The Background
Built on the ground, not from a distance
I have more than 23 years' experience across Asia, particularly Indonesia and Southeast Asia. My background includes professional football, international business, sports diplomacy, market entry, strategic partnerships, government engagement and education.
A major point of difference is that my experience has been built on the ground in Asia — understanding the culture, speaking Bahasa Indonesia, developing trusted relationships and actually delivering projects rather than simply advising from a distance.
Credentials
23+
Years living, working and building relationships across Asia
2
Home bases — Perth, Western Australia and Jakarta, Indonesia
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Current board, leadership and advisory appointments
23+ Years in AsiaIndonesia & Southeast Asia SpecialistBahasa Indonesia SpeakerFormer Professional FootballerSports Diplomacy SpecialistBusiness & Government Networks
Leadership & Advisory
Current appointments
Australia–Indonesia InstituteBoard Member
CurrentIndonesia InstituteBoard Member
CurrentThe Asia Centre at UWAAdvisory Role
CurrentVerve ResearchAdvisory Role
CurrentFIFPRO Asia/OceaniaRegional Representative
CurrentFootball WestDirector
CurrentAustralia Indonesia Business Council WAPrevious Leadership Role
PreviousPlaceholder quote — testimonials to be supplied by the client. Robbie's relationships across Indonesian football and government are genuine, and they open doors that stay open.