Club and Turf Management Conference 2026 – Thailand

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Steven Harris is Managing Director at Jebsen & Jessen Technology – Turf & Irrigation, where he leads business development and solutions in turf care, irrigation systems, and agronomic technology for golf and sports facilities across the region. He brings extensive industry experience and strategic insight into enhancing course performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

A respected figure in golf facility technology and turf management, Steven regularly engages with professionals on best practices and innovative approaches to turf and irrigation challenges. His leadership helps bridge technical innovation with practical application for premier golf and sports venues. 

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Dean Nelson is an experienced golf industry leader and CCM, PGA-qualified professional, currently serving as General Manager of Plover Cove Golf Club in Hong Kong, where he is shaping a world-class championship golf destination. He has built a 25-plus-year international career in senior golf management roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe and Asia, including leadership positions with Dubai Golf & Emirates Golf Club and Hong Kong Golf Club.

Dean is recognised for his expertise in club operations, sustainable course development, and elevating member and guest experiences in elite golf environments. His insight into professional golf operations and industry collaboration makes him a respected voice in strategic golf club leadership and development across the region.

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David Lunardelli is the Director of Agronomy & Operations for Troon Golf’s Asia-Pacific division, bringing decades of expertise in golf course maintenance, turf management and operational excellence across the region. He has played a key role in shaping agronomy strategies, course performance and sustainability for numerous premier golf facilities, while leading teams through challenging environmental and operational conditions.

David regularly shares his insights on turf science, course management and industry best practices with peers and at professional events. His deep experience and leadership in agronomy make him a respected voice in golf operations and course stewardship. 

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Ian Roberts is a Lecturer in Sustainable and Ethical Banking at Bangor Business School, bringing over 27 years of experience in finance, strategy, and leadership to his teaching and research. He specialises in financial ethics, regulation, credit & lending, and financial crime, and leads modules for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive programmes including Chartered Banker MBA courses.

Ian is also recognised for his work empowering AI literacy in education and embedding ethical banking practices in curricula, underscoring his commitment to responsible finance and professional integrity. His contributions to academic discourse and his dynamic engagement with students and industry make him a compelling voice on sustainable finance and ethical leadership.

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Araya Singhsuwan is Director of Operations & Business Development at Absolute Golf Services Co., Ltd in Bangkok, where she leads strategic growth and operational excellence in golf and hospitality services. She has previously held leadership roles with 59club Asia, driving customer service benchmarking, performance analytics, and service-excellence initiatives across premier golf venues in the region.

A former professional golfer with deep industry insight, Araya combines her competitive experience with commercial leadership to elevate operational standards and customer experience. Her work bridges sport, service and business development, making her a dynamic voice on enhancing service culture and operational performance in international golf and hospitality markets.

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Martin Moore is a globally recognized leadership expert, keynote speaker, Wall
Street Journal bestselling author, and host of the acclaimed No Bullsh!t Leadership
podcast, which reaches leaders in 150+ countries. After a 30-plus year executive
career — including as CEO of multi-billion-dollar energy company CS Energy where
he delivered a remarkable business turnaround - he now helps leaders cut through
conventional wisdom to achieve real performance results.

Martin delivers practical, actionable insights on leadership performance, talent retention, and burnout prevention that resonate with audiences worldwide. His engaging, no-nonsense style has made him a trusted advisor to global organizations and a powerful voice on leadership’s real challenges and solutions.

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Brian Curley is an acclaimed American golf course architect and principal of Curley-Wagner Golf Design, with a career spanning over 35 years and more than 150 courses designed worldwide. Raised in Pebble Beach, California, he began his career playing, caddying, and designing golf courses before co-founding the influential Schmidt-Curley Design in 1997.

His designs include iconic international layouts across Asia, the U.S., and beyond, such as multiple courses at Mission Hills and recent high-profile projects in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. Brian is a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and widely recognized for blending strategic playability with natural landscapes. His work has earned industry accolades and has hosted top professional tournaments around the world. 

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Jason Winter is a Partner and seasoned golf course architect at Parslow & Winter Golf Design, an international design firm known for strategic, sustainable, and highly playable golf courses across the Asia-Pacific and beyond. He has been instrumental in landmark projects including the redesign of prestigious courses such as Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club and other major developments throughout Southeast Asia.

Jason holds a degree in Environmental Design and is a full member of the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects, reflecting his commitment to environmental sensitivity and design excellence. His work blends creativity and respect for natural landscapes, making him a respected voice in contemporary golf course architecture.

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Adam Calver is the General Manager of Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC), one of Malaysia’s most prestigious championship golf destinations, where he leads club operations, member experience and strategic development. With over two decades of international experience in golf club management, agronomy, and destination marketing, Adam has held senior roles across the Middle East, Asia and Canada, driving world-class performance and tournament-ready standards.

He also serves as Vice President of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and is the Official Representative for Faldo Design, working closely with Sir Nick Faldo on golf course design and restoration projects globally. Adam’s leadership has helped elevate course prestige, sustainability and player experience at elite venues throughout the region.

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Chris Gray leads The R&A’s Sustainable Agronomy Service across the Asia-Pacific region, providing expert guidance to golf courses on environmentally responsible turf management and course development.

With deep experience preparing venues for major championships like The Open and the AIG Women’s Open, he helps clubs implement best practices in irrigation, turf selection, and resource efficiency. His work supports long-term sustainability and resilience in golf course operations amid climate and regulatory challenges.

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Catalina Tapia is CEO of Golf Caddies, based in Pattaya , Thailand. She brings experience from Kata Collective, Ashurst, Havoc Creative, and AECOM, and holds an Associate Diploma in Graphic Design and Photography from the University of Western Sydney.

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Nick Brown has been appointed Export Sales Manager at Campey Turf Care Systems. With over 20 years of experience in golf and sports turf, and extensive knowledge of international markets, he brings deep regional expertise across Asia and Australasia, focusing on innovation, customer relationships, and global market growth.

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Chris Geraghty, Managing Partner & General Manager of 59club Asia is a seasoned operator having experience in hotel, resort, F&B, and golf contexts. Chris held General Manager positions for Troon Golf at world class facilities in North Africa, The GCC, and Southeast Asia.

Chris has a wealth of experience with 59club tools and resources having been a customer of 59club for many years prior to joining the Company at the end of 2024. Chris has achieved five gold flags as a customer of 59club and was recognized as Golf Manager of the Year for Asia in 2023, perfectly positioning Chris to support client venues throughout the region to maximize the value of working with 59club.