National workspace operator Workbox has appointed Robert Cartwright as executive vice president, chief operating officer.
As COO, Cartwright will oversee Workbox’s national expansion, member experience and operational team and look to further institutionalize the company’s operational capabilities and improve data collection as Workbox continues to expand nationally. He will also play an integral role in enhancing Workbox’s flexible office space, business acceleration and capital advisory services.
“We are excited to add another industry veteran to the team at Workbox as we look to grow our presence nationally over the next few years,” said John Wallace, CEO. “Rob brings a diverse operational background in hospitality, real estate and workplace innovation which aligns perfectly with our mission of redefining the modern workplace and supporting our members.”
Cartwright joins Workbox with 30 years of experience in hospitality and commercial real estate, including serving as global head of hospitality real estate at Fidelity Investments, where he led strategic initiatives to optimize real estate assets and workplace experiences globally. Prior to Fidelity, he was COO of CBRE’s coworking brand, Hana, which was later acquired by Industrious. He also served as senior vice president of global operations and member experience at WeWork for four years.
His hospitality experience in the hotel sector spans nearly 20 years at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he served in several senior leadership roles in property management, brand operations, finance and performance innovation.
Cartwright is a Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt from ASQ (American Society for Quality) and is a recognized thought leader in the future of work, workplace experience, and hospitality-driven real estate strategies.
