Robb Walker has been appointed as Managing Director at Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt hotel
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt hotel in Isle of Palms, S.C., is pleased to announce the appointment of Robb Walker as Managing Director. Walker most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of Catalina Island Company in Avalon, Calif.
With 30 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, leading first-class operations throughout the United States and Canada, Walker is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations in the Wild Dunes Resort community, with an immediate focus on the successful launch of its new 153-key Sweetgrass Inn which opened last month.
Walker, a Canadian-born hotelier, has served in multiple senior level roles during his career including Senior Vice President of Operations with Silverbirch Hotels and Resorts, and Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Hospitality Group. He is a graduate of Western University with a Bachelor of Arts in Commerce and of Harvard Business School - Executive Leadership (Real Estate/Capital Markets, Project Management, Finance/Business Strategy). Walker is a certified Food and Beverage Director and is additionally certified as a Board Director (Corporate Governance) with the Institute of Corporate Directors. Walker is also an avid sports fan and outdoorsman.