Meet the founder of Sparren Consulting:
James Young has worked in nine different countries and has over 30 years knowledge of the industry. His most recent role was as Director of Operations, Luxury and Lifestyle, Australasia and Pacific, for IHG, operating out of Sydney. Prior to this, he was based in Ho Chi Minh City, where his role included overseeing the operations of The Reverie Saigon, Vietnam's only member of Leading Hotels of the World.
He was also Area General Manager Indochina and General Manager of the award-winning InterContinental Asiana Saigon and spent a number of years as a General Manager in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Bradford School of Management, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in International Hospitality and Tourism with First Class Honours from Sheffield Hallam University. James is a Fellow of the UK Institute of Hospitality.
Why Sparren Consulting? “I want to give something back to the industries and to the countries that have helped shape who I am today. Today’s business world is fragmented, challenging and unsustainable due to the loss of focus on humanity and the basic values that make us thrive. I am very clear on respect for the individual, teamwork, commitment, learning and approaching life with a positive frame of mind.
All of these create value – not just for business but for individuals and the environment that they inhabit. And that is what I want to share - if I can pass on my knowledge and experience to other and help them grow, then I know I am doing the right thing”