Robert Pizzini MSIR

Chairman @ Hampton Roads Chamber

About

Your leadership experience with me will be unlike any other. Leadership, Organization, and Thought Coach/Consultant. Public Speaker and Lifelong Learner. My keynotes are ENERGIZING. I retired from the U.S. Navy in 2010 after 26 years of service in Navy Special Operations. After wearing our nation's uniform I helped establish several multimillion-dollar businesses. My proven success model draws parallels between military and corporate leadership styles, building and leading a winning team, and precision execution. I have over 30 years of battle-tested principles of leadership in war zones and boardrooms and know how you can create superior executive level competency, confidence, and presence. I am energized and ready to develop leaders at all levels and guide businesses by sharing my education, training, and most importantly my experience. Contact me and together let's take you and your organization to the next level. I will say it again...Your leadership experience with me will be unlike any other. Visit RobertPizzini.com for greater detail. Contact Information: RobertPizzini.com 757-333-4940

Country

United States

City

Virginia Beach

Industry

Recreational Facilities & Services

Skill

leadership, Executive Coaching, Public Speaking, Special Operations, Navy, National Security, Military Operations, Counterterrorism, Homeland Security, Intelligence, Operational Planning, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Emergency Management, leader, mentor, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Diving, Explosives, CBRN

Experience

Chairman

Hampton Roads Chamber

2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

• Lead the Hampton Roads Chamber as the Chairman of the Regional Board and Executive Committee, driving strategic initiatives for the business community fostering collaboration and growth among local businesses, enhancing economic development, and creating conditions for business to thrive.

Chief Executive Officer

iFLY Va Beach Indoor Skydiving

2014-11 - Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Virginia Beach VA

Managing Partner and CEO. Developed, constructed, and curretly operate iFLY Va Beach Indoor Skydiving Awarded. 2018 Small Business of the Year. iFLY Va Beach is the first and finest indoor skydiving facility in Virginia, located in the heart of the city’s oceanfront resort area. Our NASA engineer designed, multi-million dollar facility boasts the most advanced vertical wind tunnel technology in the world, including a 14 foot diameter - 52 foot tall, climate controlled recirculating flight chamber powered by four fans generating 1400 horse power, creating variable wind speeds in excess of 180 MPH.

Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, Consultant

Elevate Your Leadership

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

USA

C-Suite Network Advisor

The C-Suite Network

2018-12 - 2024-12 · 6 yrs 1 mo

The most trusted network of C-suite leaders. An organization created with the C-Suite Leader in mind, we provide resource, value and community to our members.

Associate

R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc.

2010-7 - 2015-2 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Virginia Beach VA

EOD Officer

US Navy

1984-6 - 2010-9 · 26 yrs 4 mos

Responsible for all aspects of US Navy EOD Training and Evaluation Unit's diving and airborne capabilities

Operations Officer

EOD Training and Evaluation Unit TWO

2009-7 - 2010-2 · 8 mos

Responsible for scheduling and execution of all functions at EOD Training and Evaluation Unit TWO

Adjunct Professor

American Military University

2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs

Professor in AMU's School of Security and Global Studies (previously the School of Homeland Security). Courses taught included EOD, Introduction to Terrorism, Intermediate Terrorism, and The International Terrorist.