Jay Spencer

Founder, Woof Pack Projects

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Jay Spencer is a Thai-British entrepreneur who has lived in Bangkok for the past 20 years.

He was the Business Development Manager of Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC), and has also set up some landmark creative projects in Bangkok, such as the Barkyard BKK, and the Woof Pack Building. He is currently the Managing Director of Woof Pack Projects, a mixed-use creative space off Saladaeng Road comprised of business offices, restaurants, an independent cinema, exhibition space, and art gallery. He is also the WWF Thailand ambassador, and on the committee for the Karen Hilltribes Trust Charity.

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Email: jay@startbangkok.com

Ian Bushell

Founder & Education Consultant

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Ian Bushell began his career with the Gurkhas in the British Army in Hong Kong before transitioning into international education. He founded Mentor International, a leading consultancy in Thailand specializing in counseling and placing Thai students in UK universities and boarding schools. His passion for the arts led to the development of music and art activities, culminating in the establishment of

START@Woofpack for aspiring art students alongside Jay Spencer and Virtuoso Academy for talented musicians in collaboration with Akkrawat (Paye) Srinarong. Ian has been the committee of the British Community for the Needy in Thailand (BCTFN) for several years providing financial support to charities in Northen Thailand.

​​​​​Email: ian@startbangkok.com

Rob Pike

Founder

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Rob has extensive Marketing experience in building brands: Rob led the Coke Zero launch in Thailand, then joined Philips Electronics as global marketing director. At Mars, Rob doubled the Thailand chocolate business by activating M&M’s and Snickers. He then led customer strategy at DTAC and TTB Bank. At Ford, Rob leds the regional marketing launches of Next-Gen Ranger and Everest. Rob succeeds by focusing on customer needs, using impactful marketing and creativity. Rob loves how creativity and design inspire brand connection and strengthen equity. He is excited START will enable designers and artists to deliver brand impact and create new ones!

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Email: rob@startbangkok.com