The Team

Robert Topazio

Finance Director & Company Secretary

Robert started out in finance in his home county, Somerset, in 1981. Ten years later he joined Magnus Homes where he co-ordinated its diverse entities in the Midlands and South West, while also completing his CIMA exams at the University of the West of England.

When Magnus Homes was acquired by Prowting Homes in 1997, Robert became Finance Manager for the South West.  It was here that he developed working relationships with the founders of Strongvox.

Robert’s career advanced further when Westbury Homes bought Prowting Homes in 2002, making him Regional Accountant.  He left after Westbury Homes was sold to Persimmon in 2006 and spent some time working within Barratts, the UK’s largest home builder.  Finding it somewhat restrictive, he left within a year.

When Robert joined Strongvox in November 2006, he was given a challenging brief, which included setting up the in-house finance function.  He describes his current role as rewarding and liberating, and enjoys having the opportunity to make a difference.