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
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
- Vice President of Business DevelopmentSep 2025 to Jul 2026Legends Global
- Vice President of Business DevelopmentApr 2024 to Sep 2025ASM Global
- Director Of Business DevelopmentJun 2018 to Apr 2024HOK
- Business Development SpecialistJun 2013 to Mar 2018HKS, Inc.
- Director of Client SolutionsAug 2010 to Apr 2013Pursuant Sports
Education
- B.S in Business Administration, Management and International Marketing2003 - 2008Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Plano East Senior High School1999 - 2003
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