Roberts Hawaii President & Chief Executive Officer
The Roberts Hawaii seeks to hire a President \& Chief Executive Officer. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President \& CEO serves as the highest-ranking executive officer of the company responsible for driving the overall vision, mission, and strategic direction. The President \& CEO is responsible for operational excellence, financial performance, and alignment with the company’s core values and commitment to the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The role requires a balance of strong leadership, industry expertise, and a deep understanding of Hawaii’s culture, tourism, and transportation markets. Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the executive team, providing strategic leadership to Roberts Hawaii Incorporated, while setting high performance standards and ensuring accountability across all levels of the organization * Develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the ESOP structure, emphasizing sustainable growth both organic and through strategic acquisitions enhancing value for employee-owners. * Identify innovative strategies in partnership with key stakeholders, inspiring the team to embrace creativity and forward-thinking approaches to drive future growth opportunities. * Ensure alignment across all levels of the organization with the company’s vision and strategic direction for the future. * Set key performance indicators, evaluate results, and provide opportunities for continuous improvement. * Continuously assess and update strategic plans in response to market trends, economic conditions, and employee insights to ensure long-term organizational success. * Oversee all business operations with comprehensive profit and loss accountability, including finance, sales and marketing, workplace safety and risk management, information technology, and human resources. * Refine and improve all functional processes, policies, and procedures to ensure maximum productivity and profitability. * Ensure excellence in the company’s health, risk management, and environmental performance, ensuring compliance with internal standards and local/national regulations. * Report to and collaborate with the Board of Directors on both formal and informal matters, while leading corporate initiatives as directed. Provide regular updates to the Board on company performance, ESOP status, and strategic initiatives. * Develop the annual budget and long-term strategic plan for the Board of Directors, ensuring prudent management of the organization’s resources in alignment with budgetary guidelines and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. * Oversee efforts to promote products and services, with a focus on developing new markets, increasing market share, and enhancing the company’s competitive position in the industry. * Manage the company’s captive insurance coverage, including overseeing policy selection, ensuring adequate coverage levels, monitoring claims, and working closely with insurance providers to optimize risk management strategies and cost-effectiveness. * Enhance public relations by promoting organization to stakeholders, including customers, clients, investors, and business partners, while maintaining a positive and professional image. * Oversee ESOP management by collaborating with the trustee to ensure compliance, effective communication with employees regarding ownership and vesting, monitoring stock ownership levels, and ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and corporate governance standards. * Ensure transparent communication regarding the ESOP structure and employee ownership benefits and foster a strong culture of employee ownership. * Support a culture of excellence, continual improvement and belonging, ensuring professional development and career growth opportunities to enhance overall employee performance and organizational success. Skills and Competencies: * Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and drive results across diverse teams. * Strong financial acumen, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and ESOP management. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including with employees, stakeholders, and community partners. * Demonstrates expertise in identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. * Knowledge of Hawaii’s tourism industry, transportation systems, and cultural values. * Commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation in transportation Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field; MBA preferred. * Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in transportation, tourism, or related industries. * 5+ years of full profit and loss (P\&L) responsibility for a company or business unit with annual revenues exceeding $100 million; experience within an ESOP structure preferred. * Demonstrated history of operational success, with a focus on organizational growth and sustainability. Application Process: Kumabe HR, LLC, an executive search firm, is assisting Roberts Hawaii with this important search. All calls and inquiries should be made through the search firm. Applications will be held in confidence. For priority consideration, resume and cover letter must be submitted by March 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Pay: $300,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year Work Location: In person