Robert Staunton

Robert Staunton is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving software innovation and operational excellence across global enterprises. Robert has been instrumental in scaling secure, cloud-native practices for in-vehicle software that underpin JLR’s transition to Software Defined Vehicles (SDV). Based in Ireland, he leads globally distributed teams, fostering collaboration across multiple business units to deliver agile, high-impact solutions. The teams work enables the integration of advanced software capabilities into next-generation EVs, accelerating the shift toward clean, smart mobility.  Robert is passionate about collaboration as the engine of progress—connecting OEMs, research institutions, and technology partners to create an ecosystem that drives Ireland’s leadership in EV innovation. As the automotive industry moves rapidly toward SDV, Robert sees cross-industry partnerships as critical to unlocking breakthroughs in connectivity, sustainability, and user experience.