Aaron Santos
Head of Landscape Operations
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About
Senior landscape and sustainability executive with over 15 years of international experience leading large-scale landscape operations, luxury hospitality developments, and multi-site commercial property portfolios across the Philippines, Middle East, and Caribbean.
Demonstrated expertise in landscape project delivery, construction coordination, procurement management, operational transformation, and sustainability integration. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, optimize landscape systems, and deliver cost-efficient, technically compliant, and experience-driven environments.
Recognized for successfully standardizing nationwide landscape operations and achieving a 90% reduction in fertilizer costs through sustainable landscape management strategies.
Experience
Senior Landscape Manager
Robinsons Land Corporation
2020 – Present
- Lead nationwide landscape operations across multiple mall properties
- Reduced fertilizer costs by 90% through sustainable practices
- Standardized landscape systems across all sites
- Developed and delivered training programs for operations teams
- Advised on landscape design and implementation for new developments
Landscape Manager
Nature’s Visions, Turks & Caicos
2020
- Lead a team of highly trained landscapers to manage their daily schedules and ensure efficiency and quality of work is maintained at all times.
- Marketed and promoted the company’s complete landscaping and pool maintenance services and products to prospective clients.
Landscaping Manager The Shore Club, Turks & Caicos
2015 – 2018
- Led full landscape development of a luxury resort from construction to opening.
Landscape Engineer
Verde Landscaping, Qatar
2010 – 2014
- Handled design, execution, procurement, and nursery supervision.
Earlier Roles
Crown Asia & LandNet
2004 – 2010
- Managed landscape operations, design, and horticultural consultancy.
Education
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Major in Horticulture, Specializing in the Production and Management of Ornamental Plants
