David Barrett Lumpini Place Suanplu, 435/115 Suan Plue 8, Sathorn 3 Road, Bangkok 10120 +66 81 721 1227 david@latis.coNationality BritishPlace of Birth: St. Helier, Surrey, EnglandD.O.B 27 March 1959 Age next birthday: 53 years young!Health Excellent

A talented and outstanding individual. Recognised as a leader in Asia’s M.I.C.E. Industry, with 20 years experience in key leadership roles. Able to bring skills, connections and event industry expertise to build your business. Guaranteed value, revenue and inspiration through new ideas, creative solutions and a true ‘Can Do” spirit.

Key Skills & AchievementsPossessing a wealth of experience in the Events and Hospitality industry with a proven ability of successful business development.Launched and built Diethelm Events into a leading Destination Management Company in Asia.Established budgets, marketing activity plans and KPIs.Implemented operating procedures across 11 countries for Diethelm Events’ Asian network.52% average uplift in customer acquisition annually for Diethelm Events during 2000-2008.Conducted high-level site inspections, creative presentations and injected a sense of style to conistently win business.Planned and implemented agressive sales campaigns.Focused on Up-Selling, maximizing revenue and profit from accommodation, F&B, theming and conference production.Worked closely with, and sometimes lead, hotels’ sales and operations teams to secure and deliver services for events.Elected Director of Board Members, Thailand Incentive & Convention Association (TICA) 1997-2000.Co-Chairman of TICA Marketing Committee 1995 - 2000.Chairman of Host Logistics Committee for the AustralAsian Incentive Association (AIA) Convention in Thailand, Nov 1997.Conceived and launched Bangkok’s River of Kings destination marketing initiative with 6 hotels and TAT.Founder of the Thailand Convention Connection, an alliance of 4 leading DMCs.Masterminded the transportation logistics and contracted 6,000 room scholarship accommodation for a 15,000 delegate medical congress in Bangkok during July 2004. Leading and training a crew of 1,800 Thai staff pre-con and during the congress.Organized and facilitated MICE industry training course for PATA and opening panel debates for IT&CMA expos. Worked major event industry trade shows - AIME, IMEX, EIBTM, IT&CMA, IT&ME.Pitched, won and delivered services for high profile events including Bill & Melinda Gates’ Grand Challenges scientific forum, Donald Trump’s Miss Universe Pageant and gala receptions with Thai royalty and foriegn Heads of State.

Career SummaryExecutive Manager, Diethelm Events 14 Nov 1999 - 25 Jan 2012 Diethelm Travel (Thailand) Ltd. BangkokExecutive Director 14 Mar 1995 - 12 Nov 1999 Siam Express Co. Ltd. BangkokSales & Marketing Manager 01 Apr 1991 - 10 Mar 1995 Prestige Travel Consultants Ltd. Bangkok Deputy Underwriter 06 Dec 1982 - 28 Apr 1989 Minster Insurance Co. Ltd. London Assistant Underwriter 31 Jun 1980 - 02 Dec 1982 Scan Re Insurance Co. Ltd. London North American Isurance Broker 01 Nov 1977 - 28 Jun 1980 C.E. Heath (North America) Co. Ltd. London

EducationCambridge Business Administration 1977 South East Essex IV College Cambridge Certificate of Education 1977 Appleton School, South Benfleet, UKEnglish, Mathematics, Geography, ArchitectureLegal Contracts Course 1981 Lloyds Insurance Computer Skills: MS Office & Excel. Mac Keynote. Illustrator, InDesign and Video Editing.

The above is a brief introduction of who I am and what I can do for your organization. I am available from 02 April 2012.

DAVID BARRETT - RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A REPUTATION FOR MAKING PROJECTS HAPPEN

Reproduced courtesy of cei Magazine. Whilst most details in this article are factually correct, the career timeline is not.