Rob Charlton
CEO of Space Group
Rob Charlton is a highly accomplished CEO with over 25 years of experience in the built environment. As CEO of Space Group, which comprises SPACE Architects, Bimstore, BIM Technologies and Twinview, Rob is dedicated to making buildings better through digital excellence and more sustainable ways of working.
His passion for architecture is reflected in his commitment to improving project outcomes through innovation and raising standards around building safety. A Chartered Architect, Rob believes in the transformative power of design to create places that have a meaningful and lasting impact on people’s lives.
Rob has made major contributions to advancing sustainability across the sector. In 2022, he founded Shift, a not-for-profit climate conference focused on decarbonisation. Since then, Shift has brought together people from across the built environment and beyond, encouraging bolder thinking, shared learning and practical action around the climate challenge.
Under Rob’s leadership, Space Group provides integrated services across the full lifecycle of a project, from concept through to completion. The Group is a certified B Corporation and has delivered award-winning work across the UK and internationally.
Each year, Rob opens Shift with a welcome that sets the tone for the day, balancing the urgency of the climate crisis with a sense of possibility. He also closes the conference with a heartfelt thank-you, reinforcing the key messages of the day.
