The Chief Financial Officer Forum

Chief Financial Officer Forum 2025 | 13 & 14 August 2025 | W Hotel Kuala Lumpur

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FORUM

100% HRDF Claimable

Early Bird: RM1,800 (till 14 July 2025)

Normal Price: RM2,000

About The Forum

CFOs, are you ready for 2025?

The future of finance is fast, complex, and constantly evolving. Join us at this high-impact forum to tackle the biggest challenges ahead such as economic uncertainty, digital disruption, cybersecurity risks, and shifting regulations.

Get equipped with actionable insights on data-driven decision-making, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder management.

Here, you’ll get the chance to meet and connect with CFOs from top-tier companies across Malaysia and around the world which helps you to expand your network and gain fresh perspectives.

Join now and lead with confidence into 2025 and beyond. Don’t miss out!

Target Attendees

Chief Financial Officers

General Managers

Financial Controllers

Head of Financial Control

Senior Vice Presidents & Vice Presidents

Managers of Finance and Accounting

Speakers

Moon Vu

Group Accounting Director

CARSOME

Moon Nguyet TM Vu is a seasoned finance leader with over 19 years of experience across diverse industries including automotive, oil & gas, fintech, and investment banking. As Group Accounting Director at CARSOME, she oversees finance functions across Southeast Asia and China, driving strategic business planning, financial transformation, and operational excellence.

Ramanathan Thiagarajan

Chief Financial Officer

Airasia MOVE

Ramanathan is an accomplished CFO with over 14 years of experience in finance, audit, and corporate strategy across the banking, travel, and fintech sectors. As CFO of AirAsia Move, he has led transformative restructuring and automation initiatives that not only delivered multimillion-ringgit cost savings but also significantly boosted revenue and improved the overall bottom line.

Presanya Krishnan

Senior Vice President Group Finance

Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia Sdn. Bhd

Presanya Krishnan is a finance leader with 20+ years’ experience across multiple industries. After roles at PwC, Prince Court Hospital, and 7-Eleven Malaysia, she now heads finance operations for Asahi Holdings Sdn Bhd in Asia, covering all major finance functions.

Ho Kok Yong

Audit Partner

Deloitte Singapore

Kok Yong is an Audit Partner with Deloitte Singapore. He leads Deloitte’s CFO Program in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, and Asia Pacific. Kok Yong has more than 25 years of public accounting experience involving the financial audit of multinationals and local companies across a diversified range of industries. He is also responsible for leading teams in the provision of advisory services in Southeast Asia and Singapore.

Joanne Tsung

Director Finance Controlling BA APAC & MEA and Director GSSC KL

Electrolux

Fellow member of Chartered Global Management Accountants. Recognized for entrepreneurial and leadership acumen with over 30 years of experience leading Business Sites and Finance Organizations of MultiNational Companies. Being the spark that ignites the change in organizations and the flame that sees it through, operational and business success are driven through transformational mindset, well-established commercial and project management skills, strategic business analysis, planning and implementation of strategic vision.

Farid Affandi

Country Financial Controller (Malaysia)

Ecolab

Farid Affandi is an experienced finance professional with a strong track record in ESG reporting, governance, and compliance, currently serving with Ecolab. With nearly two decades of international and local experience, he has led sustainability disclosures, integrated reporting initiatives, and governance enhancements across MNCs, GLCs, and SMEs. Farid combines technical expertise with practical implementation, bridging regulatory expectations and business realities to drive ESG maturity across organizations.

Diana Cheang

Regional Finance Controller, Asia

Fosroc

Diana works as Asia Regional Financial Controller with Fosroc. She brings with her 12 years of regional C-suite experience across 20+ countries in Asia and the Middle East. Her areas of expertise include regional FP&A, finance business partnering, fundraising, working capital optimization, corporate restructuring, and performance turnarounds. She has a wealth of experience in leading large teams across multiple countries with diverse ethnicities to achieve outstanding results.

Christina Ong

Country Head of Finance

HAVI Logistics Malaysia

Christina Ong is leading the finance and commercial aspects of HAVI Logistics Malaysia, specialising 4PL supply chain end-to-end business. With Christina’s proficiency in logistics accounting, Christina is able to offer comprehensive financial analysis for every aspect of the business's financial operations and growth strategy. Christina sets a clear course for financial and customer focus and strategic thinking as the Head of Finance.

