Robin Pugh

Director
Restructuring & recovery
T: 020 7131 4188
E: robin.pugh@smith.williamson.co.uk

Robin founded business turnaround firm Axis International in 1996 and his expertise lies in recovering debts and regenerating value in unstable companies on behalf of banks, venture capitalists and private equity firms. 

To date, he has recovered over £175m for various established and blue chip clients including HBoS, RBS, Lloyds, Barclays, 3i, ECI and other private equity companies. 

In addition to solving the highly complex problems that arise in turnaround situations, Robin has successfully grown and sold a number of businesses in the service and manufacturing sectors. He is also an experienced chairman and CEO.  

Robin is a Fellow of the Society of Turnaround Professionals (STP) with which he has been closely involved since its inception in 2000.