Allan Phang
TEDx Speaker
Previous roles:
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Chief Marketing Officer
Global esports organization headquartered in Dubai
(Merged with the former players of Team Liquid that won Dota 2 TI7 with US$10M prize money) -
Head of Marketing & PR
Southeast Asia esports organization with a successful US$16.4M Series B funding round -
Head of Esports
AirAsia – A leading airline with a fleet of 200 planes and 20,000 employees -
Co-Founder
A company specializing in distributing paintball equipment across Asia and organizing international paintball events.
My Story
Hello! Welcome to my website. Thank you for visiting!
I'm Allan, a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience across diverse industries and regions, bringing a wealth of expertise and a dynamic background to every endeavour.
About Me
Early Career in Paintball
I began my career in the paintball industry in 2003, co-founded a company that distributed paintball equipment across Asia and organized international events, including the Paintball World Cup Asia in Langkawi, Malaysia. Over a decade, I honed my skills in event management, strategic planning, and regional operations.
Aviation Industry & Corporate Experience
For seven years, I worked with AirAsia, a leading airline with over 20,000 employees and a fleet of 200 planes. During this time, I worked across multiple regions, proficient in navigating cross-cultural environments and collaborating within multi-departmental frameworks, whereby I held various roles, including:
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Regional Marketing
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Ancillary Income
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Partnerships & Business Development
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Corporate Culture
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Esports
As the Head of Esports, I was entrusted by the co-founders Tan Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes (CEO) and Datuk Kamarudin Meranun (Chairman) to spearhead AirAsia’s esports initiatives, aligning them with the company's innovative and forward-thinking vision, as part of their marketing strategy and employer branding initiative.
Global Marketing Expertise
Following my tenure at AirAsia, I transitioned into the esports industry, where I led transformative projects at prominent organizations:
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Regional Head of Marketing & PR at a Southeast Asian esports company that successfully raised $16.4M in Series B funding.
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Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at a Dubai-headquartered esports organization, where I drove international marketing, social media, and public relations strategies.
Achievements include:
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Cannes Lions Bronze Award winner for groundbreaking global marketing campaigns.
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Two GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS titles and helped raise over US$11 million within 11 days for charity in collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) via our content creator.
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Sports Industry Awards 2022: Gold for Best Esports Commercial Partner of the Year and Bronze for Best Esports Event of the Year.
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My previous AirAsia Esports campaigns garnered global coverage; invited as a keynote speaker in TEDx Talks and esports and digital conferences in New York, Hollywood, Miami, University of California Irvine, France, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Abu Dhabi.
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My esports pilot project in AirAsia was highlighted as a success story and case study in World Federation Advertisers (WFA) - Esports Special Report and Newzoo, a market intelligence firm.
Additionally, I worked closely with global icons such as Manchester United legend Mikael Silvestre and former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on high-impact marketing campaigns and esports initiatives.
Global Perspective
Throughout my career, I’ve traveled across 20+ countries, gaining invaluable insights into diverse markets and cultures.
With the resources and talents God has given me, I intend to complete this race with a purpose - God's purpose.
Thank you for reading.
God bless,
Allan
Experience
LinkedIn: Visit here
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Volunteer work
Church: Glad Tidings Assembly of God
Served multiple roles; cell, hospitality, ushering, church camps, acting in plays
https://www.gladtidings.my
Mentor: FutureLab (mentor-mentee platform)
Mentor: Axiata Young Talent Programme (discover, nurture and develop young talented Malaysians to become future CEOs)
Media - Videos
Key attributes:
Passion and Grit
With the resources and talents God has given me,
I intend to complete this race with a purpose,
God's purpose.