Rob Foster

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Chief Executive Officer at Fetch Metals

Greater Brisbane Area, Australia

Overview

Rob Foster is a dual CEO, leading digital twin and AI firm Geminum, and copper developer Fetch Metals. A mechanical and space engineer with 25 years in heavy industries, he began his career in the Australian Army before moving into mining. He holds a Master of Engineering Management from the University of South Australia.

He is the author of the book "Designing Digital Twins" and consults globally on developing safe autonomous ecosystems.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Designing Digital Twins
As the author of "Designing Digital Twins, " he has a specific methodology for creating practical digital twins that solve real-world problems and deliver measurable value.
Mining Decarbonisation
Actively working on solving complex system problems like fleet decarbonisation, using digital twins to optimize cost of ownership and model carbon abatement for mining clients.
Safe Autonomous Systems
He consults globally on the development of safe autonomous ecosystems, leveraging digital twins and AI to build industrial decision support tools.

Media Appearances

Rob has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Fetch Metals
1-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Geminum
8-2021 - 12-2022
Head of Mining & VP Product Growth & Operations at Willow
4-2019 - 7-2021
Chief Operating Officer at RedEye Apps
2017 - 6-2019
National Engineering & Operations Manager, Geothermal at Alinta Energy

Education

6-2019 - 10-2021
Masters of Engineering Management from University of South Australia
2013 - 2013
Company Directors Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Insights For Selling To Rob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rob is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rob

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rob move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Rob take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Rob

Personality Compatibility


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