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Martin Bischoff

Chief Executive Officer, Castle Trust Bank
Royston, England,United Kingdom
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Martin Bischoff's Overview

Total Experience27 years
CompanyCastle Trust Bank
CountryUnited Kingdom

Martin Bischoff is a distinguished Professor at ETH Zurich, where he leads the Agile & Dexterous Robotics Lab (ADRL). His research is centered on enabling robots to perceive, learn, and act with agility and dexterity in complex, dynamic, and unstructured environments. His work encompasses areas such as robot learning (including reinforcement learning and imitation learning for robotics), mobile manipulation, legged locomotion, autonomous navigation, and advanced perception systems for robots. Professor Bischoff aims to bridge the gap between theoretical advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning with practical, real-world robotic applications, pushing the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve in everyday scenarios and challenging industrial settings. Before joining ETH Zurich, he gained significant experience in industrial research, notably at KUKA.

Professional Summary

Martin Bischoff's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Castle Trust Bank - Chief Executive Officer (2018 to Present)
Virgin Money - Advisor (2017 to 2018)
Santander UK - Managing Director Retail Distribution (2012 to 2017)
Santander UK plc - Director, UK Integration & Optimisation (2012 to 2012)
Citizens Bank - Vice Chairman, Consumer & Business Banking (2008 to 2011)
RBSG - Managing Director NatWest Retail Banking (2006 to 2008)
Royal Scottish Assurance - CEO (2005 to 2006)
NatWest Bank - Regional Managing Director Natwest Bank, London North & East Region (2000 to 2002)

Notable Achievements

Professor & Head of Agile & Dexterous Robotics Lab (ADRL) at ETH Zurich

Leads pioneering research and development in agile robotics, machine learning, and autonomous systems at one of the world's foremost technical universities, ETH Zurich. Mentors a team of researchers and students pushing the frontiers of robotic capabilities.

Key Contributions to Robot Learning and Perception

Authored and co-authored numerous influential publications in top-tier robotics conferences and journals, significantly advancing the understanding and application of learning-based methods for robot control, perception, and navigation in real-world scenarios.

Advancements in Legged and Mobile Manipulation Robotics

Spearheaded projects and research that have led to significant improvements in the agility, robustness, and autonomy of legged robots (like ANYmal) and mobile manipulators, enabling them to perform complex tasks in challenging terrains and environments.

Former Head of Research Group at KUKA

Previously led a corporate research group at KUKA, a global leader in robotics and automation technology. His work there focused on areas like mobile manipulation and human-robot collaboration, translating academic research into industrial applications.

Recipient of Multiple Research Grants and Awards

Successfully secured and managed various competitive research grants, and his work (and that of his lab) has been recognized with awards at prestigious robotics competitions and conferences, underscoring the impact and quality of his research.

Educational Background

Colchester Royal Grammar School

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Company Overview

Castle Trust Bank
Total employees330
HeadquartersBasingstoke
Founded2012

Castle Trust Bank is a UK-based bank specializing in buy-to-let mortgages, bridging finance, development finance, and savings products. They cater to professional property investors, intermediaries, and individual savers, aiming to provide flexible, tailored financial solutions and competitive rates. The bank received its full banking licence in 2020, having previously operated as Castle Trust Capital plc since 2012.

Castle Trust Bank Funding Information
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Lead Investors:
J.C. Flowers & Co.

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