Mike Robson
Vice President of Information Technology CIO @Nidec Motor Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Information Technology CIO @Nidec Motor Corporation
GB
Global CIO appointed to restore control, unify a fragmented post‑acquisition technology landscape, and build a scalable operating model capable of supporting Nidec’s next phase of enterprise growth. Operating across 40+ countries, I aligned technology, governance, and talent to business priorities to improve performance, reduce cost, and strengthen long‑term enterprise value.Key outcomes:Designed and launched a new global IT organisation, scaling from 285 to 330+ professionals within 100 days and establishing leadership depth, accountability, and delivery capability across all regions.Unified global IT through a single operating model and Centres of Excellence, improving delivery consistency, governance, and cross‑regional collaboration.Delivered 12% YoY OPEX reduction ($1.82M) through disciplined financial management, contract consolidation, and transparent budget ownership.Established the Office of the CIO (OCIO) as the enterprise governance hub, strengthening investment discipline, portfolio prioritisation, and strategic alignment.Integrated global operations across the US, Brazil, Mexico, India, and the Philippines, consolidating services while maintaining alignment with regional business needs.Appointed to Nidec’s Global IT Board, shaping enterprise‑wide strategy, capital allocation, and cultural cohesion across a rapidly scaling multinational environment.I specialise in leading complex, multinational transformations where technology, operating models, and governance must be redesigned to enable integration, growth, and sustainable enterprise performance.
EDUCATION
Coventry University
MSc, Engineering Manufacturing Management
Coventry University
Master of Science, Engineering/Industrial Management
ABOUT MIKE ROBSON
I’m a Global CIO and enterprise transformation leader who specialises in bringing clarity, structure, and alignment to complex, fragmented organisations. I step into environments that need direction, cohesion, and commercial focus, and I build the operating models, teams, and governance needed for the business to run with confidence and scale.My leadership style is grounded in candour, collaboration, and trust. I’m known for uniting cross‑functional teams around shared goals, simplifying complexity, and creating an environment where people feel empowered to contribute and grow. I lead with transparency and integrity, listening properly, challenging constructively, and ensuring decisions are made with clarity and purpose.Across my career I’ve delivered enterprise‑wide transformation at global scale, from operating model redesign and digital enablement to cyber uplift, data governance, ERP strategy, and cost optimisation. I balance long‑term strategic vision with disciplined execution, ensuring technology, people, and processes are aligned to how the business creates value.I build high‑performing teams rooted in respect, accountability, and shared ownership. Developing people, strengthening culture, and building confidence across the organisation are central to how I lead. My focus is always the same: create stability, drive performance, and enable the business to operate as one.I work best in organisations that value clarity, pace, and partnership, where technology is seen as a strategic enabler of growth, resilience, and long‑term value
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