Mohamad Farizul Yahaya

Chief Financial Officer

HRD Corp

Farizul is a turnaround specialist with over 20 years of experience in strategic management, business planning, financial reporting, finance operations, financial management and analysis, strategic procurement, risk management, governance, and taxation. He holds an MBA from Victoria University, Melbourne, and is a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), and a Certified Transformational Leader from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Izzad Shamsuddin

Chief Financial Officer

KPJ Healthcare Berhad

Mohd Khairul Izzad B Mohammed Shamsudin is a seasoned finance leader with a proven track record of driving strategic and operational excellence across internationally renowned organizations in various industries. With over 19 years of experience, he has earned a reputation as a transformative leader, skilled at challenging the status quo and steering impactful financial strategies.

Lionel Lim

Chief Financial Officer

MAMEE-Double Decker

Lionel Lim is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA, UK) with over 15 years of experience in finance, audit, and corporate strategy. He has held senior finance leadership roles across multinational corporations and dynamic SMEs, driving financial transformation, operational efficiency, and strong governance frameworks. Lionel is known for his strategic insight, analytical rigor, and collaborative leadership style.

Ir. Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad

Head of Digital Adoption Division

MDEC

Wan Murdani has over 25 years of experience in corporate and economic development, starting his career at Renong UEM Group before joining Time dotCom Berhad, one of Malaysia’s first digital fibre optic telecommunications providers. At Time dotCom, he was involved in network engineering, business development, international partnerships, and project management, contributing to key national projects including KLIA, PUTRA LRT, and the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.

Lim Chee Keat

Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer

NTT DATA Payment Services

With over 25 years of financial leadership across industries—including media, telecommunications, manufacturing, and consumer goods, Chee Keat has witnessed first-hand how rapidly the business landscape evolves. His career has spanned multiple countries, including Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines ,Indonesia and Sri Lanka, providing him with a broad regional perspective.

Jarod Ho

Head of Sustainability

Pos Malaysia Berhad

Jarod Ho is the Head of Sustainability at Pos Malaysia, where he leads the company’s transition toward becoming a sustainability leader in the post and parcel industry. With over a decade of experience in sustainable development, risk management, and compliance, he has integrated eco-friendly practices across operations, including deploying Malaysia’s largest electric vehicle fleet.

Karna Mohan

Vice President Finance Asia Pacific

Siemens Energy

Karna Mohan is the Vice President of Finance for Siemens Energy Asia Pacific, where he drives financial strategies to support sustainable growth. He also serves as Finance Director for Siemens Energy Singapore and sits on multiple regional boards. With over 24 years of international experience, Karna has held key finance roles across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, including CFO of Kuwait and Director of M&A in Germany.

Jessica Low

Chief Financial Officer

SAP Malaysia

Jessica Low is the Chief Financial Officer, Customer Success at SAP Malaysia, where she leads commercial strategy, governance, and the shift to a cloud-centric model. A Certified Accountant and member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants since 2000, she brings over 20 years of finance experience in the Asia Pacific IT sector. Jessica sits on the boards of Parkwood Holdings Berhad and Cuckoo International (MAL) Berhad, chairing the Audit Committee.

Rafidah Jumal

Vice President Controller Finance Operations

Shell

Rafidah is currently the Vice President, Controller in Shell Finance Operations and Centre Finance Lead for Finance Operations KL (community leader for more than 780 Finance Staff) . She is an experienced Senior Finance Leader with more than 25 years of demonstrated history of leading global, regional, and local roles in Shell companies across downstream, upstream, integrated gas, and corporate; including directorship roles in Shell joint ventures & board of trustees.

Goh Li Wei

Chief Financial Officer

Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn. Bhd

Li Wei is the Chief Financial Officer of Terberg Tractors Malaysia, a joint venture between Sime Darby Industrial and Royal Terberg Group BV. With over 25 years of experience across sectors including manufacturing, oil and gas, construction, telecommunications, healthcare, and education, she brings deep expertise in financial analysis, auditing, strategic planning, M&A, and corporate restructuring.

