Access Asia Advisors
Access Asia Advisors

Connecting Australia with Asia.

Strategy. Relationships. Opportunity.

Access Asia Advisors helps businesses, sporting organisations and institutions navigate and build meaningful opportunities across Asia, with specialist expertise in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

IndonesiaSoutheast AsiaSports DiplomacyMarket EntryStrategic Partnerships
Robbie Gaspar, Managing Director
About

Built on the ground, not from a distance

I have more than 23 years' experience across Asia, particularly Indonesia and Southeast Asia, including 14 years as a professional footballer. My background includes international business, sports diplomacy, market entry, strategic partnerships, government engagement and education.

A major point of difference is that my experience has been built on the ground in Asia, understanding the culture, speaking Bahasa Indonesia and Croatian, developing trusted relationships and actually delivering projects rather than advising from a distance.

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Experience

Who we've worked with

Clients, partners and organisations assisted across football, business, government and education.

Catapult
Baker & York
FIFPro
Persib Bandung
Australia Indonesia Institute DFAT
Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club
Bruce
IA-CEPA ECP / Katalis
Best of You
Vesta
Football West
The Footballicious
Gemstar
Verve Research
PFA
Catapult
Baker & York
FIFPro
Persib Bandung
Australia Indonesia Institute DFAT
Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club
Bruce
IA-CEPA ECP / Katalis
Best of You
Vesta
Football West
The Footballicious
Gemstar
Verve Research
PFA
What We Do

Five areas where we make the difference

Advisory that starts with the relationship and ends with something delivered.

01

Market Entry & Asia Strategy

Helping organisations understand, enter and grow in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, including market-entry strategy, stakeholder mapping, partner identification and cultural advisory.

02

Sports Diplomacy & International Sport

International tours, sports diplomacy strategy, club partnerships, government engagement, events and international exchanges.

03

Strategic Partnerships

Connecting organisations and people across business, government, sport, education and community.

04

Indonesia Advisory

Specialist advice for organisations looking to understand and successfully engage with Indonesia.

05

Speaking, Advisory & Education

Keynotes, panels, workshops, executive briefings, school programs and cross-cultural engagement.

Relationships open doors. We help you walk through them.

See how we work
Selected Projects

What delivery actually looks like

A short selection of programmes taken from introduction to outcome.

Football · Indonesia

Western Sydney Wanderers × Persib Bandung

Led the facilitation and on-ground delivery of Western Sydney Wanderers’ tour to Bandung, culminating in the highly successful fixture against Persib Bandung, overseeing logistics, club engagement, stakeholder coordination, and commercial arrangements.

Football · Indonesia

Football West × Persebaya Surabaya

Turned longstanding relationships into a landmark WA–Indonesia football partnership, evolving from initial introductions and on-ground delivery to a three-year MOU.

Player Welfare · Asia/Oceania

FIFPRO Asia/Oceania

Driving player welfare and professional standards across Asia through engagement with player associations, federations, clubs and key stakeholders, including the successful re-establishment of PFA Malaysia.

Football · Australia

Genuine Cup – Australia & United States | 2025–2026

Partnered with Best of You India and the Football Futures Foundation to support participation in the Genuine Cup in 2025 and 2026. Facilitated strategic introductions and engagement with partners and stakeholders across local, State and Federal Government, DFAT and the U.S. Consulate in Perth, helping build relationships and support around the initiative.

Football · India

Brisbane Roar – India | 2024

Worked alongside Best of You India to support Brisbane Roar’s engagement and participation in India. The project brought an Australian professional football club into the Indian market, using football to strengthen sporting connections and create opportunities for international engagement.

Football · India

Women in Sport – India | 2022–2023

Worked with Best of You India and Bruce Media to facilitate Women in Sport programs in India across 2022 and 2023. The initiative used football and sport to promote women’s participation, international exchange and stronger connections between Australia and India. A project between Best of You India and Bruce Media, run in 2022 and 2023.

Development · Papua

Papua Football Academy

Advisory and relationship work supporting a national talent programme, connecting Australian expertise with Indonesian delivery partners.

Leadership & Advisory

Where we sit at the table

Current board, leadership and advisory appointments across the Australia–Indonesia relationship.

Australia–Indonesia Institute DFATBoard Member
Current
The Asia Centre at UWAAdvisory Board Member
Current
Indonesia Institute IncPresident
Current
Verve ResearchAdvisory Role
Current
FIFPRO Asia/OceaniaRegional Representative
Current
Football WestAdvisor – Asia
Current
Professional Footballers Australia (PFA)Life Member
Current
City of Cockburn Sports Hall of FameInductee
Current
Australia Indonesia Business Council WAChair
Previous
Indonesian Players Association (APPI)Board Member (2.5 years)
Previous
Testimonials

In their words

Through a unique combination of extensive experience, cultural understanding, and an outstanding ability to build relationships, Robbie has been an invaluable contributor to advancing players' interests across Asia. Able to swiftly build and maintain trust, Robbie has been able to bring the right people together to create tangible outcomes for all parties.
Beau BuschCEO, PFA & Chair of FIFPro Asia
Few people bridge Australia and Southeast Asia like Robbie Gaspar. The first Australian to play professionally in Indonesia, with 10-plus years across Asia, he brings credibility, fluent Indonesian and institutional knowledge. He builds people-to-people links that open doors for governments, businesses and sport, and delivers results, not theory. Robbie's expertise is hard to match in Australia. He's a pleasure to work with.
David DavutovicManaging Director, Bruce
Very few earn lasting trust. Robbie Gaspar is one of those few. Over fifteen years - first as a player at Persema Malang and Persib Bandung, and now through Access Asia Advisors - he has built the kind of relationships that turn ideas into actual matches, actual signings, and actual partnerships.
Andhika SuksmanaFounder & CEO, The Footballicious
I have known Robbie for over 15 years and have seen firsthand his passion, drive and extensive experience across football and Southeast Asia. We have worked together on international tours, player and coach opportunities, and major football initiatives. Robbie’s relationships, regional knowledge and ability to bring people together are exceptional.
Anuj KichluCEO Best Of You India
Why Access Asia Advisors

Boutique by choice. Connected by decades.

01

Experience

More than two decades working across Asia.

02

Language & Culture

Understanding how to communicate and operate effectively across cultures.

03

Networks

Established relationships across business, government, sport and education.

04

Execution

We don't just provide advice; we help turn opportunities into outcomes.

Contact

Relationships open doors. We help you walk through them.

Robbie Gaspar · Managing Director
Access Asia Advisors Pty Ltd
robbie@accessasia.com.au
+61 411 160 106
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