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Kevin Tatem

Regional Head - APAC at STAAH

Kevin Tatem has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries, with a particular focus on the hospitality and IT sectors. Kevin has held various leadership positions throughout their career.

From 2019 to the present, Kevin has served as the Regional Head - APAC at STAAH, a New Zealand-based business specializing in distribution and booking solutions for the hospitality industry. Prior to this role, they were the Managing Director at STAAH from 2019 to 2022.

Before joining STAAH, Kevin worked as a self-employed Director at Open Mind Consultancy Services starting in 2017. Kevin provided specialized IT, management, and recruitment advice to businesses in the hospitality industry in South East Asia.

From 2017 to 2018, Kevin was the Managing Director Asia Pacific at Frontdesk Anywhere, a cloud-based hotel management solution provider.

Kevin's earlier experiences include roles at SiteMinder, where they worked in various positions from 2009 to 2017. Kevin served as the Director of Strategic Partnerships Asia Pacific, Director of Sales - Asia, and Business Development Manager Asia. Kevin played a crucial role in expanding SiteMinder's presence in the Asian market and forging strong partnerships with business partners.

In 2008, Kevin worked as a Relationship Manager at Apex Consulting Group, specializing in the recruitment of Financial Planners. Kevin was also a Senior Telemarketing Campaign Manager at AEGON from 2005 to 2008.

From 2003 to 2005, Kevin served as the National Sales Manager at Hubb Financial Group, overseeing a team of sales professionals and managing the national indirect sales channel.

Kevin's career began in 2000 as an Account Manager at Pink Elephant.

Throughout their professional journey, Kevin has demonstrated expertise in sales, business development, team leadership, recruitment, and IT consulting within the hospitality industry.

Kevin Tatem attended Bloxham School from 1983 to 1987, where they obtained O & A Levels in various subjects. Prior to that, they attended Alice Smith School from 1979 to 1983. In addition to their formal education, Kevin also has several certifications, including "Selling with Empathy during Uncertain Times" from LinkedIn in May 2021, "Smarter Cities: Using Data to Drive Urban Innovation" and "Solution Selling" from LinkedIn in December 2018, "The New Rules of Work" from LinkedIn in February 2018, and various other certifications related to communication, leadership, customer service, and business presentations that they obtained from LinkedIn in 2017. Kevin also has an ITIL Essentials certification, although the institution and specific details about its attainment are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Regional Head - APAC

    October, 2022 - present

  • Managing Director

    February, 2019