In 1980, Robert entered the family business and in 1995 took over the reins from his father, Gerry Ettinger, when he became the Managing Director of Ettinger, London. When the company was granted a Royal Warrant to HRH The Prince of Wales in 1996, Robert set-off to build Ettinger as an internationally recognised brand whilst maintaining its crucially important UK design and manufacturing base. Robert has always ensured Ettinger leather goods remain top quality products, on a par with all the big international luxury brands, ensuring the company’s reputation abroad kept growing.