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