As President and CEO, Hamish Dodds oversees all aspects of Hard Rock’s worldwide businesses, which include both company-owned and franchise cafes, bars, hotels, casinos and live music venues, all showcasing the world’s greatest collection of authentic music memorabilia.

Hamish is responsible for the strategic development and operational results of all Hard Rock’s activities across 52 countries, ensuring that all our guests enjoy the highest quality food, merchandise, service and entertainment experiences whenever they visit our locations.

Prior to joining the Hard Rock team in 2004, Hamish worked as CEO for Cabcorp, and also held senior positions with PepsiCo Beverages International, where he worked for 13 years gaining extensive international experience in finance, franchising, joint ventures and brand management from a number of senior roles in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.

In his final position with PepsiCo, between 1997–2002, Hamish was President for South America, Central America and the Caribbean business unit and was responsible for the major re-franchising, brand recovery and financial turnaround in those markets.

Hamish holds a Bachelor of Arts, Business Studies, from Robert Gordon’s University in Scotland and is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants (UK).

Outside of work, Hamish enjoys golf, running and a variety of water sports. He lives in Orlando with his wife, Susannah and their three children, Sarah, Katie and James. His favorite bands are Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, U2 and The Killers, as well as David Bowie.