Rob is an experienced communications professional, whose career has spanned both journalism and corporate communications.

 

Rob was most recently Head of Corporate Communications at international brewer, Scottish & Newcastle plc, and a key member of the defence team which secured an offer from the Carlsberg/Heineken syndicate that could be recommended to shareholders. He strengthened his international experience with S&N and was directly involved in managing communications across international markets and worked closely with the Investor Relations team.

Before joining S&N, Rob headed the group communications team for bus and rail operator, Stagecoach, while the transport group was expanding internationally and particularly into the US. 

He worked for more than 20 years as a financial journalist and is a former Business Editor of The Times in London, where he worked for more than 15 years. He has also been Business Editor of the Scotsman and of The Sunday Times in Scotland.

 

Anthony Cardew, Chairman of Cardew Group, said: “I am delighted Rob is joining us. He is a straight-talking, experienced adviser, with an extensive knowledge of the City, business and the media, both in Scotland and London. He will be a valuable addition to our growing team and a major asset for our clients.”

Rob Ballantyne added: " Why Cardew? I first got to know them as a journalist where they have a strong track record. As a client at S&N, I experienced at first hand the quality of their advice and the service they provide. We already have a good working relationship and I look forward to joining the team.”
 

Enquiries:

Anthony Cardew/Rupert Pittman/Tim Robertson	+44 (0)20 7930 0777
Rob Ballantyne	07899 878210