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Robert Giardino

Examiner · DISC type cs
Sr. Director Franchise Development, Northeast at Hilton
📍 Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Robert Giardino is the Sr. Director of Franchise Development for Hiltons Northeast region, responsible for expanding a portfolio of over a dozen brands. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, he is an expert in the full hotel development lifecycle, including site selection, brand management, and contract negotiations.

Beyond his corporate role, Robert is deeply committed to community service. He serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Concord Academy, a private school dedicated to students with special needs, where he helps guide the institutions strategic direction and mission.

He has a long history of leadership in non-profit governance, shaping organizations that support community well-being.

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Experience
41 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director Franchise Development, Northeast
Job Level
Senior
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview

How Robert shows up

Overcautious
Process Oriented
Unexpressive

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. Being observant comes to them naturally. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Priorities

Topics Robert cares about

Hotel Franchise Growth
As Sr. Director of Franchise Development, he is directly responsible for growing the footprint of numerous Hilton brands across the Northeast, from New York to Virginia.
Special Needs Education
Holds a significant leadership position as Vice Chairman of the Board at Concord Academy, a school for students with special needs.
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Career

Work history

6-2014
Sr. Director Franchise Development, Northeast
Hilton
11-2013 - 1-2017
Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Concord Academy
2005 - 6-2014
Senior Director Franchise Relicensing and Contract Management, Amercias
Hilton
3-1993 - 1-2005
Various Corporate Positions
Hilton
1985 - 1993
Various Positions
Holiday Inns Inc
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Media appearances

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Education
1985 - 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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