Robbie Hobbs

Robbie Hobbs is a seasoned technology and product executive with over 20 years of experience in R&D, engineering, and product management across aerospace, energy, and commercial real estate. As Chief Product Officer at WorkWave, he leads the company’s product innovation strategy, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class software and fintech solutions that empower mobile service businesses to operate more efficiently, enhance service quality, and drive growth.

Hobbs has built his career on solving complex business challenges through the seamless integration of people, process, and technology. Prior to joining WorkWave, he served as Chief Product Officer at Jones Lang LaSalle Technologies (JLLT), where he spearheaded efforts to modernize commercial building services by leveraging real-time data, AI-driven workflows, and automation—helping businesses navigate the pandemic and transition to the hybrid work era. Previously, he held leadership roles at General Electric, where he delivered critical hardware and software upgrades that improved the flexibility, efficiency, and emissions of natural gas power plants, enabling them to adapt to an evolving energy market increasingly reliant on renewables, and at Rolls-Royce, where he developed advanced materials to enhance the fuel efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of air travel.

Originally from Australia, Hobbs has lived, studied, and worked across four continents, shaping his global perspective on business and technology. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.