Chief People Officer Summit 2026 [ENDED]
The Leaders Council | Where Leaders Shape the Future
A premier leadership platform bringing together Malaysia’s senior HR and people leaders
Shape the future of work, workforce strategy and organisational performance. Designed for CPOs, CHROs and senior HR decision-makers, the summit will feature high-impact keynotes, strategic dialogues and practical case studies focused on building agile, resilient and future-ready organisations in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Join more than 150+ industry leaders to shape the future of Human Resources
Speaker Highlights
Why Attend?
Join a dynamic gathering of industry leaders and innovators for an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
High-Level Networking Across Industries
Connect with fellow C-suite executives through curated peer-to-peer dialogue and high-value interactive sessions. Build strategic relationships that drive growth and innovation across sectors.
Expert-Led Discussions on Key Issues
Stay ahead of the curve with thought-provoking insights from leading experts. Discover the latest innovations, emerging solutions, and visionary thinking shaping the future of your industry.
Real-World Case Studies & Global Perspectives
Learn from proven strategies and implementation successes across regions and industries. Stay ahead of market trends with practical, data-driven insights you can apply immediately.
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What our past attendees said
Reena Talla
Employee Experience Services Lead – APMEA & Europe, Kerry Group
Cho Chun Loong
Head of Human Resources, NTT DATA eCommerce Solutions Sdn. Bhd.
Debica Sigamani
IPG Mediabrands, Chief Talent Officer
Programme Schedule
Day 1 | Tuesday, 9 June 2026
8.30 – 9.00
Registration & Breakfast Networking
9.00 – 9.40
OPENING REMARKS / KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Transforming Malaysia’s Workforce
Overview of Malaysia’s workforce transformation efforts, highlighting key initiatives, collaborative approaches, and the role of talent development in supporting organizational and economic outcomes.
YBhg. Dato’ Shamir Aziz, Chief Executive, Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp)
9.40 – 10.20
PLENARY SESSION 1
From Roles to Skills: Rethinking Talent in a Volatile World
Jobs are changing faster than organisations can redesign them, skills not titles, are now the true currency of talent.
Najmie Noordin, Chief Talent Officer, Johor Corporation
10.20 – 10.40
Tea Break
10.40 – 11.40
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 2
Efficiency, Ethics, and the Human Question
AI is transforming how HR hires, evaluates, and develops people but trust and governance will determine its success.
Moderator:
Marques Jeevan Menon, Director, Strategy and Partnerships, Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT)
Panelists:
- Dionne Bain, Country HR Lead, Accenture
- Lip Gee Tan, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Microsoft Malaysia
- Ling Hsern Wei, Partner, PwC’s Academy
11.40 – 12.40
PLENARY 3 [FIRESIDE CHAT]
Burnout Is a System Failure, Not an Employee Problem
Well-being is no longer a “nice to have”, it is a critical business, performance, and risk issue.
Moderator:
Anita Abu Bakar, President and Founder, Mental Health Inclusion, Awareness, Support and Advocacy Association Malaysia (MIASA)
Speaker:
- Annapooranee Suppiah, Vice President, Women, DEI & Work Life Practices, Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp)
12.40 – 13.40
Networking Lunch
13.40 – 14.40
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 4
The Borderless Workforce: When Talent Has No Address
Talent is now global, flexible, and mobile while HR systems remain local, rigid, and slow.
Moderator:
Vinesh Naidu, Human Capital Leader, PwC Malaysia
Panelists:
- Jessica Ong, Vice President, Group Human Resources, Wasco Berhad
- Sri Thevi, Country HR Leader & South East Asia Supply Chain Human Resource Business Partner, Ecolab Malaysia
- Adrita Datta, Human Resources Director, British American Tobacco
14.40 – 15.40
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 5
The Power Shift: Why Employees Are Rewriting the Rules of Engagement
The balance of power has shifted employees now choose employers who offer purpose, growth, and flexibility.
Moderator:
Ashweeni Ramakrishnan, Director, People Consulting, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.
Panelists:
- Chai Ping Chua, Country Site Leader & HR Director, Experian Malaysia
- Nantha Kumari Krishnan, Head of HR Business Partners, UOB Malaysia
- Mohamed Aslam, General Manager Human Capital, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)
15.40 – 16.40
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 6
Trust, Transparency and the New Employer Contract
In the age of social scrutiny and pay transparency, trust has become HR’s most valuable and fragile asset.
