Head of Events, Foundry APAC

About Foundry

 

At Foundry, formerly known as IDG Communications, and rebranded on February 17, 2022, we have played a key role in every major milestone, announcement, and development in modern technology since 1964.

 

Originally established as the publishing arm of the International Data Group (IDG), we distributed newspapers, magazines, and books globally, featuring prominent brands such as CIO, ChannelWorld, ComputerWorld, PCWorld, and many more.

 

Today, at Foundry we continue to lead the world by helping companies bring their visions to reality through a combination of media, marketing technologies and proprietary data. Our technology platforms are powered by data from our owned and operated ecosystem of global editorial brands, prestigious awards, and events, all engineered and integrated to drive marketing campaigns for technology companies. While we harness the power of algorithms, optimisation, and automation, what truly fuels our success are the meaningful connections and trusted relationships we cultivate.

What truly sets our hearts on fire is our unwavering belief in technology as a force for good. We are not just bystanders; we are the architects of positive change. With wisdom as our guide, we are spearheading progress in various crucial areas, such as championing diversity and inclusion, democratising tech accessibility, and championing women in leadership roles.

 

Role Overview

Foundry is seeking an experienced and highly capable Head of Events, APAC to lead its regional event portfolio and teams across Asia-Pacific. This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategy, planning, delivery, and commercial performance of Foundry’s market-leading conferences and awards programs across multiple countries and cultures.

The successful candidate will be a talented communications, strategy, and operations leader, with a strong background in large-scale conference production, regional team leadership, and stakeholder management. This role is critical to maintaining and growing Foundry’s reputation for high-quality, influential technology events across the APAC region.

This is a full-time IN OFFICE role in the heart of North Sydney or in Singapore.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership & Strategy
• Own and execute the APAC events strategy in alignment with Foundry’s global objectives.

• Provide senior leadership to distributed event teams across India, Korea, Japan, ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand.

• Act as the regional escalation point for operational, commercial, and delivery challenges.

• Event Portfolio Management

• Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of Foundry’s flagship conferences and awards programs, including but not limited to:

• CIO 100 Awards – India

• CIO & CSO Awards – Singapore, Japan, and Korea

• EDGE Reseller News Innovation Awards – Australia

• WIICTA Awards & related events – Australia and New Zealand
• Custom dinners and roundatables in each market for senior IT and Channel leaders
• Ensure consistent quality, brand alignment, and audience experience across all events.

• Commercial & Financial Accountability
• Own regional event budgets and P&L performance.

• Drive profitability through effective cost management, pricing strategies, and delivery efficiencies.

• Partner closely with sales, marketing, and editorial teams to maximize revenue opportunities and sponsorship value.

• Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop regional event managers and production teams.

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across geographically dispersed teams.

• Support workforce planning, capability development, and succession planning within the events function.

• Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Build strong relationships with senior Foundry stakeholders, sponsors, speakers, venues, and external partners.

• Represent Foundry professionally with C-level executives, industry leaders, and advisory boards.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, sales, marketing, and operations teams.

• Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable processes, timelines, and delivery frameworks to support a complex regional calendar.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, risk management, and health & safety standards.

• Drive innovation in event formats, content delivery, and audience engagement.

 

Skills, Experience & Capabilities

• Essential Skills & Experience
• Senior-level experience leading large-scale conferences, awards programs, or live events across multiple markets.

• Proven ability to manage regional or multi-country teams.

• Strong communications and executive presence, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and sponsors.

• Demonstrated expertise in event strategy, operations, and financial management.
• Experience working across diverse cultures and markets within Asia-Pacific.
• High level of organizational discipline, attention to detail, and delivery focus.
• Desirable Attributes

• Background in technology, media, B2B conferences, or professional services events.

• Experience with awards programs and high-profile executive conferences.

• Strong change leadership and continuous improvement mindset.