David John Kidney
Cebu City, Province Of Cebu,CEB
Summary
Near on the last 30 years have been living & working internationally within a competitive environment, I am grateful and at the same time fortunate to have these opportunities to experience so much in many cultures and equally grateful for the experiences gained, they have ALL involved growing businesses and developing new ways to stay in front of competition For many years I have been very fortunate to provide specialized services Internationally to many of the major rated hotel groups working with Chef’s, F&B professionals from all over the world. The past years have been in a fast pace Heavy Engineering environment where it has been necessary to take a serious consultative approach to my professional existence. I really do not like using the word Passionate unnecessarily however I feel without this I would not have enjoyed or progressed in the manner I have, to say I have achieved great things is not for me to state however I can state the path I have taken is with a healthy degree of passion.
Results-driven professional prepared to bring blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to dynamic organization. Background includes managing multiple regions, driving operational improvements, and spearheading initiatives that align with company goals. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with core skills in leadership and strategic planning.
Professional leader with comprehensive background in regional management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Flexible with changing needs and dependable in all situations. Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and stakeholder communication. Highly motivated and prepared to drive impactful results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Manager APAC
LAPAUW NV.
10.2020 - Current
- Regional Commercial Management APAC North Asia India
- Commercial & Industrial Laundry Processing Equipment
- Hospitality, Healthcare, Institutional
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Consultative Sales
- Www.lapauw.be
- Regionally based
Director Asia Pacific
GA BRAUN
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Regional Commercial Management APAC North Asia India
- Commercial & Industrial Laundry Processing Equipment
- Hospitality, Healthcare, Institutional
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Consultative Sales
- Www.gabraun.com
- Regionally based
- Casualty of COVID
Vice President / General Manager
FabriSteel Private Limited
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Overall Management
- Contractor & Service Provider to the Hospitality & Food Service sectors
- Regionally & Internationally
- Direction & Strategy, Sales Growth and Operational Cost Management
- P&L Ownership Reporting
- FabriSteel is part of a Wall Street listed Multi-National WELBILT
- End of contract
Managing Director
Romano Gatland Asia Pacific
02.2008 - 01.2014
- Direction & overall management (Majority shareholder)
- Foodservice facility and Laundry planning consultancy
- Created & built a platform to implant Knowledge, put into place a Code of Ethics along with the development of team member skills
- Value add & develop Service content
- Has become an organization that is called upon for its International expertise
- Romano Gatland Asia Pacific was my own company aligned with a USA practice
- Www.rg-ap.com
- Sold the company
General Manager
Rotaryana Group
01.2006 - 02.2008
- Management & growth of the Food Service Division, working closing with Culinary professionals within primarily the Hospitality Sector
- Staff training & development, Sales Training & Team Building efforts
- Moving the company into a greater involvement in keeping pace with the standard & quality of businesses that were potential clients
- Contract complete
General Manager
MJ Catering
01.2003 - 09.2005
- Overall management & growth, contract management specific to Hi end Catering services provided to Corporate Businesses, Healthcare institutions & Industry in the Gulf region.
- Twenty-five percentage increase in contracts over 2 years
- Implementation of practical & appropriate Culinary skills training suitable for the type of business
- The establishment of a Healthcare business unit.
- Contract completed + 8 m
Property Management
Darwin Real Estate
12.2000 - 07.2002
House Manager
Government House
- 06.2002
- Management & operation of Government House, F & B Management, Event management.
- Contributing to visits by Government Officials, Dignitaries, Military, Heads of State. Managing a small Professional Staff
- This was my Benson moment in life!
- Last half 2002
- CONTRACT
Regional Manager
International Hospitality Systems
03.1997 - 11.2000
Regional Manager
Creative Kitchen Planners
05.1990 - 01.1997
Education
Diploma - International Marketing
TAFE
01.1990
Skills
- Facility Planning & Design
- Specification Writing
- Kitchen & Catering Management
- Operational Management
- General Management
- Project Management
- Export Management
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Operations
- Strategic planning
- Goals and performance
- Operational management
Certification
- HACCP Auditor RWTUV 2003 UAE
- Developmental courses: Train the trainer, Success in Mentoring, Finance for NON-Financial Professionals
- Certification: Professional member FSCI Food Service Consultants Society International
- Certified Food Service Professional CFSP
Timeline
Regional Manager APAC
LAPAUW NV.
10.2020 - Current
Director Asia Pacific
GA BRAUN
01.2018 - 08.2020
Vice President / General Manager
FabriSteel Private Limited
01.2014 - 12.2017
Managing Director
Romano Gatland Asia Pacific
02.2008 - 01.2014
General Manager
Rotaryana Group
01.2006 - 02.2008
General Manager
MJ Catering
01.2003 - 09.2005
Property Management
Darwin Real Estate
12.2000 - 07.2002
Regional Manager
International Hospitality Systems
03.1997 - 11.2000
Regional Manager
Creative Kitchen Planners
05.1990 - 01.1997
House Manager
Government House
- 06.2002
Diploma - International Marketing
TAFE
Personal Details
Motorcycle Touring, Wines of the World, Reading, Walking, Food specialties
International Business
Business Development, Operations, Planning, Sales & Management
Trade Qualifications
- Apprenticeship in Commercial Cookery Regency Hotel School, Adelaide AUSTRALIA
- Kitchen & Catering Management Regency Hotel School. Adelaide AUSTRALIA