An Accomplished Curator and Moderator of Discussion on Economics, Business and Management in Asia.

Steve is a 30-year veteran of Asia.  His career has been a rich and diverse one which culminate in a deep understanding and broad appreciate of what drives business in Asia and what it takes to be a successful business leader in this region. From journalist with the Wall Street Journal, to technology executive with IBM, to strategy consultant with PwC Consulting, to executive search with Heidrick & Struggles to entrepreneur with Inside Asia and a professional speaker/moderator and advisor. Today he ties together the threads of his career, and taps into an Asia-wide network spanning ten markets and six industries.

Today he ties together the threads of his career, and taps into an Asia-wide network spanning ten markets and six industries. Seeing an opportunity to extend the reach of his conversations with senior corporate leaders and key influencers across the region, Steve launched the Inside Asia podcast in 2017, and today this is the most widely listened-to podcast on Asia business and politics, from Asia, on Asia. This platform allows him to build an Asia-wide leadership and advisory network, and to deliver invaluable insights to individuals and organizations with vested interests in the Asia region. His advisory business offers leadership consulting, coaching, and team development services. He specializes in re-inventing and re-shaping senior leaders who embark upon post-corporate careers and new ventures.

The key focuses of business discussion topics are around digital transformation, fourth industrial revolution, the new economic order, and leadership in a time of change. Sub-themes include re-thinking organization design and effectiveness; Transformation of the corporate leader; Board responsibility in a time of change. The areas of core discussion cross various industries, including retail, healthcare, energy, environment, media & telecom and education. His function focus is with boards of directors, C-Suite – modes of effective leadership in a time of change; human resources; sales & business development; marketing; private equity and impact investing.

Steve is currently based in Bali, Indonesia and Singapore.