Robert's early career was influenced by several mergers and acquisitions that had him quickly gain experience in the travel industry. He was fortunate to encounter many champions and mentors who crossed his path and helped him advance. He outlines the value that the M&A environment provided to him in understanding value creation through strategic fit and having a
 strong implementation plan but to also be agile in evolving your plan to be responsive to the market. Bob is a believer in the value of diverse talent and the richness of entertaining different viewpoints, as they result in better outcomes. The value of listening to others and challenging yourself to be open to new experiences and viewpoints has been a key to his success.