Mr. Andrew Chew

Qualifications

• Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management, James Cook University (Singapore campus)
• Bachelor of Commerce with double major in Accounting and Management, Monash University (Clayton campus, Melbourne)

Biography

Andrew is Chief Commercial Officer and a key member of Executive Management at James Cook University (JCU) in Singapore. He is responsible for commercial strategy, marketing and growth of the organisation including the Departments of Student Recruitment, Branding, External Relations, Continuing Education, Research and Enterprise, and Special Projects.  Research and Enterprise focuses on partnerships and funding opportunities with eventual downstream commercialisation including spin-off companies. Special Projects include business development and expansion in the region coordinated with James Cook University Australia. As part of OneJCU, he shares responsibility for James Cook University Australia’s international offshore marketing.

Initially Andrew started his career in Melbourne in financial management consulting and auditing with BDO Chartered Accountants and Consultants. Since then Andrew has worked in a variety of roles in hotel revenue management, property development, and education and training. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Monash University and Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management from James Cook University with Academic Medal.

Andrew serves on the Council of Advisors to Australian Alumni Singapore (AAS). He is the Chair of the Marketing Interest Group, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC), and a member of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AustCham).