Moderator:
Low Fang Kai, Managing Director, Agensi Pekerjaan VHR Consultancy Sdn. Bhd.
Panelists:
- Andrew Chan, Chief Human Resources Officer, Press Metal Group
- Anne Gnanapragasam, Head of People and Global People Business Partner Shared Services, HSBC
- Carol Joseph, Managing Director, NextGenHR
16.40 – 17.00
END OF DAY 1
Tea Break & Networking
Day 2 | Wednesday, 10 June 2026
8.30 – 9.00
Registration & Breakfast Networking
9.00 – 9.40
PLENARY SESSION 7
Beyond Headcount: Why Static Workforce Plans Fail in a Volatile World
Annual headcount planning made sense in stable environments. In today’s world, it is increasingly misaligned with how work, productivity, and value are created.
Chen Fong Tuan, Chief People Officer, Valiram Group
9.40 – 10.40
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 8
Talent Strategies for SMEs: Competing With Giants Without Their Budgets
SMEs may not win on pay or scale but they can win on speed, culture, and smart talent choices.
Moderator:
Amanda Lim Wan Ching, Head of Talent Management, Wellous Group
Panelists:
- Mohamed Parrish Ersalle, Chief Human Resources Officer, HRD Corp
- Datuk William Ng, National President, Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA)
- Vinnie Ang, Co-founder and CEO, Kanika Malaysia Sdn Bhd
10.40 – 11.00
Tea Break
11.00 – 12.00
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 9
Performance Without Presence: Managing Outcomes in a Hybrid World
When visibility disappears, trust, clarity, and outcomes must replace time and presence as measures of performance.
Moderator:
Yeoh Zu Dian, Assistant Vice President, Learning and Culture, Great Eastern Takaful Berhad
Panelists:
- Marques Jeevan Menon, Director, Strategy and Partnerships, Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT)
- Stephanie Leong, Head of Culture and Change Transformation, U Mobile Sdn. Bhd.
- Kelly Fung, Head of Talent Acquisition, Greater Asia Pacific, Lenovo
12.00 – 13.00
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 10
Managing Ethics and Accountability Amid AI and Gig Talent Disruption
This panel explores ethical, governance, and accountability considerations arising from AI and gig workforce models
Moderator:
Natalie Loi, Head of Technology, UnBound Sdn. Bhd.
Panelists:
- Lim Chee Gay, Managing Director, Access Group
- Rilla Amrullah, Director, Human Resources, Ninja Van Malaysia
- Edward Chryslo Abraham, Director of Human Resources, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
13.00 – 14.00
Networking Lunch
14.00 – 15.00
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 11
The Skills Blind Spot: Why Most Organisations Don’t Know What Their Workforce Can Really Do
Incomplete skills visibility is the silent blocker undermining workforce strategy, reskilling, and growth.
Moderator:
Crystal Lim, Corporate Storyteller & B2B Influencer, Glow Like Crystal
Panelists:
- Bhuvaneswary Krishnasamy, Chief People Officer, Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia
- Dr. Raslan Rashid, Director, Strategic Human Capital Management, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
- Amran Mohd Tomin, Group Chief People Officer, Malaysia Aviation Group
15.00 – 16.00
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 12
Beyond Diversity : Designing Truly Inclusive Workplaces
True inclusion isn’t about policies or labels, it’s about redesigning work so more people can fully contribute and belong.
Moderator:
Mallory Loone, Co-founder and Creator of Opportunities, Work Inspires
Panelists:
- Low Choy Huat, Malaysia People Consulting Leader; Partner, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.
- Nur Azmalaila Abd Mutalib, Senior Manager, Education & HR Sustainability, PETRONAS
- Dr. Rowina Lynne Murray, Clinical Cardiologist, Institut Jantung Negara
16.00 – 17.00
PLENARY PANEL SESSION 13
Beyond Paychecks: How Non-Monetary Rewards Drive Employee Engagement and Purpose
How non-monetary rewards support engagement and purpose in the workforce.
Moderator:
Terence Raj, Senior General Manager, Group People, Star Media Group Berhad
Panelists:
- Aiza Aryati Kasim, Country Head, Human Resources, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
- Daryl Wong, Director, Group Human Resources & Administration, Bonia Corporation
- Roshan Thiran, Founder, Leaderonomics Group
17.00
END OF DAY 2
Tea Break & Networking
Interested in speaking?
For speaking opportunities
please contact theleaderscouncil@thestar.com.my