Chief Risk Officer Summit 2026
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Leading the New Era: Driving Risk-Intelligent Success
Convene, exchange insights and collaboratively address today’s most pressing risk challenges at the Chief Risk Officer Summit 2026. Bringing together CROs and risk practitioners across industries, this forum will feature expert-led discussions, real-world case studies and peer-to-peer dialogue focused on strengthening resilience, enhancing governance and navigating emerging risks in an increasingly complex business landscape.
Join more than 150+ industry leaders to shape the future of Risk
Speaker Highlights
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Programme Schedule
Day 1 | Tuesday, 14 July 2026
8.30 – 9.00
Registration & Breakfast Networking
9.00 – 9.40
OPENING REMARKS
The Future Risk Landscape for Malaysian Corporates
What regulators see coming and what boards and CROs must do now to safeguard systemic stability, trust and growth.
Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia Berhad
9.40 – 10.20
PLENARY SESSION 1
The CRO of the Future: What Boards Will Demand by 2030
Why tomorrow’s CRO must influence strategy, capital decisions and transformation, not just manage controls.
Speaker:
Wee Hock Kee, Managing Partner, CG Board Asia Pacific
10.20 – 10.40
Tea Break
10.40 – 11.40
PLENARY PANEL 2
CEO – CRO Dialogue: How Much Risk Is Too Much?
Turning risk appetite statements into real, defensible business decisions at the executive and board level.
Moderator:
Philip Satish Rao, Partner, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd
Panelists:
- MK Goh, CEO, Karex Berhad
- Sharala Axryd, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Center of Applied Data Science Sdn Bhd
- Mohamed Azrin Mohamed Ali, Chief Risk Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad
11.40 – 12.40
PLENARY PANEL 3
Enterprise Risk Management – From Silos to Strategic Insight
A discussion on evolving ERM practices and their role in supporting organizational strategy and decision-making.
Moderator:
Nik Shahrizal Sulaiman, Partner, Risk Services, PwC Malaysia
Panelists:
- KeshMahinder Singh, CEO & Founder, Kollect Systems Sdn Bhd
- Sarazin Sheikh Mustafa, Director, Risk & Compliance, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
- Chari TVT, Board Member & Chairman of the Board Governance and Risk Committee, UEM Sunrise Berhad
12.40 – 13.40
Networking Lunch
13.40 – 14.40
PLENARY PANEL 4
ESG & Sustainability Risk: Opportunity or Threat?
A panel exploring how ESG and sustainability considerations influence risk, strategy, and long-term business outcomes.
Moderator:
Syuqry Sheikh Ismail, Head, Operational Risk & BCM, KPJ Healthcare Berhad
Panelists:
- Ho Yuet Mee, Independent Non-Executive Director, CIMB Group Holdings Berhad
- Satpal Singh, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, PLUS Malaysia Berhad
- Ahila Ganesan, Founder and Managing Director, Future LinQ Sdn. Bhd.
14.40 – 15.40
PLENARY PANEL 5
Rebuilding Stakeholder Trust: Building a Risk-Intelligent Organisation
How culture, incentives and leadership behaviour determine whether risk frameworks actually work.
Moderator:
Chang Ming Chew, Managing Director, Axcelasia Sdn Bhd
Panelists:
- Sharath Martin, Senior Policy Consultant, ACCA
- Nili Shayrina Saat, Group Chief Risk Officer, IHH Healthcare Berhad
- Syahril Nizam, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Lembaga Tabung Haji
15.40 – 16.40
PLENARY PANEL 6
Digital, Cyber & AI Risk Third-Party & Cloud Risk in Complex Ecosystems
Managing risk beyond your walls as supply chains and platforms become deeply interconnected.
Moderator:
Justin Yeap, Head of Enterprise Sales & Industry, SRKK Group
Panelists:
- Vittorio Furlan, Independent Non-Executive Director, Maybank
- Ts. Dr. Tay Hui Chong, AI Risk Advisory, Malaysia CIO Network, Malaysia CIO Network (MCION)
- Khushwant Singh, Group Chief Risk & Credit Officer, NTT DATA Payment Services
16.40 – 17.00
End of Day 1 – Tea Break & Networking
Day 2 | Wednesday, 15 July 2026
8.30 – 9.00
Registration & Breakfast Networking
9.00 – 9.40
PLENARY SESSION 7
AI Governance & Model Risk: Emerging Controls for 2026
A session on governance approaches, accountability, and risk controls for the growing use of AI and advanced models
Lokesh Sharma, AI & Data Lead, Accenture Malaysia
9.40 – 10.20
PLENARY SESSION 8
Financial Crime 2026: Navigating Emerging AML/CFT Threats and Regulatory Expectations
An overview of evolving financial crime risks, regulatory developments and monitoring approaches in response to increasingly complex and interconnected threats.
Nik Lokman Hakim Bin Nik Mohd Nor, Senior Assistant Superintendent, Community Educations Division, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, MACC
10.20 – 10.40
Tea Break
10.40 – 11.40
PLENARY PANEL 9
Beyond Risk Management: Building Enterprise Resilience for Long-Term Value
This session explores how strategic risk management can strengthen resilience, improve decision-making, and drive sustainable growth and long-term value.
Moderator:
Dayang Norfarehan, Head, Enterprise Risk & Governance, RHB Bank
Panelists:
- Sharizul Baseri, Former Chief Risk Officer, KPJ Healthcare Berhad
- Hjh Nuranisah Hj Mohd Anis, Chief Risk, Integrity & Governance Officer, S P Setia Berhad
- Mohd Radzuan, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Takaful Association
11.40 – 12.40
PLENARY PANEL 10
Future-Ready Risk Teams: Skills and Capabilities for the Next Decade
A discussion on the evolving skills, tools, and capabilities required for effective risk management in the future.
Moderator:
Raja Segaran, Director, Regional Digital Economy Office, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Panelists:
- Sivanathan Subramaniam, Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, CTOS Digital Berhad
- Dato’ Suhana Dewi Selamat, Executive Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
- Dominic Chegne, Partner, PwC Risk Services
- Fathilah Ishak, Director, Group Risk & Compliance, Bursa Malaysia Berhad
12.40 – 13.40
Networking Lunch
13.40 – 14.40
PLENARY PANEL 11
Regulatory, Compliance & Integrity Risk
A discussion focused on understanding regulatory and legal risks and building adaptive, forward-looking compliance approaches.
Moderator:
Glenda Eng, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers Risk Services Sdn. Bhd.
Panelists:
- Lim Fen Nee, Independent Non-Executive Director, Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad
- Richard Ong, Group Head, Group Risk & Compliance, Sime Darby Berhad
- Ahmad Shukri Abdul Rahman, Chief Risk Officer, Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad
14.40 – 15.40
PLENARY PANEL 12
Supply Chain & Operational Risk – The New Frontline Supply Chain Fragility in a Fragmented World
Why efficiency-driven supply models are giving way to resilience-driven decisions.
Moderator:
Prakash Arikrishnan, Partner, Strategy, Risk & Transactions, Deloitte Southeast Asia
Panelists:
- Tan Chiaw Hooi, Partner, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd
- Azizul Rahman Mohd Basir, Chief Risk and Sustainability Officer, DRB-HICOM Berhad
15.40 – 16.00
End of Day 2 – Tea Break & Networking
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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