Biography
Rob Bailey was director of the Energy, Environment and Resources Department at Chatham House from 2014-19, having joined as senior research fellow in 2011 from Oxfam GB where he was responsible for policy on food security, trade, agriculture and climate change.
Prior to this he worked at the advisory firm Oliver Wyman, where his clients included many of the world’s leading banking, insurance and investment companies.
His publications have covered a range of topics including food security, conflict and resources, low-carbon development, bioenergy and resource governance.
He was named one of the 2011 DEVEX 40-under-40 leading thinkers on international development for his work on sustainability.
He holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics.
Past experience
| 2014-19 | Director, Energy, Environment and Resources Department, Chatham House |
| 2011-14 | Senior research fellow, Environment and Resources Department, Chatham House |
| 2015- | Coordinating Lead Author, UNEP Sixth Global Environmental Outlook |
| 2013 | Specialist Advisor on Global Food Security to the International Development Select Committee |
| 2006-11 | Head of Economic Justice, Oxfam GB |
| 2000 - 04 | Manager, Oliver Wyman |
| 1998-2000 | Executive, KPMG Corporate Finance |
