WorkWave Appoints Robbie Hobbs as Chief Product Officer

HOLMDEL, N.J. - WorkWave, a software and solutions company, appointed Robbie Hobbs as Chief Product Officer. He will be responsible for leading its product innovation strategy.

"Our mission at WorkWave is to deliver innovative software and fintech solutions to companies that keep the world safe, clean and beautiful, so we are excited to welcome Robbie Hobbs to the team to enable us to realize this mission," said WorkWave CEO Kevin Kemmerer. "Under Hobbs's leadership, we look forward to deepening our product functionality, increasing our investment in data analytics and AI, and providing our customers with industry-leading technology."

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. His career has been defined by a passion for solving customers' most complex and pervasive business challenges, leveraging technology, data and automation to drive meaningful impact at scale.

"As Chief Product Officer, my focus is on ensuring that WorkWave continues to deliver products that don't just meet customer needs, but actively drive their success and grow their business," said Hobbs. "WorkWave has a unique opportunity to redefine how mobile service companies operate — helping them improve efficiency, enhance service quality and grow with confidence. I'm excited to work alongside our customers to build intuitive, high-impact solutions that simplify operations and unlock new value through AI, automation, fintech and data-driven insights."

Prior to joining WorkWave, Hobbs held leadership roles at some of the world's most impactful companies, where he led the seamless integration of people, process, technology and commercial strategy. Most recently, as Chief Product Officer at Jones Lang LaSalle Technologies (JLLT), he played a pivotal role in modernizing commercial building services by integrating real-time data, automation, and AI-driven workflows, helping businesses navigate the pandemic and transition to the hybrid work era. At General Electric, he spearheaded hardware and software upgrades for natural gas power plants, enabling them to adapt to a deregulated energy market increasingly reliant on renewables. While at Rolls-Royce, he developed advanced materials to improve the fuel efficiency and environmental impact of air travel.

Born and raised in Australia, Hobbs has lived, studied and worked across four continents, shaping his global perspective on business and technology. He holds a master's degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. He is currently based in Atlanta, Ga.