Plenary Session 1
Navigate the Future with a Pulse on Global Political and Economic Trends
Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Research Adviser, Khazanah Research Institute
The Chief Financial Officer Forum
Chief Financial Officer Forum 2025 | 13 & 14 August 2025 | Klang Valley
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Early Bird: RM1,800 (till 14 July 2025)
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Head of Digital Industry Acceleration
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.
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.
Chief Information Security Officer
Permodalan Nasional Berhad
Pn Aishah brings over 24 years of expertise in information and cyber security to her role. She is a certified professional in information security, business continuity, and auditing. Prior to becoming the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), she led teams and initiatives in information security, risk management, and data protection across various industries, locally and globally such as at Communications, Space and Technology Commission in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, our Prime Minister's Office, Standard Chartered Bank, Maxis and Novartis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Programme Schedule
Day 1, Wednesday, 13 August 2025
0830 – 0900
Registration & Morning Coffee
0900 – 0930
Opening Session
Keynote Address
0930 – 1000
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 – 1100
Coffee Break
1100 – 1230
Panel Session 3
Delivering Financial Results: Where Do Your Priorities Lie?
Moderator:
Ho Kok Yong, Audit Partner, Deloitte Singapore
Panellists:
- Vinayak Sasitharan, Finance Director Asia & Commercial Director Japan, The Arnott’s Group
- 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:
Accenture
Panellists:
- Presanya Krishnan, Senior Vice President, Group Finance, Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia Sdn. Bhd.
- Joanne Tsung, Director, Finance Controlling BA APAC & MEA and Director, GSSC KL, Electrolux
1530- 1600
Coffee Break
1600 – 1730
Panel Session 5
Navigating Uncertainty: Next-Generation Financial Planning for CFOs
Panellists:
- Christina Ong, Country Head of Finance, HAVI Logistics Malaysia
- Jessica Low, Chief Financial Officer, SAP Malaysia
- 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
0945 – 1030
Plenary Session 7
The Ultimate Talent and Tech Synergy
Chari TVT, Board Member & 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 Industry Acceleration, MDEC
Panellists:
- Ramanathan Thiagarajan, Chief Financial Officer, airasia MOVE
- Farizul Yahya, Chief Financial Officer, HRD Corp
- Aishah Farha Mohd Raih, Chief Information Security Officer, Permodalan Nasional Berhad
- Rafidah Jumal, Vice President, Controller Finance Operations, Shell
1230 – 1400
Networking Lunch
1400 – 1530
Panel Session 9
ESG Developments: Financial Reporting and Governance
Panellists:
- Farid Affandi, Country Financial Controller (Malaysia), Ecolab
- Jarod Ho, Head of Sustainability, Pos Malaysia Berhad
- Sanjeev Selvarajah, Finance Director, VAT Group
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 Shamsuddin, 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.
1730
End of Day 2
RM2,500 per pax only