Michael Siow

Chief Financial Officer

TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd

Michael Siow is the Chief Financial Officer of TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd., bringing over 30 years of experience in financial management across multinational corporations in sectors such as oil & gas, logistics, industrial, and high-growth tech ventures. He began his career at Royal Dutch Shell in 1996, holding senior finance roles across Malaysia, Nigeria, and Hong Kong, before moving on to leadership roles at Emery Oleochemicals and Vesuvius plc in London.

Chari TVT

Board Member & Financial Advisor

UEM Sunrise Berhad

Chari is a Business / financial consultant engaged with a local F&B Chain, high-tech 5G infrastructure company, a global restructuring consulting firm, large infrastructure company in the aviation sector, High-tech semi-conductor chip manufacturer amongst others. He is also a Board member of a few listed and non-listed entities in Malaysia and abroad.

Sanjeev Selvarajah

Finance Director

VAT Group

Sanjeev Selvarajah is the Malaysia CFO at VAT Group with prior global finance leadership experiences at Intel & Deloitte. He specializes in high impact strategic transformation, accelerated talent development, and sustainable financial growth across manufacturing and R&D sectors. Sanjeev is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School.

Lee Pei Lu

Finance Director, Malaysia and Singapore

Warner Music Group

Having enormous passion in Business Partnering, Pei Lu is adept at driving sustainable values to businesses via close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including the Board members, bankers and government agencies. She thrives as a trusted advisor and strategist, bringing with her close to 20 years robust experience across different industries and finance areas.

Vinayak Sasitharan

Finance Director Asia & Commercial Director Japan

The Arnott’s Group

Vinayak Sasitharan is the Finance Director (CFO), Asia at Arnott's, overseeing financial strategy, governance, and business expansion across Southeast Asia and Japan. An Australian citizen and CPA Australia member, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) from UNSW. He began his career at Macquarie Bank before moving into finance leadership roles at Arnott’s, with experience across Sales Finance, Supply Chain, and operations.

Jomo Kwame Sundaram

Research Adviser

Khazanah Research Institute

Jomo Kwame Sundaram is Research Adviser, Khazanah Research Institute, Fellow, Academy of Science, Malaysia, and Emeritus Professor, University of Malaya. He was UN Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development, Assistant Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Founder-Chair, International Development Economics Associates (IDEAs) and President, Malaysian Social Science Association.

Humayun Habib

Director Finance APAC - SEA

Cargill Malaysia

I am a Chartered Accountant with broad leadership experience across the Asia Pacific, spanning finance, strategy, supply chain, and business transformation. I have successfully driven significant profitability growth and optimized returns by integrating robust financial planning, operational improvements, and digital strategies.

Chong Soon Lock

Finance Director

Adidas Malaysia

Chong Soon Lock is a promoter of change and a strong team player with an adaptable, determined, and collaborative personality. With over 20 years of experience in finance, including more than 5 years in a Big Four auditing firm and leadership roles in top consumer and retail brands, he brings deep expertise in cost and risk control as well as trade net working capital (TNWC) improvement, having been part of a successful finance team that achieved a negative TNWC.

Programme Schedule

Day 1, Wednesday, 13 August 2025

0830 – 0900

Registration & Morning Coffee

0930 – 1000

Plenary Session 1

Navigate the Future with a Pulse on Global Political and Economic Trends

Prof. Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Research Advisor, Khazanah Research Institute (KRI)

1000 – 1030

Plenary Session 2

The Evolutionary Role of the CFO: Strategic Leadership Beyond 2025

François Bresson, Chief Financial Officer Asia Pacific, Orange Business

1030 – 1040

Spotlight Session

Harnessing Fintech for Global Growth

Aren Yip, Country Manager, Airwallex Malaysia

1040 – 1100

Coffee Break

1100 – 1230

Panel Session 3

Delivering Financial Results: Where Do Your Priorities Lie?

