Robert Burns

Vice President of Business Development at Legends Global

Overview

Robert Burns serves as Vice President of Business Development at Legends Global [1]. Burns is a business development executive with 15+ years of experience leading strategic growth across sports, entertainment, higher education, municipalities, and public-private development, known for identifying opportunities before formal procurement and building trusted executive relationships [2]. Burns previously held the position of Vice President of Business Development at ASM Global from April 2024 to September 2025 [4], and served as Director of Business Development at HOK from June 2018 to April 2024 [5]. Earlier roles included Business Development Specialist at HKS, Inc. from June 2013 to March 2018 [6] and Director of Client Solutions at Pursuant Sports from August 2010 to April 2013 [7]. Burns holds a B.S. in Business Administration, Management and International Marketing from Missouri University of Science and Technology [8].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [2]

Business development executive with 15+ years of experience leading strategic growth across sports, entertainment, higher education, municipalities, and public-private development. Known for identifying opportunities before formal procurement, building trusted executive relationships, and developing customized strategies that create long-term value for clients. Recognized for a responsive, relationship-driven approach that has resulted in repeat business and successful outcomes across complex capital projects and operating agreements.

Career history

  1. Vice President of Business DevelopmentSep 2025 to Jul 2026Legends Global
  2. Vice President of Business DevelopmentApr 2024 to Sep 2025ASM Global
  3. Director Of Business DevelopmentJun 2018 to Apr 2024HOK
  4. Business Development SpecialistJun 2013 to Mar 2018HKS, Inc.
  5. Director of Client SolutionsAug 2010 to Apr 2013Pursuant Sports

Education

  1. B.S in Business Administration, Management and International Marketing2003 - 2008Missouri University of Science and Technology
  2. Plano East Senior High School1999 - 2003

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