Rolando Jhay Gaspar Jr., DPA, IAC-CC
Media. Marketing. Mindset.
Dr. Gaspar is a distinguished thought leader in business growth, digital media, and strategic communications. With nearly two decades of experience across the academe, government, NGOs, international organizations, and the private sector, he has led the globalization of impactful business strategies and programs, including the institutionalization of pioneering enterprise development initiatives.
Recognized nationally and internationally, Dr. Gaspar has spearheaded efforts in sustainable development, innovation, and climate action, earning accolades for top-tier business practices. As a trusted senior consultant, he excels in policy advocacy, strategic planning, and branding, consistently delivering transformative solutions that guarantee growth, competitiveness, and market leadership.
Expertise
IT, Media, and Communications
Digital Marketing & Branding
Business Growth & Training
Event and Project Management
Life & Career Coaching
Education
Post-doctorate:
Climate Change and DRRM
Planning and Management
University of the Philippines
Doctor of Public Administration
Cebu Technological University
Master of Public Administration
Cebu Technological University
Master of Science in IT
Eastern Visayas State University
Bachelor of Science in IT
Eastern Visayas State University
Languages
Filipino and Cebuano
English
Hindi
Career
Chief Executive Officer, Ikigai Wellness Indonesia (2025-Present)
Visionary leader establishing the company, driving strategy, brand growth, and mission alignment. Oversees long-term success through the COO and teams, nurture partnerships, and foster a culture of wellness, sustainability, and innovation.Chief Business Consultant, Hari Krishna Group (2024-Present)
Provide expert oversight to optimize media and marketing
initiatives. Develop high-impact strategies, analysis of market
trends, advise on brand positioning, and key decision making
processes. Guide to drive to sustainable growth & innovation.Chief Media Officer, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (2023-2024)
Formulate Media, Communications, and Marketing plans, strategies, branding, and systems. Establish organization structure, workflow, processes, and supervise resources, manpower, and daily operations.Vice President, Dholakia Foundation (2023-2024)
Second highest executive and OIC. Lead in formulation, execution of plans, strategies and policies. Approve high-level decisions including hiring and firing. Supervise Executive Team and implementation of programs, projects, and day-to-day operations.Media and Communications , UN WMO (OMM-WMO) (2022-2023)
Lead Global Communications Team. Research, write, and edit PRs and produce Press Kits. Manage team to ensure positioning of key messages and producing high-quality multimedia and contents. Document and promote processes in the formulation of YDPA.Youth Development Expert, Philippine Government (2015-2022)
Design Youth Development Programs for cities and organizations. Develop and lead execution of training designs for academes. Supervise and evaluate implementation of youth projects. Recommend youth policy and roadmap to local government.College Professor, Adviser, Eastern Visayas State University (2015-2020)
Create and execute learning modules for university. Manage class and teach IT, Project Management, et al. Review and approves Thesis and Research Papers.Senior Reporter, Editor, Philippine Daily Inquirer, EV Mail (2013-2018)
Gather, write, and proofread national news articles and stories. Design, layout, publish, and market community newspaper.
Thought Leader
Designed, conceptualized, and implemented high-level management systems, policies, protocols, strategies, and workplans for government, international and local NGOs, private companies, and academes. 70+ speaking engagements as Resource and Motivational Speaker, with total of 10+ years as Manager.
Event Director and Organizer
Over 10 years of experience in organizing and directing events and productions. Conceptualized and led operational planning and worked with various external partners for collaborations and funding support. Led an organizing team in numerous international events including that of United Nations COP and UN Water Conference.
Youth Development Expert
Award-winning Youth Development Expert who drafted local laws including the proposal to institutionalize Youth Development Office and provide funds. Championed youth development programs and was nationally recognized for long-term best practices for 6 years and counting.
Media and Marketing Chief
Institutionalized standards and systems on internal and external multimedia, communications, and Public Relations. Initiated the strategic direction of Digital Marketing Innovations such as Automations, Clients Database Management, SEO, CRM, and Data Analytics to increase brand image and boost sales.
About Me
I would love to connect with you and discover limitless potentials and opportunities.
Meet up
Canggu, Bali, Indonesia
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