Kim McKay
Kim McKay is an entrepreneurial leader and founder of Klick X, one of Asia-Pacific’s most awarded agencies. Kim has pioneered multi-disciplinary campaigns creating digital, social, data and mobile experiences for brands across luxury, travel, hospitality, entertainment and consumer portfolios.
With a proven track record, honed over more than two decades and her strong commercial instincts and broad business prospective, Kim is able to design and drive work that positions brands exactly where they want to be.
A passionate technology advocate, Kim’s current trend obsessions are Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work.
Robert Williams
Robert Williams is a leading lawyer in the hotels and leisure sector in Asia Pacific. With over 20 years of experience advising players in the hospitality industry, Robert has a deep understanding of strategy and deal execution. Robert currently leads the APAC hotels and hospitality group of law firm Watson Farley & Williams, and works from the firm's Singapore and Sydney offices.
Robert's team works with most of the major global operators, various start-up and niche hotel managers, property developers, high net worth families and individuals, and leading private, PE, fund and sovereign wealth investors. Robert is known for being super-connected in the sector, and his deal-flow and visibility across the market give him a unique perspective.
Robert is regularly asked to speak at industry conferences in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, including presenting MasterClass sessions at HICAP events for over a decade. Robert was recognised in 2020 as a "Global Thought Leader" in the hospitality sector in APAC by Who's Who Legal.
Andrew J Richardson
Andrew J Richardson is a highly experienced Hospitality Technology Director and Systems Specialist, managing the development of cutting-edge solutions serving the needs and requirements of the next generation of hotel products.
Andrew has worked with and been part of the successful team providing software solutions to the likes of Virgin Limited Direct, Campbell Grey Group, TUI and The Ascott group.
Andrew is a guest lecturer at the Singapore Institute of Technology lecturing in the use of PMS, BI and Revenue Management systems, and is a member of the Institute of Hospitality & Certified Product Owners.
Specialities: Hotel technology, Development frameworks, Service Driven functionality, Client Services, Delivery Optimisation, and implementation.
James G Wilkinson
James Gregory Wilkinson is a leading hotel industry advisor, board member and award-winning travel journalist. For the last 20 years, James has been the Editor-In-Chief of the Asia-Pacific region’s highly respected hotel industry magazine, HM, and its online products.
He is also the founder and chair of Asia-Pacific’s largest hotel industry conference AHICE and chair and chief of the industry-leading HM Awards for hotel and accommodation excellence.
James is also the host of the popular TV show 'Wayfarer: An insider's guide to executive travel', which has been broadcast in over 40 countries.
He is also Chair of Torrens University Australia’s Hospitality Industry Advisory Board and was formerly on the Sky News Business Channel television show ‘Business Class’, appearing on over 150 shows, including 80 as the sole anchor/host, and the Travel Editor for Time Out Australia for close to 10 years.
Trang Vo
Trang Vo offers 15 years of experience in Vietnam and International real estate markets, mainly focusing on Hotel investment sales in Vietnam and across the APAC region. Her qualifications include providing strategic advisory to our clients throughout the entire asset lifecycle from conducting feasibility studies at the early stage of the development until disposal.
With extensive experience in the local market and strong network with regional and international investors, Trang has successfully proved herself to be a trustworthy advisor for well reputed hotel owners in the country, projects she has completed transactions and advised on include: Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Sp, Hyatt Regency Da Nang Resort & Spa, KN Cam Ranh, M Gallery Hoi An, Fusion Suites, New Hoi An City, Anantara Mui Ne, Unbound Collection By Hyatt Phu Quoc, La Siesta Hotel & Resort, Regis Bay Da Nang, Citadines Central, Binh Duong, Hanoi Aqua Central, Silverland, Alagon, Silkpath, TMG, Royal Ha Long Hotel, FLC, & TTC hotel chain.
Trang have been Head of Residential Sales for CBRE in Vietnam for 5 years, General Manager for Regus Group and have spend the last 5 years leading JLL as Vice President of Hotel Investment Sales.
Trang is highly regarded in the industry as an outstanding thinker and connector. She is educated from Harvard Business School, Cornell University and holds a BA in Japanese language, economy and culture from HUFLIT.
Trang advises some of the largest real estate corporations in Vietnam and Asia on hotel and real estate deals.
Jonah Roberman
Jonah has spent the past 30 years in the Hotel, Resort and Food & Beverage business – operating at every organisational level across multiple property types, including: Michelin restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos, tourist destinations as well as in hospitality events such as during the Sydney Olympics.
Through this experience, Jonah has mastered Food and Beverage operations including, fine and casual dining; banquets organisation; catering; food courts; commissary operations; beach and après ski bars as well as smaller bespoke businesses. Jonah also provides technical assistance on the layout, design, service organisation and equipment needs for venues
He has worked at such prestigious places as Gordon Ramsay, Joel Robuchon: ‘Chef of the Century’, Claridge’s, the Berkeley Hotel, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Hotels, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, KUDETA, Frankie Knuckles, Arthur Baker or Buckingham Palace. He has been in strong demand for his concepts and experience.
Jonah’s creative approach, based on blending the best of established traditions with innovative concepts, has been in strong demand. As a consultant he has worked with some of the most recognised venues in the industry. In his work he implements sustainability, with focus on local produce and environmentally responsible practices.