Jodesh Siva
Event Operations & General Management | Team Leadership | Budget & Vendor Management
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Senior events and operations professional with 20+ years of experience leading complex operations, teams, budgets, vendors and high-profile stakeholder programmes.
Currently
Manager, Hospitality & Protocol at Experia Events, supporting Singapore Airshow and IMDEX Asia. Strong record in day-to-day operational oversight, manpower planning, staff development, cost control, process improvement, compliance and rapid problem-solving in demanding environments. Combines commercial event-management experience with disciplined operational leadership developed through the Singapore defence sector.
Experience
Manager, Hospitality & Protocol at Experia Events (2021-01 – Present)
- Oversee operational workstreams for major international events, coordinating schedules, manpower, vendors, logistics and stakeholder requirements from planning through event delivery and review.
- Lead and develop 5 permanent staff and 10+ interns/temporary personnel, including manpower planning, onboarding, work allocation, training and event deployment.
- Manage approximately S$1.2M annual operational budget, supporting cost optimisation, resource allocation, vendor negotiations and financial accountability.
- Manage 20+ vendors/service partners and monitor delivery standards, contractual requirements, timelines and issue resolution.
- Coordinate operational and compliance requirements with MINDEF, Ministry of Transport, CAAS, Changi Airport Group, embassies and commercial partners.
- Develop operational plans and coordinate accreditation, invitations, transport, accommodation and on-site requirements for 120+ international VIP delegations.
- Resolve real-time operational issues and changing requirements while maintaining service quality and stakeholder confidence.
- Conduct post-event reviews, analyse feedback and implement improvements, including more efficient fleet and resource planning for subsequent events.
Protocol & VIP Relations Officer at Ministry of Defence (2006-01 – 2021-12)
- Managed operational and administrative coordination for senior-level international engagements involving foreign navy chiefs, ambassadors, defence delegations and senior military leaders.
- Planned and delivered official ceremonies, formal dinners, strategic visits and bilateral/multilateral engagement programmes.
- Served as Head of Airport Operations for IMDEX 2019, coordinating manpower, arrivals, transport, logistics and operational readiness.
- Managed hospitality budgets, vendor contracts and operational resources while maintaining strict security, compliance and service standards.
- Supported staff coordination, stakeholder communications and contingency planning in highly structured environments.
- Received commendations from senior international stakeholders including the Chiefs of Navy of Ecuador and Australia.
Navigation Specialist at Republic of Singapore Navy (2000-01 – 2006-12)
Progressed to Chief Petty Officer-level responsibilities, supervising junior personnel and supporting operational planning, safe navigation, training and mission readiness.
Education
International Protocol Officer Programme – Protocol School of Washington (2017-01 – 2017-12)
Joint Foundation Leadership Programme – SAF Warrant Officers School (2011-01 – 2011-12)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Temasek Polytechnic (2000-01 – 2000-12)
