Seasoned hospitality leader who strives to rapidly improve strategic, operational and cultural performance. Establishes a clear vision - engaging all stakeholders in the development of integrated processes aligned to growing and energizing the organization.
Primary focus on the development and management of world-class hotels and maximizing shareholder returns. Leveraging brand partners, innovation, and associate development while driving earnings and releasing locked-up value.
Chief Relaxation Officer @ On hiatus after an extraordinary five-year assignment growing and re-positioning a world-class organization. Seeking a similar role with a dynamic company that has a clear strategic vision and promotes strong core values and guiding principals. From April 2015 to Present (5 months) Laguna Beach, CaliforniaSenior Vice President, Operations @ Strategic oversight of a portfolio of first-class branded and independent hotels generating $250 million in total revenues and $550 million in asset value. From January 2010 to March 2015 (5 years 3 months) Vancouver, British ColumbiaRegional Vice President, Operations @ Regional oversight of Dolce Hotels and Resorts in the US Southwest. From December 2004 to November 2009 (5 years) Aspen, ColoradoGeneral & Resident Manager @ Executive leadership positions in Oahu, HI and Lake Tahoe, CA. From January 2000 to December 2004 (5 years) Hawaiian IslandsGeneral Manager @ Executive leadership positions in multiple Canadian cities with Delta Hotels and Resorts and Delta Management Services. Previous Delta and independant hotel experience from 1983-1991. From January 1991 to January 2000 (9 years 1 month) Toronto, Ontario
Executive Leadership - Real Estate, Capital Markets, Project Finance, and Business Strategy @ Harvard Business SchoolDirectors Education Program, Corporate Governance @ Institute of Corporate DirectorsSmall to Medium Enterprize, Corporate Governance @ Rotman School of ManagementBusiness, Economics and Finance @ Western University Robb Walker is skilled in: Business Strategy, Leadership, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Strategy