Chief Operating Officer - Commercial
CurrentASM Global (APAC) is a Brisbane head-officed, privately owned company, proudly part of the ASM Global network: the world’s largest content strategist and operator of 350+ premier entertainment, convention and sporting venues worldwide. www.asmglobal.comResponsible for all Commercial Operations & Business Development activities across Asia, India and the Gulf, including leadership across our Regional Divisions headquartered in Singapore, Mumbai and Dubai. Recognised in Billboard Magazine International Power Players List of 2023 and 2024 for contribution to the Live Entertainment industry. Successfully established ASM Global's Gulf Region presence, mentoring our Middle East team to create a successful stand-alone Dubai-based business unit. Oversaw the following major venue acquisitions:• Exhibition World Bahrain, the largest major business event venue in the Middle East• 20,000-seat Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai - the first major arena for the Middle East with a record-setting, blue-chip Naming-Rights agreement secured before opening• 18,000-seat Jeddah Arena, Saudi Arabia - the first major entertainment Arena for Saudi ArabiaKey stakeholder management responsibility that enabled seamless corporate registration and commencement of local operations across multiple GCC countries. I am responsible for our Global Solutions Division, hold Directorships of all related company entities operating in multiple regions and jurisdictions and sit on the ASM Global Reconciliation Action Group.HIGHLIGHT PROJECT: Brisbane Live (2013 - present)Supporting our Chairman, I was responsible for developing original content for the Market-Led Proposal for Brisbane Live - a new 17,000 seat arena at Roma Street Station. I was then appointed as the Operator representative to develop the subsequent Queensland Government Business Case for this iconic development. Brisbane Live was confirmed as a key venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Masterplan in 2021, with funding secured in March 2023.