25+ years experience in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond with a demonstrated ability to deliver in diverse and dynamic environments. Consummate relationship builder. Highly adept at working with diverse groups of people in an international multicultural environment, and providing leadership to reach collective objectives. Experienced public speaker and media commentator on digital economy, technology and public policy issues. Multi-lingual with extensive knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region - and its nuances. Serial entrepreneur (retired). Now focused on increasing investment in digital development in the Asia Pacific to catalyse social and economic development, and the next generation of technologists, innovators and changemakers.Played founding and leading roles in several technology and private equity investment firms. Extensive experience in business management and strategy development across multiple industries, including ICT, telecommunications, power infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and real estate.Provided consulting and mentoring support to start-ups and SMEs in the Asia-Pacific region, and held advisory roles across multiple sectors ranging from governmental organisations to sporting organisations and the private sector.Extensive experience with the technology and Internet sector. Held several leadership roles, including Chair of the Asia-Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) and Founding Chair of ICANN’s Asia Pacific Regional At-Large Organisation (APRALO). Served on Advisory Boards and Expert Working Groups for regional and international organisations, including UN agencies, on infrastructure, policy and regulatory reform, and development issues.