The Executive Board

Founder and sole shareholder of The Resort Group PLC, Rob is an entrepreneur who established the Group in 2007 following successful development projects in Spain and Canada. Rob has a Financial Services background in Banking and the Prudential Corporation, and his areas of expertise include corporate strategy, sales and distribution, real estate development and corporate relations.

Charlie King joined The Resort Group PLC in 2009 from his role as Head of UK Operations for Middle Eastern Developer, Damac. He has over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing, financial services and real estate sales. Formerly a Managing Director of a division of Friends Provident Estate Agents and subsequently Countrywide Group, Charlie has a wealth of experience in real estate sales, marketing, and operations.

With over 35 years’ experience in the construction and engineering industry, Andrew Lawson joined The Resort Group PLC in 2009 as Group Development and Construction Director. A Chartered Quantity Surveyor with a vast amount of experience in construction and project management. Andrew previously was employed as a Regional Managing Director for a national developer and prior to this as Regional Director for a national construction consultancy specialising in Quantity Surveying, Project & Construction Management, Planning supervision and dispute resolution.

Michael Hennessy is a Senior Finance and Commercial Executive with extensive international experience across construction, engineering, infrastructure and professional services. ACMA and CGMA qualified, Michael has a proven track record in building high-performing finance organisations , establishing corporate governance frameworks , leading restructuring, M&A and integration projects as well as divestment programs and overseeing major capital project delivery. Michael’s international experience has included top level roles in the UK, Moscow, and Saudi Arabia.

Lisa Kellet Jones brings over 17 years’ experience at Executive Assistant level, supporting Boards, stakeholders and Group ownership. Now Chief of Staff, she leads coordination of Group projects, operations and recruitment while aligning delivery with the Executive Chairman’s vision. With extensive knowledge of the business since inception, Lisa is a central point of contact, ensuring efficiency, collaboration and consistently high operational standards.