Why Andrew?

25+ years in recruitment
Real-world insight into how employers hire and how careers change.

Author of Everybody Is Replaceable
A clear point of view on career relevance and staying competitive after 40.

Industry experience
Deep experience across hospitality, travel, tourism and corporate recruitment.

Experienced on stage
Keynotes, panels, fireside chats and event hosting across Asia Pacific.

Speaking Topics

1. Careers After 40: Is Experience Enough?

How experienced professionals can navigate changing employer expectations, career transitions and a competitive job market.

2. The Changing Talent Market

What businesses are looking for, why hiring remains challenging and how employers can respond.

3. Staying Relevant in a Changing Workplace

Why past achievements do not guarantee future opportunities—and how professionals can continue to add value.

4. Reinvention, Adaptability & Career Longevity

Why professionals and leaders need to keep learning, adapt to change and rethink traditional career paths.

5. The Future of Hospitality Talent

The workforce challenges facing hospitality and travel—and how businesses can respond to changing talent needs.

Recent Engagements

Sep 2026 - Hospitality Exchange by Singapore Hotel Association

Emcee & Moderator

Oct 2025 - ITB Asia, Singapore

Talent Shortage Still Challenges Global Travel and Tourism Industry.

Sep 2025 - Hospitality Exchange by Singapore Hotel Association

Emcee & Moderator

Jun 2025 - Maximum Occupancy, Perth

The future of hospitality talent in WA: Leveraging AI in recruiting and retention.

May 2025 - Data & Beyond: Hotel Revenue Strategy Seminar Hong Kong

With rising operational costs and labor shortages, how can hotels work more efficiently while still delivering great service?

Apr 2025 - HTNG Connect, Bangkok

Bridging the Gap: Advancing Technology and Talent in Hospitality

Mar 2025 - Marketplace Hong Kong

AI-Driven Disruption: Shaping the Future of Career

Oct 2024 - Singapore Hospitality Exchange - Singapore

People + Tech – A New Workplace Paradigm

Jul 2024 - Maximum Occupancy, Sydney

Human Capital Development: Addressing the Staffing Gap

Dec 2023 - Members Connect

(SACEOS, PATA, SKAL, ABCS), Singapore

Fireside Chat: The use of technology in operational efficiency and customer engagement, and customer experience

Oct 2023 - ITB Asia, Singapore

Talent Acquisition challenges post Covid-19

Sep 2023 - Food & Drinks Asia, Singapore

Optimising revenue and staying productive with technology amidst manpower crunch

Sep 2023 - GBTA, Singapore

Meet Gen Z: What is the next generation of workers looking for and what do we as an industry need to do to attract them.

Sep 2023 - GBTA, Singapore

Elevating the role of the Travel Manager

Sep 2023 - HTNG, Bangkok

Workforce panel discussion

Jul 2023 - Singapore MICE Forum, Singapore

Resetting the Talent Pool and Collaborating across Boundaries for Synergy (including DEI)

Jul 2023 - Travel Meets Asia, Kuala Lumpur

Talent Acquisition challenges post Covid-19

May 2023 - Corporate Travel Summit, Hong Kong

Talent acquisition – why people could prove a key factor (internal and external) for corporate travel

May 2023 - HSMAI, Singapore

Leveraging the strengths of individual talents to drive performance and results

Dec 2022 - PATA/GBTA APAC Travel Summit

Forecasting the Future of Travel

Nov 2022 - CTC Corporate Travel Summit, Singapore

Talent acquisition – Ensuring future fail safes for labour requirements

Oct 2022 - Travel Summit, Ras Al Khaimah UAE

Supporting Women in MSMEs

Oct 2022 - PATA Travel Summit, Ras Al Khaimah UAE

The Voices of the Next Generation

Oct 2022 - PATA Travel Summit, Ras Al Khaimah UAE

Future Leaders – Investing in Human Capital

May 2022 - HSMAI ROC, Singapore

Leadership

Apr 2022 - Maximum Occupancy, Sydney

Covid-19's impact on Travel & Tourism Jobs

Mar 2022 - PATA, Penang

Challenges and opportunities in human capital recovery

Nov 2019 - FCM Illuminate, Hong Kong

From the boomers, to the millennials to Gen Z: How do you tailor your policy to the different needs of the generational cohorts

Oct 2019 - ITB Future Leaders, Singapore

Fireside Chat: Confessions of a HR Manager

Jul 2018 - ACTE Global Summit, Singapore

Developing the next generation of Travel Managers and Corporate Travel Professionals

Apr 2019 - Marriott APAC iT Academy, Bangkok

Millennials in the workplace

May 2017 - PATA Youth Symposium, Negombo Sri Lanka

Theme: No Barriers: Millennials and the Future of Tourism

Oct 2017 - Hotel Management Summit, Singapore

Reviewing Space Allocation for Higher Profitability

Oct 2015 - Hotel Management Summit, Singapore

HR Panel: Repositioning Traditional Hotel Jobs to Attract and Engage Next Generation Hoteliers

Aug 2013 - National Retail Conference, Manila

The War for Talent

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Keynote speaker. Panelist. Moderator. Emcee.

Available for conferences, leadership events, podcasts and industry discussions across Asia Pacific.