Bringing together Asia's entertainment & eCommerce ecosystems

Paul is the COO of BH Hospitality, the majority shareholder of MATCH Hospitality, the Exclusive Hospitality provider for every FIFA World Cup from 2010 to 2022. He has been based in Hong Kong since 2019, overseeing sales agents and business development for the wider Byrom/MATCH Hospitality group, in addition to directing the Hong Kong office. Most recently has been part of the leadership team delivering the Official Hospitality for the Asian Cup Qatar 2023.

Prior to his appointment in Hong Kong, he led the in-country teams in Russia and Brazil for MATCH Accommodation, the Official Accommodation Service Provider for the 2018 and 2014 FIFA World Cups™, which delivered hundreds of thousands of room nights for constituent groups including FIFA, participating teams, sponsors, media and the general public.

Vicky, Regional Director Asia, SVP, for Wasserman, leads the Asia business for Wasserman, connecting fans and brands to passion-points in sport, music and culture. Her focus is on building the business, team and Wasserman’s clients; working with global brands and rightsholders that want to grow in Asia, and local brands that want to expand globally.

Prior to Wasserman, Vicky held several, global leadership roles that span the UK, Germany and most recently, Hong Kong. Vicky worked in the Brands leadership team for CSM in the UK and Hong Kong, where she oversaw the creation of global campaigns for companies such as Unilever and Diageo. She also previously ran her own successful marketing agency, across the UK and Germany, focused on building brands through the power of sport and culture, working with clients such as; Bosch, BMW and adidas.

Vicky is a passionate advocate for women’s sport and women in sport. Throughout her time in the industry and has spearheaded the creation of global creative campaigns and brand strategies that focus on the topic. She is also an experienced business mentor; Vicky loves working with entrepreneurs to set their goals and support their business growth.

Tyrone has served as the Ticketing Manager for Tennis Australia since 2015, overseeing ticketing operations for the Australian Open and managing ticketing for the lead-up ATP and WTA tournaments across Australia during the Summer of Tennis. His experience includes navigating the COVID-impacted events during 2021 and 2022.

With extensive background in ticketing industry, Tyrone has held roles across client management, business development, event programming, sales and customer relations within Ticketek, Ticketmaster, and the Australian Turf Club. He has also worked closely with arenas, stadiums and theatre venues across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

In her role, Diana is responsible for leading the partnerships team in Southeast Asia and developing the company’s commercial partnerships in the region. Prior to Cover Genius, Diana was instrumental in developing travel and assistance businesses at AXA Partners and International SOS, leveraging her strong analytical skills built through years in consulting roles at Accenture, StrategiCom (acquired by PwC), and Gartner.

Diana was most recently named one of Insurance Business Asia Elite Women 2023 – a recognition for her outstanding contribution and leadership in the insurance industry.

Matthew is the Head of Digital for the Business Department at Hong Kong China Rugby; the team behind the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. He leads the digital strategy across assets, channels, advertising and insights to support ticket sales, e-commerce, hospitality and the delivery of digital partnership entitlements. The 2024 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens was the first sold-out event since the pandemic and saw a full return of overseas visitors who travelled in for the bucket list spectacle.

Matt is gearing up the organisation with smart solutions for a move to a purpose-built smart stadium at Kai Tak Sports Park, and leads on business transformation to achieve objectives. An accomplished entrepreneur, Matt has worked in the corporate strategy team at BlackRock; notched up 25 caps and two International Men’s Player of the Year Awards for the Hong Kong China rugby team; all while starting up a well-renowned online butchery in Hong Kong. Matt holds a Bachelor of Business Science with a major in finance and accounting from the University of Cape Town.

Linda Turner has recently been recruited as Head of Ticketing, to head up ticketing and spearhead the delivery of the full ticketing services for Kai Tak Sport Park in Hong Kong.  The precinct comprises a 50,000-seat stadium, 10,000-capacity indoor sports centre, 5,000-seat public sports ground plus retail and open spaces.

Extensive knowledge and many years of experience have been gained as Head of Ticketing and as an International Ticketing Pre-Opening Specialist. Linda has been responsible for delivering all ticketing systems and services as part of the initial start-up team for Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, Echo Arena, BT Convention Centre, The Auditorium Liverpool, Exhibition Centre Liverpool and the launch of Ticket Quarter ticket agency in UK.

