Rob McInerney AO is the Chief of Future Impact for iRAP. Rob works on the global game-changing partnerships and priorities for the charity that support the UN Member State agreed Targets 3 and 4 to deliver 3-star or better journeys worldwide. His efforts include using A.I. and big data to Star Rate every road on earth and include the data in mapping and navigation apps; integrating Star Rating into road design software to ensure all new roads are built with minimum safety standards and maximising the safe and sustainable mobility legacy outcomes of major events such as Formula 1, Olympics and World Cup events.
Prior to his current role, Rob was the CEO of iRAP for over 18 years working with the iRAP team and key development bank, political and technical leaders to grow the charity’s impact from start-up to over 130 countries worldwide.
Rob was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2026 for his humanitarian service that has saved thousands of lives through safer roads globally.