ASIS International announces Asia Pacific Regional Board for 2025

ASIS International has announced the selection of its Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Board leadership team, which will be seated in January 2025.

Results were conducted through a nomination and selection process with the new board representing a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the APAC region. 

Appointed in June

The APAC Regional Board members appointed in June were:

• Chair: Danny Chan (Singapore) two-year term 
• Vice Chair: Paul Devassy, CPP (India – Bengalaru) two-year term 
• Secretary/Treasurer: Tyn van Amelsfoort (Hong Kong) two-year term 
• Sanjay Kaushik (India – New Delhi) three-year term 
• Shane Norton, CPP (Australia – New South Wales) three-year term 

Application process

The APAC Regional Board members selected via application have been separated into the term length they are required to serve: 

Selected to serve a three-year term

• Ngaire Kelaher, CPP, PSP (New Zealand) 
• Nurul Choudhury, CPP (Bangladesh) 
• Pascal Engler (Australia – Victoria) 

Selected to serve a two-year term

• Kanwal Kishore, CPP (India – Mumbai) 
• Victor Lim, CPP (Malaysia) 

Selected to serve a one-year term

• Paul Rachmadi, CPP (Singapore) 
• Daniel Holtsjo (Thailand) 

“A significant milestone”

Cy A Oatridge, CPP, 2024 President, ASIS International commented: “The selection of this exceptional leadership team marks a significant milestone in ASIS International’s commitment to advancing security excellence across the Asia Pacific region.”

Oatridge added: “Their collective expertise and diverse geographic representation will be instrumental in addressing the unique security challenges and opportunities in this dynamic region.

“I applaud the efforts of the Nominating Committee for their diligence throughout this process.” 

“Reflecting the growing strength and professionalism”

Wilfred Bradford, Chair, Nominating Committee, noted: “The caliber of candidates this year was exceptional, reflecting the growing strength and professionalism of our APAC security community.”

He added: “This new board brings together the perfect blend of industry and volunteer experience, as well as regional understanding needed to drive our profession forward.” 

The nominating committee included distinguished security professionals

• Wilfred Bradford, Chair (India – Mumbai)
• Pawan Desai (India – Mumbai)
• Manish Datta (India – New Delhi)
• Kevin Foster (Australia – West Australia)
• Rex Lam, CPP (Hong Kong)
• Paul Devassy, CPP, APAC RB Liaison (India – Bengalaru)
• Susan Mosedale, CGMEO (ASIS Staff Liaison) 

The new board will focus on strengthening regional collaboration, advancing professional development opportunities and addressing emerging security challenges across the Asia Pacific region.