Robert Robinson
President, Springboard Hospitality
Encino, CA 91436
Phone (808) 469-0524
Property Types
Hospitality
Bio
Rob joined OLS Hotels & Resorts in 2018 as part of its new ownership group and helped lead the company through a rebranding to Springboard Hospitality along with multiple initiatives that helped position the firm for significant growth.
In his role as President, Rob leads all facets of Springboard’s platform with a focus on executing the company’s strategic plans, driving financial performance, championing a strong culture, and continuing to scale the portfolio.
Previously as Executive Vice President, Rob was responsible for company-wide operations, and is based in Hawaii where he directly oversaw the Honolulu office and Springboard’s portfolio of hotels in the islands.
Currently Rob sits on the Executive Board of Directors of the Waikiki Improvement Association, holds a board position with the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, and is a founding board member of the Waikiki Beach Special Improvement District Association where he currently serves as Chairman. Previously Rob was on the board of the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association, and the executive board of the Union Square Business Improvement District Association in SF where he served as Chairman of its marketing committee. Rob is also on the Advisory Board for Kapiolani Community College’s Hospitality program (HOST).
Before entering the hotel business, Rob was a successful restaurateur owning and operating restaurants and bars in the San Francisco Bay Area. From there he spent 5 years with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, and then 10 years in multiple leadership roles with Highgate, a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company.
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