Back to Business: Seminar

Back on Track and faster than ever: The challenges of a leading F1 team as they reopen their factory and mobilise 800 people for a return to racing.

Hear from Rob Higton, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing’s Head of Building Operations, as he discusses the fascinating twists and turns his team have negotiated as they shifted from shutdown to lockdown and from factory to race track.

Hear about the complexities, the regulations, the preparations, the teams' unexpected but gratifying work in ventilator design, and the precautions Rob’s team have deployed to mitigate further disruption.

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Presenting:

Rob Higton

Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, Head of Building Operations

Rob is Head of Building Operations and Projects for Aston Martin Red Bull Racing at their Formula One operation in Milton Keynes, UK. Rob has been with Red Bull Racing for 7 years, during which time he has been responsible for the day to day building operations and has delivered a number of construction projects as part of the teams ambitious development plans for their HQ.

Previous roles include the Deputy Head of Venues Facilities Management for the London 2012 Olympics with responsibility for all Olympic Park Venues and the Main Media Centre.  Previously Rob worked as an engineer for the international design consultancy Arup.

In Rob’s words: “I strive to deliver the best possible working environment for my colleagues, this enables them to work to their maximum potential and add the most performance to the car.  I am highly passionate about my role and F1 technology and feel honoured to be a part of the Red bull Racing Team. As a business we have a relatively unique opportunity to test ourselves directly against our peers 21 weekends a year and see our dedication and hard work come to fruition.” 

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