Rob Behrens has been Independent Adjudicator and Chief Executive of the OIA since May 2008. He has led the Pathway programme of consultations with the sector to inform the development of the OIA Scheme.

From 2006-2008 Rob was Complaints Commissioner to the Bar Standards Board. Having completed in an open competition he is now a member of the Bar Standards Board and Chair of its Qualifications Committee.

From 2003-2006 Rob was Secretary to the Committee on Standards in Public Life.

Rob's early career was as a lecturer in Public Policy and Administration at Coventry Polytechnic (now Coventry University). In 1988 he joined the Cabinet Office and developed 'Fast Stream' training and the provision of equality of opportunity training and development at the Civil Service College.

From 1992 - 1997 he was Director of the Southern Africa Development Unit. He led UK-sponsored development and training for the African National Congress and other liberation movement.