Rob Day

Rob Day is the Founder and Director of Turnaround, a Dubai-based consultancy redefining team performance through experiential learning and business simulations. With more than 25 years in the UAE, Rob has worked with many of the region’s leading local and international organisations, from government ministries to global banks and Fortune 500 companies.

At Turnaround, Rob has built a reputation for designing high-impact, outcome-driven workshops that bridge the gap between leadership theory and real-world business behaviour. His approach combines strategic insight with immersive, data-driven learning design — helping executive teams align, adapt and perform under pressure.

Over the last decade, Rob has led Turnaround’s evolution from traditional team-building to technology-enabled transformation, introducing digital simulations, AI-assisted debriefs and behavioural analytics into leadership development. This focus on future-ready collaboration has positioned Turnaround at the intersection of people, performance and emerging technology — an area where Rob continues to explore how digital tools can accelerate human learning and decision-making.

Rob’s work is defined by curiosity for what comes next: the changing role of AI in leadership, the shift toward hybrid learning ecosystems, and how immersive technologies can shape the next generation of organisational development. His clients trust him not just for facilitation, but for foresight — helping them navigate change before it arrives.

When he’s not designing new learning experiences, Rob contributes as an advisor to technology ventures that align with his passion for innovation, people development and applied impact.

What inspired you to join Royex as an advisor?

I’ve always believed that technology is most powerful when it enhances human performance — not replaces it. Royex sits right at that intersection. Their expertise in building digital products, AI systems and cloud solutions directly complements my world of human-centred development.

Joining as an advisor was a natural fit. Royex isn’t just a development house; it’s a company looking ahead to how digital infrastructure can shape culture, communication and collaboration. I see enormous potential for crossover — from AI-enhanced learning experiences to intelligent business simulations — and I wanted to be part of a team that’s building those foundations.

After 25 years helping organisations transform their people, it made sense to partner with a company that’s transforming their technology. The future of work won’t be purely human or purely digital — it will be hybrid — and that’s where I believe both Royex and Turnaround can make lasting impact.

How do you envision the future of Royex?

Royex already has a strong foundation as a technology innovator in the region, but I see its future moving beyond development into strategic digital enablement — helping organisations not just build technology but think with it.

In the next few years, I believe Royex will evolve into a creative technology partner that bridges AI, automation and user experience design to deliver smarter, more adaptive digital ecosystems. Its strength in practical execution, combined with visionary curiosity, positions it perfectly to help clients navigate AI transformation and create tangible business value.

As someone focused on leadership and team performance, I see Royex’s future aligning closely with human-centric innovation — where the best solutions don’t just work technically, but change how teams think, decide and perform. That’s the kind of future worth building.