil servant with a McKinsey pedigree, Robb is also respected in Whitehall on education and finance issues. His practice at Parthenon has recently been bought by EY, giving ever-greater firepower to his work behind the scenes.