Shift360 Advisory Services (SAS)
Catalyzing Social Innovation with Market-Based Solutions.
Shift360 Advisory Services (SAS) is an international advisory service firm based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Our 360-degree approach seeks to engage investors, development partners, government agencies, private sector partners and SMEs to catalyze impact by developing market-based solutions to address economic & social inequalities related to women and youth in the area of skills development. We accompany our clients on their journeys to enhance long-term impact through innovative and creative solutions to poverty.
Our Services
Training Courses
Our training courses are designed to enhance skills development and personal development:
♦ Culinary Skills: We complement the work done at the Academy of Culinary Arts by providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the culinary industry.
♦ Personal Development: we position young business professionals to enhance their personal development through our Etiquette, Food & Travel Training modules: Etiquette Training in Fine Dining, Cultural Etiquette, and Travel Etiquette.
International Overseas Placements
Our services can assist you in locating and securing an international overseas placement in the hospitality sector.
Given our extensive international networks, we can help you find and secure an international overseas placement that is a good fit for your interests, skills, and career goals in the field.
Our Focus Sectors
AGRIFOODS AND NUTRITION
The lack of food security, has a direct impact on the hospitality sector, as it affects both the cost of food supplies and accessibility of food choices. To build a robust agricultural sector and enhance food security, new agricultural techniques/technologies are needed to improve agricultural yields, enhance the food value chain, increase food accessibility, reduce food costs and improve agricultural resiliency. At Shift360, we are looking at new innovative agricultural technologies that will benefit the hospitality sector.
SKILLS AND EDUCATION
With more than 40% of the population aged below 25, there is a high demand for education services in Cambodia, especially as more and more Cambodians recognize the importance of getting an education to increase their employability and earn higher wages in the future. Skills shortage is often cited as the biggest challenge for investors in Cambodia, with the need for qualifications and training increasing every year. We seek to work alongside the private sector to identify their business education needs, creating market-based education solutions that increase staff capacity and development.
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
As the second largest economic sector, Tourism is undoubtedly a key driver of Cambodia’s economy and is therefore positioned to play a major role in Cambodia’s continued economic development, contributing significantly to social and employment outcomes, particularly with respect to poverty alleviation. At Shift360, the Academy of Culinary Arts (ACAC), our flagship project has been an effective model in creating social inclusion, enhancing skills development and improving income levels. We seek to replicate this model but also to expand our hospitality footprint by identifying market based solutions to improve the skills development, increase income levels and create dignified employment for women and youth.
Our Leadership
Originally from Switzerland, Pierre is a social entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in Asia. Since the early 1990’s, Pierre has worked in Cambodia where he founded Hagar, an organization providing social rehabilitation programs and commercial businesses for victims of abuse, violence, and trafficking.
Since 2017, Pierre founded Shift360, which facilitates fair and sustainable economic opportunities for the youth of Cambodia. He is also the founder of the Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia. Additionally, Pierre is co-owner of a number of food and beverage businesses in Phnom Penh.
Over the years, Pierre has received numerous awards including recognition by former US Secretary of State, Colin Powell; Officer of the Royal Order of Sahametrei by the Cambodian King; the Brandenberger Prize; and four gold medals by Prime Minister Hun Sen for the “work of reconstruction” in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Pierre is married and has three daughters and three grandchildren.
Sharihan is a Hotelier, deeply rooted in hotel operations management for over 14 years. She is an Award-winning General Manager and became the first female Emirati General Manager. Shari brings invaluable Hospitality Management expertise working in both the Business Development & Operations Project Manager for the Middle East region.
Service to humanity and her nation is a priority, actively involved with Community Development Authorities, Technical & Vocational Education, University curriculum development, and continuous support to UAE’s governmental entities’ local, regional, and global initiates in tourism, hospitality, and Expo2020. Sharihan has received numerous awards including:
- Awarded Young Arab Leader for Hospitality, 2019
- Best General Manager Award in UAE, 2019
- Best General Manager Award Continent Category, 2019
- Became the first Emirati Female General Manager in the history of the region, 2018
- Recognised by The David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award for efforts and works
Born and raised in Cambodia, Chansoleak Ouch graduated with her Bachelor of Arts and Associate Degree in Banking.
Chansoleak has over 17 years of successive leadership experience in Administration & Operations for local and international companies and has been involved in managing accounting, HR and administrative functions in addition to ensuring compliance with both government requirements for both the private sector sector and development sector.
Our Partners
