Built on the ground, not from a distance
I bring more than 23 years of experience across Asia, particularly Indonesia and Southeast Asia, including 14 years as a professional footballer in the region. My work today spans international business, market entry, sports diplomacy, strategic partnerships, government engagement and education.
What sets me apart is that I've built my experience on the ground in Asia. I understand the culture, speak the language, have developed trusted relationships across business, government and sport, and know how to navigate the nuances that can determine whether an opportunity succeeds or stalls.
Through Access Asia Advisors, I help Australian companies enter and grow in Indonesia, support Indonesian organisations looking to Australia, and advise organisations seeking to build meaningful partnerships across the region. My role often involves opening the right doors, connecting the right people, and turning relationships into tangible opportunities and outcomes.
I also specialise in sports diplomacy — using sport as a platform to strengthen international relationships, create commercial and strategic opportunities, and build connections between governments, businesses, sporting organisations and communities across Asia.
- Led by
- Robbie Gaspar, Managing Director
- Languages
- English, Bahasa Indonesia, Croatian
- Regions
- Indonesia and Southeast Asia
- Focus
- Market entry, sports diplomacy, strategic partnerships
Current appointments
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.