Robert is Nhanda, Yamaji heritage. He has been in the Hospitality Industry for over 30 years. In this time, he has owned, run and managed businesses in the hospitality, tourism, mining, and construction industries.

Robert became CEO of WAITOC in 2015. In this time, with the support of the board and his team he has successfully delivered the Aboriginal Tourism Development Program growing 39 new Aboriginal businesses across WA.

He has increased funding to enhance member business outcomes by over 300% and drives to create opportunities for Aboriginal people at a State, National and International level. Under his direction, WAITOC have successfully secured the World Indigenous Tourism Summit for Perth and continues to create new partnerships with prospective stakeholders to improve cultural understanding, respect and positive social outcomes for the Australian Aboriginal People.