From Integrations To Intelligence: Your Foundation For The F&B Of Tomorrow

Johnny Shields is a seasoned professional at the intersection of electrical engineering and finance, currently serving as Founder and Chief Technology Officer of TableCheck, where he drives the development of innovative technology solutions. With a strong academic background in solid-state and optoelectronics, he applies deep technical expertise to reshape industry landscapes. Prior to founding TableCheck, he held key roles at Nomura as Vice President and began his career at Lehman Brothers, building a solid foundation in financial markets and trading technology.

Manato Baba is a Senior Product Manager at Shiji Group, specializing in point-of-sale (POS) solutions across Asia-Pacific and Japan. He brings over six years of experience within Shiji, progressing from implementation and support roles to product leadership, with a strong focus on driving innovation in hospitality technology.

Matthew Clark is an enthusiastic hospitality professional with skills in a variety of functions in F&B, Hotel Operations, and IT solutions. He is the Regional Director of Sales – APAC & Middle East at Shiji Group and has experience in both large companies and not-for-profit organizations.

Ben Scomazzon is a Regional Product Manager at Shiji Group, specializing in Infrasys POS and integrated hospitality technology solutions. Based in Sydney, he works closely with regional teams across APAC to drive product development, implementation, and innovation in F&B and hotel systems.

Alexandra Russell is a Regional Product Manager at Shiji Group, leading Digital Dine initiatives across APAC and the Middle East, with a focus on enhancing guest experience through innovative dining technology. With a background in hotel operations and a progression into hospitality technology, she works closely with operators to align product development with real-world operational needs and drive digital transformation in F&B.

Thistle Lim is a Director of Sales at Shiji Group, specializing in travel and hospitality technology with a strong focus on sales growth and tech-driven solutions. Based in Singapore, he brings over a decade of experience across business development, POS implementation, and enterprise hospitality systems, helping hotel and F&B businesses drive digital transformation.

Che Austin is Regional Director of Operations, POS Systems at Shiji Group, leading POS operations and implementations across APAC and the Middle East. He brings over a decade of hospitality and technology experience, with a background spanning Oracle, hotel F&B operations, and large-scale POS deployments across international markets.

Joshua Dows has extensive experience in large-scale hospitality, events management, and hotel operations, including leading pre-opening for IHG’s Hayman Island and senior F&B leadership roles with Marriott in Sydney. He has since transitioned into consultancy, holding a leadership role at Atypical Agency before co-founding JACK Hospitality, where he delivers innovative, high-impact food and beverage strategies and experiences.