Managing Director – International Leisure Consultants Ltd (ILC), Hong Kong

Academic background in Leisure and Recreation Practice (UK)

Experience in Asia:  Since 1984

Formerly Head of Projects and Club Development – CCA International, responsible for all club projects from inception to completion, throughout Asia.   Experienced developer and operator across Asia in the leisure industry, including Golf Clubs, Country Clubs, Health Clubs, Business Clubs, Resorts, Hotels etc.

Principal strengths in:

• Providing enriched & diversified consultancy services

• Project Development and Operations Considerations

• Conceptual Development

• Facility Design Development

• Development Management

• Pre-Opening and Club Operations Management for Restaurants and Bars, Hotels and Resorts, Fitness & Children Facilities, Spa Operations and more.

Leisure Interests:

A keen sportsman and sporting enthusiast (accomplished field hockey player, resolute golfer, and diehard Newcastle United supporter). Follows most major sports as a spectator and enjoys international travel.

Contact:

Email: simons@ilc-world.com
Skype ID: simon.shepherdson

Non-Executive Director

Academic background in Management Science, Qualified Chartered Accountant

Experience in Asia: Since 1984

Formerly 1980-83 BP’s global financial trouble-shooter; Involved in the offshore financial sector since 1984 with the Bank of Butterfield in Bermuda , moved to Hong Kong as MD then CEO. Set up a direct investment company in the 90’s and currently Director of a wide range of Company and Mutual Fund organisations, including ILC.

Principal strengths in:

• Finance

• Project financing investment

• Partnering, tax and financial trouble-shooting.

Leisure Interests:

Sporting events on the international calendar, Asian cuisines and cultures, good wines and anything to do with Scottish heritage.

Principal Director, ILC Singapore

Chris is an Executive Director of ILC and established ILC Singapore in 2001 to cater to our expanding client base in South East Asia.

He is the Founder and CEO of The Golf Group and also heads ILC Benefit

Experience in Asia:

Chris has lived in Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and Indonesia for the past 20 years and now spends the majority of his time between Jakarta, Bali and Singapore. He has formal qualifications in the fields of accountancy as well as tourism, travel and leisure management.

Experience

* Experienced developer and operator of leisure facilities. Opening General Manager for several Leisure properties: Golf Clubs, City Clubs, Country Clubs and Hotels.

* General Manager for Cengkareng Golf Club, Jakarta, One of South East Asia’s busiest 18 hole golf  operations, which opened in 1999. Responsible for strategic and conceptual planning, membership sales and the development and implementation of operating systems. Oversaw pre-opening, design and development phases as well as the first two operating years of the club.

* Formerly General Manager of a number of successful private golf, city/ athletic and business clubs in the Asia Pacific region, many with CCA International. These included Mercantile Club Jakarta, Bankers Club Kuala Lumpur, Macau Golf & Country Club, Imperial Golf Club Jakarta, Finna Golf & Country Club Surabaya and The Exchange Club Medan

* Chris worked as an accountant in the UK before entering the hotel industry, in which he spent many years with Hilton International and Sun International.

Principal strengths in: 

• Club and Hotel Management

• Project Set up & Pre Opening

• Marketing, Positioning and Sales

• Systems Development and Implementation

• Business Strategy and Planning

• Feasibility and Concept Development

• Marketing & Sales Strategies and Systems

• Financial and Operational Audits and Analysis

• Food and Beverage, Golf and Hotel Operations

• Event Concepts and Management

• Personnel Systems

• Procedures, Structure, Development and Training

Other Relevant Information:

Chris enjoys exploring the cultures and cuisines of Asia and has an interest in the world of wine. He enjoys a good novel or movie and is a keen golfer, social cricketer and retired footballer. Spending time in Bali and allows him to enjoy reef snorkelling and fishing. Chris’ Wife, Isma, owns and runs an established Golf event and tour company. He is married with 2 daughters.

Contact:

Email: chrisw@ilc-world.com
Skype ID: chrisawootten

Director of ILC Services and Spectra and SHS Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Opened Spectra, an operating and consulting services organization set up in August 2006, has extensive experience throughout India in conceptual development, market research, economic feasibility reports, strategic business planning, project development, technical assistance, marketing and sales, pre-opening and on-going operations in the hotels, resorts, convention and leisure industry

Academic Background in Hotel Management

Experience:

15+ Years of Industry Experience, Strong Entrepreneurial Skills, and Proven Track Record of Success in Turning Around Under-Performing Properties, Generating Revenue/Profit Gains, and Upholding Exemplary 
Service Levels for Premier, 5-Star Hotels, including The Grand New Delhi and Yak & Yeti-Kathmandu, Nepal

Principal strengths: Accomplished, results-driven hospitality management professional with repeated success in leading cross-functional, large teams to meet and exceed corporate expectations in guest service, operations, and business development.

Effective relationship builder with top executives in corporate and government organizations. Particularly skilled in identifying deficiency areas and formulating strategies that bring about change, improvement, and long-term success.

Key Skills

• Strategic Business & Operational Planning

• Budget Development & Administration

• Client Relationship Building & Retention

• Team Building, Mentoring & Leadership

• Marketing/Branding/Competitive Positioning

• Corporate/Government Account Management

• Start-Up/Turnaround/High-Growth Leadership

Director – International Leisure Consultants Ltd (ILC), Australia

Project Consultant – International Leisure Consultants Ltd (ILC), Hong Kong

Academic background in Sports & Exercise Science and Certificate in International Spa Director

Experience in Asia: Since early 1990s

Formerly fitness, health, spa consultancy and management in various roles involved in pre-launched and post launched activities.

KEY ROLES:

*Feasibility studies
*Operational reviews
*Research and Development
*Marketing and Business Plan
*Financial Forecast
*Advisory on Equipment Purchase and Supplies
*Recruiting and Selection of staff
*Pre-opening Management

Projects:

W Hotel – Hong Kong
Taihu Golf Hotel, Suzhou – China
Venetian Resort Hotel, Macau – China
Dr Malo Clinic, Macau – China

Leisure Interests:

Health and Fitness, Spa treatments, travel, water sports, Yoga and Pilates

Project Consultant – International Leisure Consultants Ltd (ILC), Hong Kong

Frances joined ILC in 2014 and is responsible for overall set-up (i.e. design, construction), implementing ideas, employee training manual, market research, designing spa treatment menu and writing press releases.

Key Skills

• Market Research

• Project Feasibility

• Concept & Design Development

• Equipment and Facility Development

• Programme Design

• Marketing Plan

Associate Director – International Leisure Consultants Ltd (ILC), Kuala Lumpur

Directors – International Leisure Consultants Ltd (ILC), South Africa

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