Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at The Breakers Palm Beach
Brief Executive Biography
Denise Bober serves as Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at The Breakers Palm Beach, one of America’s most iconic, luxury resorts. In this role, she has established an inspired, continually evolving workplace that prioritizes the fulfillment and well-being of 2,400 team members. Since 1988, she has cultivated talent and achieved best-in-class retention rates, recognizing that a satisfied and engaged workforce is crucial for the long-term success of this 129-year-old, family-owned organization.
Full Executive Biography
Denise Bober is Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at The Breakers Palm Beach (located in Palm Beach, Florida), one of the County’s largest employers. In this role, she is responsible for establishing an inspired workplace and best-in-class retention rates, recognizing that a satisfied and engaged workforce is crucial for the long-term success of this 129-year-old, family-owned organization.
With an impressive 37-year career at The Breakers, Bober has implemented numerous initiatives and programs that prioritize employee well-being and fulfillment. She is responsible for the evolution of The Breakers' Culture of Care and Well-being, ensuring that the company fosters a positive and supportive environment for its staff. Her approach is rooted in her deep respect for people and commitment to providing a nurturing workplace where employees can thrive and develop. Through her efforts, The Breakers has gained a reputation as an award-winning employer of choice, being named a “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work” by Fortune Media® and Great Place To Work® in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The company is also recognized as a leader in social impact, demonstrating a profound dedication to team, community and environment.
Bober joined The Breakers in 1988 as a human resources assistant, progressing through the division she now leads. She assumed the role of director of human resources in 1997, where she immediately centralized hiring and staff relations functions while focusing on expanding recruitment, benefits, training and development, employee appreciation, wellness initiatives and community service. Her efforts have transformed the human resources function from a personnel department into a front-of-organization division. In recognition of her contributions, she was promoted to vice president of human resources in 2015, and further elevated to senior vice president in 2019. She currently serves on the resort’s Executive Group.
Bober holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management from Nova Southeastern University and a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership and Development from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She sets an example professionally as a board and membership committee member of the Executive Women’s Association of the Palm Beaches and Global Women 4 Wellbeing. She also previously served as chair of the Palm Health Foundation and past president of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. In 2018, the Global Wellness Institute recognized Bober as a Leader in Workplace Wellness, and Palm Beach Atlantic University named her one of its 50 Most Notable Alumni. In 2020, the South Florida Business Journal honored Bober as one of its Most Influential Business Women.
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