With over 35 years in the Food & Beverage industry, from marketing roles to the C-suite, Dave Acton is a leading expert in brand expansion and franchising across Southeast Asia. As founder of CANnect Asia, he helps global F&B brands enter and grow in the region with clarity and speed—offering end-to-end support from feasibility to full-scale launch. He has successfully scaled brands like Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, and 4Fingers, bringing deep operational insight and a proven framework built around People, Product, Process, Promotion, and Profit. Dave’s no-fluff, practical speaking style delivers clear, actionable strategies for winning in SEA markets.