Jacobus V.

Commercially driven senior leader with thirteen years living and working in Thailand and over twenty-five years of international leadership experience directing multi-country operations, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. MBA and Lean Six Sigma qualified, with a demonstrated record of building the business cases, governance frameworks, and commercial structures that scaled a major international program from approximately US$1.2 billion to US$4.6 billion. Extensive personal and professional network across the Thai business landscape, built through founding and directly operating hospitality and service ventures in the Kingdom, with hands-on experience in customer-centric, relationship-led businesses. Skilled at converting strategic relationships into sustainable commercial results, aligning senior stakeholders, and providing the hands-on people leadership needed to grow revenue, market presence, and team performance.

• ESL Teacher (Early Childhood – K1–K2)

  Thailand · 2024 — 2026
  Provided structured, play-based English lessons aimed at young learners while fostering phonics, vocabulary, and listening skills. Ensured consistent classroom routines and promoted positive behavior. Established a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Primary Support / Homeroom Assistant

  Various Schools, Thailand · 2014 — 2026
  Assisted in implementing daily routines with homeroom teachers, managing classroom engagement, and working collaboratively in co-teaching settings.

• English Head Teacher (Secondary Level)

  Andrew Biggs Academy (ABA), Thailand · 2022 — 2024
  Directed English instruction and guided teaching staff in delivering organized lessons at secondary levels. Developed activities based on my extensive experience while enhancing student reading, writing, and communication skills. Designed curriculum planning to maintain classroom consistency.

• ESL Teacher (Primary & General Education)

  Thailand · 2014 — 2023
  Educated students aged 2 to 40 and delivered English as well as subject-based lessons. Participated in curriculum development and tailored lessons to address diverse learning needs while supporting English immersion initiatives.

• Realtor

  South Africa · 2012 — 2014
  Completed realtor’s qualifications and certifications, managing sales for private residences and walled communities, alongside exotic accommodations. Oversaw the home and apartment rental divisions.

• Head Civil Engineer, Contracts Manager, Country Manager and Program Manager

  Iraq, Kurdistan · 2006 — 2012
  Collaborated with FBI, INL, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Coordinated with the Peshmerga in Kurdistan and their Major Generals. Managed construction activities and designed camps for US military bases in multiple countries. Accountable for the maintenance of military and civilian police camps while training staff and authoring Standard Operating Procedures.

• M. Ed. Dual Master of Education (Advanced Teaching)

  University of the People · 2021 — 2026
• MBA Master of Business Administration

  International Business Management Institute - IBMI - Berlin - Germany · 2020 — 2020