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George Blackstone, Founder & CEO
Malcolm Harris, SEA Managing Partner
Malcolm Harris, SEA Managing Partner
George has over 35 years’ experience leading teams and building businesses across manufacturing, technology, and land development. He has founded and scaled multiple start-ups, overseen 18 acquisitions, and established overseas subsidiaries. His track record spans mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and technology developmen
George has over 35 years’ experience leading teams and building businesses across manufacturing, technology, and land development. He has founded and scaled multiple start-ups, overseen 18 acquisitions, and established overseas subsidiaries. His track record spans mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and technology development, with several of his companies continuing as international leaders today.
Malcolm Harris, SEA Managing Partner
Malcolm Harris, SEA Managing Partner
Malcolm Harris, SEA Managing Partner
Malcolm is an I.Eng. MIET, MCMI professional with over 30 years in engineering and commercial management. As VP and MD of Siemens Thailand’s networks business, he delivered major telecom projects and contract recoveries, later holding senior roles at Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent. Based in APAC since 1992, he has driven large-scale operations
Malcolm is an I.Eng. MIET, MCMI professional with over 30 years in engineering and commercial management. As VP and MD of Siemens Thailand’s networks business, he delivered major telecom projects and contract recoveries, later holding senior roles at Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent. Based in APAC since 1992, he has driven large-scale operations and built strong commercial networks across Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Pongpon Smitatilaka Business Development
Malcolm Harris, SEA Managing Partner
Pongpon Smitatilaka Business Development
Pongpon is an accomplished Business Development and Executive Management professional with degrees in Accounting, Law, and Business Administration. He has led growth initiatives in IT, telecom, and international trade, including establishing overseas vendors in Thailand. With senior roles in local and international firms, he has built tru
Pongpon is an accomplished Business Development and Executive Management professional with degrees in Accounting, Law, and Business Administration. He has led growth initiatives in IT, telecom, and international trade, including establishing overseas vendors in Thailand. With senior roles in local and international firms, he has built trusted relationships across Thailand, Indo-China, and the Middle East, working directly with executives, ministries, and military leadership on strategic commercial projects.
Shoaib Aslam, CFO
Lee Brock, Technical Director
Lee Brock, Technical Director
Shoaib is a Chartered Accountant and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience building more than a dozen ventures across sectors including accounting, pharmaceuticals, SaaS, and SuperApps. Formerly with PricewaterhouseCoopers, he has advised hundreds of businesses on financial strategy, accounting, and modelling. With strong lea
Shoaib is a Chartered Accountant and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience building more than a dozen ventures across sectors including accounting, pharmaceuticals, SaaS, and SuperApps. Formerly with PricewaterhouseCoopers, he has advised hundreds of businesses on financial strategy, accounting, and modelling. With strong leadership and a track record in growth strategy, business planning, and financial management, Shoaib brings deep expertise in scaling and restructuring organisations.
Lee Brock, Technical Director
Lee Brock, Technical Director
Lee Brock, Technical Director
Lee has decades of engineering and commercial management experience across New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Southeast Asia. Based in Thailand for over 30 years, he has directed operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, specialising in complex building systems. As head of electrical engineering for a major Thai constructio
Lee has decades of engineering and commercial management experience across New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Southeast Asia. Based in Thailand for over 30 years, he has directed operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, specialising in complex building systems. As head of electrical engineering for a major Thai construction firm, he managed project delivery, cost control, and profitability on large-scale developments.
Mary Ellen Courtney Communications Director
Lee Brock, Technical Director
Mary Ellen Courtney Communications Director
Mary Ellen, Co-founder and Communications Director, brings over 35 years of experience spanning academia, manufacturing, consulting, banking, healthcare, and medical research. She founded a creative services firm representing artists in advertising and corporate marketing, later serving as President of an award-winning film design company
Mary Ellen, Co-founder and Communications Director, brings over 35 years of experience spanning academia, manufacturing, consulting, banking, healthcare, and medical research. She founded a creative services firm representing artists in advertising and corporate marketing, later serving as President of an award-winning film design company. Trained in architectural and environmental design, she has focused on green, medical, and childcare facilities, building strong expertise in communication and cross-sector collaboration.