In addition, Linda was an elected director of STAR for 3 years prior to her leaving the UK to take up her new role as Head of Ticketing for Coca-Cola Arena. STAR is the self-regulatory body for the entertainment ticket industry in the UK.

Simon is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Greater Bay Media Entertainment Limited, a Hong Kong based company focused on delivering world-class large format consumer event experiences.

GBME’s portfolio includes award winning events such as The Grounds at AIA Vitality Park, The Lawn Club, Rosé on the Lawn and Beer with Friends on the Lawn.

Prior to founding GBME, Simon brought Taste of Hong Kong to Central Harborfront in 2016, having previously led the team producing Taste Festivals in Australia (Taste of Sydney, Taste of Melbourne and Taste of Perth).

Simon has worked across a variety of IP driven event projects, including Top Gear Live, MasterChef Live and Margaret River Gourmet Escape.

Simon has worked across the inception, development and deployment of world class event IP across multiple properties and in varied geographies.

Lesley, a Chinese MBA entrepreneur and ACCA qualified accountant, founded the Creative China Initiative over a decade ago. Since then, she has been providing consulting, public relations, marketing, representation, and other services to various music companies and organizations in both China and the UK. Her expertise has helped artists and businesses navigate the complexities of the China market.

Lesley is committed to building productive business relationships and regularly participates in music conventions and showcases such as ILMC, jazzahead!, and MIDEM. During these events, she shares her insights into the Chinese music market and serves as a mentor at various music events, including Music Matters and SXSW.

With a passion for facilitating conversations and collaboration between China and the rest of the world in the music sector, Lesley has conducted numerous cultural exchange programs and regularly shares global music trends and best practices with Chinese music professionals and enthusiasts.

Currently, Lesley serves as the Creative Industry Advisor to the Longgang district of Shenzhen municipality.

Jason Mastrine is a strategic and visionary business leader with a long track record in the North American entertainment ticketing industry. An intuitive translator of ideas, an active listener, and an engaging communicator, Jason has a unique perspective on how integrated tech solutions can improve fan experiences and engagement while optimizing revenue and internal operations. He is currently part of the senior leadership team at UK-based Protect Group leading their global ticketing strategy, and lives in Denver, Colorado with his three teens and dog Winny.

Lucy is the Global Director for Ten’s Entertainment Proposition. Ten Lifestyle Management, the world’s leading concierge service, partners with global financial institutions and other premium brands to attract and retain wealthy and mass-affluent customers. Through Ten’s digital platform and expert lifestyle managers, millions of members have access to Ten’s service across travel, dining, entertainment, and retail benefits.

Lucy’s core role focuses on building, leading, and executing Ten’s ticketing strategy, ensuring that Ten has the right commercial partnerships and servicing models, ensuring members enjoy presales, preferential pricing, and bespoke access to ticketing and VIP hospitality packages.  Her recent successes include upgrading and launching Ten Box Office. This global ticketing platform sits within Ten’s digital platform where eligible members can discover and book an extensive range of curated premium live Theatre, Music, Family Shows and Sporting events often not available to the public.

He is CEO at Queue-it, Danish SaaS company that provides virtual waiting room. He brings a cross-disciplinary, authentic leadership style that strikes the balance between structure and autonomy. He’s driven to foster Queue-it’s culture and accelerate the company’s international growth path.

In his 30+ years of career in IT industry, he has served as CEO for two SaaS companies and as CIO/ sales and business development director for a large-scale datacenter. In all these roles, he’s executed on strategy, driven growth, innovated and empowered organizations, and built lasting relationships with customers.

Leo is an entrepreneur with a background in the tech industry that has made a name for himself in the world of music and entertainment in Asia.

His experience at Apple provided a strong foundation in business strategy and management, which he has since leveraged to create and grow successful ventures.

As the founder of a world-class events company, a Record Label – with the development of a Recording Studio in partnership with Soho House – Leo has demonstrated the ability to manage teams and execute complex projects in the music and entertainment industries. He brings a unique perspective to the table, with an intimate knowledge of the music industry and current trends, which has allowed him to navigate the complex landscape with ease.

As an artist by trade, his passion for music has driven success, and his creativity has been a driving force behind his ability to turn ‘passion into profitable’ ventures.