Rob Watson
Master coach associate
Experience
Companies/roles held:
- Optus – Director of Human Resources (Aust)
- Nokia – Director – HR Western Europe (Paris/London)
- Azzuri Communications – Global Vice President, Human Resources (London)
- eNett, – Strategic Human Resources Leader (Aust)
- Buchan Group – Head of People and Culture (Aust)
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Laws
- Master of Business Administration
Accreditation
- DISC
- Myers Briggs
about Rob Watson
Rob brings over 40 years of senior HR leadership experience across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and North America. He specialises in outplacement and HR consulting, partnering with organisations and individuals to navigate complex workforce transitions and strategic people challenges.
His outplacement work focuses on supporting executives and senior professionals through career transitions—from leadership repositioning to broader organisational change. Rob works closely with individuals during restructures, helping them refocus and successfully navigate their next career move with clarity and confidence.
As an HR consultant, Rob addresses critical people and organisational challenges, including cultural transformation, leadership capability and strategic workforce planning. His extensive international experience enables him to bring practical, proven approaches that create lasting impact for both individuals and organisations.