Andrew Tobe, a former employee of SP Brewery, has been named the Cluster Cyber Security Officer for HEINEKEN in Malaysia, Laos, and Myanmar, and will be headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Andrew was raised in Port Moresby and is originally from Milne Bay Province and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. He graduated from Papua New Guinea University of Technology in 2008 after finishing Port Moresby National High School in 2004. After his father died in 1992, Andrew's life became difficult because his mother was left to take care of him and provide for him. Despite his financial struggles, Andrew remained committed to his goal of success. Through hard work and determination, he earned the scholarships needed to continue his education. “I dedicated myself to studying rigorously to achieve good grades, which were crucial in winning those scholarships.” “The hard work and perseverance paid off, and I was able to secure the financial support needed to pursue my academic goals.” “My mother was an incredible source of strength and resilience, and we managed to overcome the many obstacles life threw our way.” “These experiences have undoubtedly shaped who I am today and have instilled a deep sense of perseverance and determination in me.” As the Cluster Cyber Security Officer for three HEINEKEN breweries in Myanmar, Laos, and Malaysia, Tobe started a six-month in-person Short-Term Assignment with HEINEKEN Myanmar in January 2024. His short-term appointment was extended until December 2024, and he was also hired as the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) Manager for HEINEKEN Malaysia Berhad, building on the success of his first position. Tobe was later given the opportunity to work as the Cluster Cyber Security Officer for HEINEKEN's activities in Malaysia, Laos, and Myanmar, and he will be based in Malaysia as a result of his exceptional contributions during the Short-Term Assignments. As Andrew’s short-term assignment changed to a permanent position, he expressed profound gratitude to South Pacific Brewery’s ICT Manager, Lena Korugl, the South Pacific Brewery Management team, the APAC ICT Regional Security Lead, and the HEINEKEN Asia Pacific (APAC) team for the opportunity. “He also thanked his mother (Rebecca Kiali), family, friends, and colleagues for their unwavering support throughout his career.” As the leader of D&T activities in PNG, Tobe has extensive experience in ICT operations and a thorough understanding of the Digital & Technology (D&T) sector. Among his accomplishments before being appointed was his 2021 appointment to the position of Information Security Supervisor at SP Brewery, where he made sure SPB adhered to HEINEKEN's Cyber Security Standards. He played a key role in raising SPB's level of security awareness and compliance. Additionally, he contributed significantly to significant ICT projects in a number of company functional areas. Tobe started a virtual short-term assignment in 2023 (July 1–December 31) as a Cluster Cyber Security Officer for Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. During this deployment, he was stationed in Papua New Guinea. In congratulating Andrew, SP Brewery Managing Director Ed Weggemans stated that SP Brewery is committed to developing people to compete on the world stage.