Shaun Newman Podcast

Robert Oswell is a Canadian-born entrepreneur and innovator in the marine and watersports industry. Growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan, he developed a strong work ethic and passion for wakeboarding and boating. At age 19, he invented a shock-absorbing wakeboard pylon to improve safety and comfort for riders. In 1998, he founded Roswell (later expanded into Roswell Marine and Roswell Global) from his garage, starting with this patented product and growing it into a multinational company known for pioneering industry-changing innovations. These include the first universal watersports tower, strapless board racks, integrated tower speakers, telescoping helm stations, and advanced marine audio systems. Under his leadership as Founder, CEO, and Chairman, Roswell has introduced dozens of products annually, won multiple innovation awards (such as IBEX and NMMA honors), and achieved significant sales milestones. Oswell has also served as President of the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) board and was recogn