Robin Thorpe PhD

Leadership and Performance Development • Lead, motivate, and manage an interdisciplinary team of human performance experts in strategically support World Class athletes to achieve success. • Champion continuous professional development and provide coaching and mentoring to foster talent, drive performance, and support team camaraderie. • Cultivate a collaborative, results-oriented culture that encourages accountability, innovation, and excellence. • Leverage interdisciplinary perspectives to solve complex challenges, optimize processes, and enhance overall team performance. • Regularly assess existing processes, identifying areas for improvement and innovation to better support team objectives and performance metrics. Strategic Performance Oversight • Develop and implement data informed, athlete outcome driven performance strategies aligned to athletes’ needs, ensuring cross-functional integration and execution. • Set clear performance targets, KPIs, and benchmarks for the team, continuously monitoring progress to ensure high standards and successful outcomes. • Implement systems and processes to collect, analyse, and report on performance data, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement. • Use data to identify trends, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed to achieve optimal outcomes. Innovation, Project and Program Management • Oversee the execution of key performance-driven initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, timelines, and budgets. • Identify areas for process optimization, coach the team in best practices, and champion innovation to continuously elevate team and organizational performance. • Topic matter expert and advisor to Red Bull Football Clubs globally. • Provide regular updates and performance reports to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals and identifying areas for improvement.

Strategic Performance and Athlete Outcomes • Lead, motivate, and manage an interdisciplinary team of human performance experts (incl. Performance Science, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Mental Performance, Biomechanics, Physiology) in strategically support World Class athletes to achieve success. • Oversight, development and implementation of training and rehabilitation programs, performance strategies, and athlete support systems to maximize individual and team success. • Topic matter expert and advisor to Red Bull Football Clubs globally. System and Process Development • Design and implement efficient systems and processes that streamline workflows, improve communication, and enhance overall team productivity and athlete insights. • Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, quality, and accountability across all team functions and projects. • Drive operational efficiency by managing multiple projects, optimizing resources, and ensuring the highest quality of deliverables. Team Recruitment & Development • Build, shape, and scale a high-functioning interdisciplinary performance team by recruiting top talent with diverse skill sets that complement one another. • Foster a sense of belonging and inclusion, ensuring that all team members feel valued and are empowered to contribute their expertise to team and athlete success. • Development of a framework for individual professional development including coaching, external and personal expert mentoring to foster talent, drive performance, and support team excellence. Infrastructure Design and Management • Oversee the design, construction, and operational setup of the Performance facility, ensuring it supports the team’s needs, enhances collaboration, and maximizes athlete outcomes. • Ensure the facility is equipped with the necessary resources, technology, and tools to enable the team to perform at its best supporting World Class athletes.