Andy L.
About Andy L.
Andy L. is the Director, Partner Ecosystems & Alliance APAC & Japan at Barracuda, and holds multiple roles in various companies and educational institutions, including investor, board advisor, and lecturer.
Title and Roles
Andy L. currently holds the position of Director, Partner Ecosystems & Alliance APAC & Japan at Barracuda, based in Hong Kong SAR. Additionally, he serves as the Country Manager for the Greater China Region, overseeing operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mongolia. He was previously a Senior Advisor for Barracuda's APJ sector from 2021 to 2023. Outside of Barracuda, he is engaged in several advisory and investment roles, including positions at Firework, Loop (California Labs, Inc.), Cloud Academy, Inc., HKBN, and many others.
Education and Expertise
Andy L. has a robust educational background that underpins his professional roles. He holds an Executive MBA from Kellogg-HKUST and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Additionally, he studied Executive Strategy & Leadership Programme at INSEAD. He earned a B.Sc. (Hons) in Computational Mathematics & Operational Research from The University of Hong Kong, and he also studied Mathematics at The University of Manchester. He completed his earlier education at Rishworth School and attended the IAOP Master Class.
Sector-Specific Experience
Throughout his career, Andy L. has developed and led go-to-market strategies across the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing business operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, and Greater China. He has strengthened partnerships with diverse entities, including public cloud providers, ISVs, system integrators, distributors, specialized cloud partners, and large resellers. His experience spans various facets of the technology and cloud business sectors.
Board and Advisory Roles
Andy L. serves on multiple boards and advisory panels. At The University of Hong Kong, he is a Visiting Lecturer for B.Sc. & M.Sc. programs in Information Management, a Careers Advisory Board Member, and an Advisory Board Member. He is also a Board Trustee at Outward Bound Hong Kong. His advisory roles extend to several startups and companies, including LiquidSky Software, Inc., Wayin, and ICG, many of which have been successfully acquired. His investor roles are spread across different stages, from seed rounds to Series A.
Personal Interests
Aside from his professional pursuits, Andy L. has a passion for wine appreciation, reflecting a unique facet of his personal interests. He is also guided by the philosophy that 'Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all,' a quote by Helen Keller. This belief is evident in his role as Chief Evangelist of Tech, Passion, and Fun, highlighting a distinctive blend of both professional zeal and personal enthusiasm.