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Doug Babcock

Enthusiast · DISC type i
President & Chief Executive Officer at Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts, LLC
📍 Sanibel, Florida, United States

Doug Babcock is the CEO of Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts, where he has driven significant growth in revenue and property value. With a background in finance from Deutsche Bank and an MBA from NYU Stern, he combines fiscal acumen with hospitality leadership. He is noted for his crisis leadership, particularly in hurricane recovery efforts.

His career shows a unique transition from a Wall Street Vice President to the hands-on owner of a power equipment dealership, which he grew six-fold before returning to corporate leadership in hospitality. He is actively involved in his community, serving on boards like the Florida Lodging & Housing Association.

He once remained on Sanibel Island during a hurricane, requiring a helicopter airlift after the storm passed to assess property damage.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
President & Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Sanibel, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Doug shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Doug cares about

Boutique Hospitality
He focuses on transforming and scaling boutique hospitality businesses, emphasizing guest experience to drive financial growth and operational excellence.
Crisis Management
Demonstrated resilience by reopening a resort nine days after a hurricane and spearheading redevelopment projects for properties damaged beyond repair.
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Career

Work history

8-2015
President & Chief Executive Officer
Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts, LLC
8-2010 - 8-2015
Vice President & Chief Executive Officer
Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts, LLC
10-2003
Owner - President & Chief Executive Officer
Erie Power Equipment Inc.
8-2000 - 8-2003
Vice President Mortgage
Deutsche Bank
9-1997 - 12-1999
Security Trader
Nomura
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Media appearances

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Education
9-1993 - 5-1997
Master's Degree
NYU Stern School of Business
9-1987 - 5-1991
Bachelor's degree
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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