Moderator:
Ho Kok Yong, CFO Program Leader, Deloitte Southeast Asia and Deloitte Asia Pacific

Panellists:

Vinayak Sasitharan, Finance Director Asia & Commercial Director Japan, Arnott’s Asia
Lionel Lim, Chief Financial Officer, MAMEE-Double Decker
Karna Mohan, Vice President Finance Asia Pacific, Siemens Energy
Lee Pei Lu, Finance Director Malaysia and Singapore, Warner Music Group

1230- 1400

Networking Lunch

1400 – 1530

Panel Session 4

Accelerating Digitalisation for Transformative Growth

Moderator:

Kevin Leung, Managing Director, Strategy & Consulting, CFO & Enterprise Value, Accenture

Panellists:

Presanya Krishnan, Senior Vice President, Group Finance, Consolidation, Corporate Finance, FP&A, Tax and Treasury, Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia Sdn. Bhd.
Joanne Tsung, Director Finance Controlling BA APAC & MEA and Director GSSC KL, Electrolux
Jessica Pinto, Chief Financial Officer – Asia Pacific, Veolia Water Technologies
Devang Merchant, Group Controller – Industrial, PETRONAS Lubricants International

1530- 1600

Coffee Break

1600 – 1730

Panel Session 5

Navigating Uncertainty: Next-Generation Financial Planning for CFOs

Moderator:

Faisal Irfan, Head of APeC (Asia Pacific) Finance Cluster, Volvo Cars Group

Panellists:

Christina Ong, Country Head of Finance, HAVI Logistics (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Jessica Low, Chief Financial Officer, SAP Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Diana Cheang, Regional Finance Controller, Asia, Fosroc
Lim Chee Keat, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, NTT DATA Payment Services

1730

End of Day 1

Day 2, Thursday, 14 August 2025

0830 – 0900

Registration & Morning Coffee

0900 – 0945

Plenary Session 6

Driving Growth and Innovation: Initiative and Culture

Humayun Habib, Director Finance Southeast Asia, Cargill

0945 – 1030

Plenary Session 7

The Ultimate Talent and Tech Synergy

Chari TVT, Board Member and Financial Advisor, UEM Sunrise Berhad

1030 – 1100

Coffee Break

1100 – 1230

Panel Session 8

Transforming Finance: Next-Gen Automation, AI and Cybersecurity

Moderator:
Ir. Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad, Head of Digital Adoption Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Panellists:

Ramanathan Amn Thiagarajan, Chief Financial Officer, AirAsia MOVE
Mohamad Farizul Yahaya, Chief Financial Officer, HRD Corp
Aishah Farha Binti Mohd Raih, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Permodalan Nasional Berhad
Rafidah Jumal, Vice President, Controller Finance Operations, Shell Business Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.

1230 – 1400

Networking Lunch

1400 – 1530

Panel Session 9

ESG Developments: Financial Reporting and Governance

Moderator:

Moon Vu, Group Accounting Director, CARSOME

Panellists:

Farid Affandi, Country Financial Controller (Malaysia), Ecolab International Sdn. Bhd.
Jarod Ho, Head of Sustainability, Pos Malaysia Berhad
Sanjeev Selvarajah, Finance Director, VAT Group
Michelle Tog, Senior Vice President of Corporate Governance & Sustainability, Regulation, Bursa Malaysia Berhad

1530 – 1600

Coffee Break

1600 – 1730

Panel Session 10

Unlock the Power of Cash Flow Management for Today’s CFOs

Moderator:

Raja M Shahadan, Chief Financial Officer, INCEIF University

Panellists:

Izzad Shamsudin, Chief Financial Officer, KPJ Healthcare Berhad
Goh Li Wei, Chief Financial Officer, Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Michael Siow, Chief Financial Officer, TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd.
Chong Soon Lock, Finance Director, Adidas (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

1730

End of Day 2

RM2,500 per pax only

The Chief Financial Officer Forum

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FORUM

100% HRDF Claimable

Early Bird: RM1,800 (till 14 July 2025)

Normal Price: RM2,000

About The Forum

Target Attendees

Chief Financial Officers

General Managers

Financial Controllers

Head of Financial Control

Senior Vice Presidents & Vice Presidents

Managers of Finance and Accounting

Speakers

Programme Schedule

Day 1, Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Day 2, Thursday, 14 August 2025

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