BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Leaders Council - ECPv6.7.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Leaders Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://starleaderscouncil.com.my X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Leaders Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T050011 CREATED:20260315T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T093630Z UID:5869-1790064000-1790182800@starleaderscouncil.com.my SUMMARY:Chief Financial Officer Forum 2026 DESCRIPTION:Chief Financial Officer Forum 2026 \n \n \n \n September 22 & 23\, Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel\n \n \n \n \n Early Bird: RM1\,800 (till 31 August 2026) Team Excellence Package: RM1\,620 per person (3+) Normal Price: RM2\,000 100% HRD SBL Khas Claimable | Claim up to 14 CPD hours* Note: The prices shown above are excluding 8% SST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Secure Your Seat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hours of Curated Learning \n \n 0\n +\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Groundbreaking Topics \n \n 0\n +\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speakers \n \n 0\n +\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Leaders Council | Where Leaders Shape the Future \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Finance That Impacts\, Growth That Inspires \n \n \n \n Designed to address the evolving role of finance as a strategic growth driver in today’s volatile and innovation-led economy. This conference will bring together Malaysia’s top finance minds to exchange insights on financial leadership\, digital transformation\, governance\, sustainability\, and value creation through high-impact keynotes\, panel dialogues and practical case studies. Join more than 150+ industry leaders to shape the future of Finance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Secure Your Seat\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker Highlights \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Edward Chryslo Abraham\n Director of Human Resources\n Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daryl Wong\n Director\, Group Human Resources & Administration\n Bonia Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nur Azmalaila Abd Mutalib\n Senior Manager\, Education & HR Sustainability\n PETRONAS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Fung\n Head of Talent Acquisition\, Greater Asia Pacific\n Lenovo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roshan Thiran\n Founder\n Leaderonomics Group\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Rowina Lynne Murray\n Clinical Cardiologist\n Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Leong\n Head of Culture and Change Transformation\n U Mobile Sdn. Bhd.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yeoh Zu Dian\n Assistant Vice President\, Learning and Culture\n Great Eastern Takaful Berhad\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vinnie Ang\n CEO\n Kanika Malaysia Sdn Bhd\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carol Joseph\n Managing Director\n NextGenHR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anne Gnanapragasam\n Head of People and Global People Business Partner Shared Services\n HSBC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mohamed Aslam\n General Manager Human Capital\n Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nantha Kumari Krishnan\n Head of HR Business Partners\n UOB Malaysia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chai Ping Chua\n Country Site Leader & HR Director\n Experian Malaysia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adrita Datta\n Cluster Head of Talent\, Culture & Inclusion\n BAT Malaysia & Singapore Cluster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sri Thevi\n Country HR Leader & South East Asia Supply Chain Human Resource Business Partner\n Ecolab Malaysia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Annapooranee Suppiah\n Vice President\, Women\, DEI & Work Life Practices\n Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ling Hsern Wei\n Partner\n PwC's Academy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lip Gee Tan\n Chief Technology Officer (CTO)\n Microsoft Malaysia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dionne Bain\n Country HR Lead\n Accenture\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marques Jeevan Menon\n Director\, Strategy and Partnerships\n Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YBhg. Dato’ Shamir Aziz\n Chief Executive\n Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chen Fong Tuan\n Chief People Officer \n Valiram Group\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amran Mohd Tomin\n Group Chief People Officer\n Malaysia Aviation Group\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aiza Aryati Kasim\n Country Head\, Human Resources\n Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mohamed Parrish Ersalle\n Chief Human Resources Officer\n HRD Corp\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Raslan Rashid\n Director\, Strategic Human Capital Management\n Khazanah Nasional Berhad\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ashweeni Ramakrishnan\n Director\n People Consulting Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Low Fang Kai\n Founder & Managing Director \n Agensi Pekerjaan VHR Consultancy Sdn. Bhd.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Lim Wan Ching\n Head of Talent Management \n Wellous Group\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Datuk William Ng\n National President \n Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Loi\n Head of Technology\n UnBound Sdn. Bhd.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lim Chee Gay\n Managing Director\n Access Group\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rilla Amrullah\n Director\, Human Resources\n Ninja Van Malaysia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Crystal Lim\n Corporate Storyteller & B2B Influencer\n Glow Like Crystal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bhuvaneswary Krishnasamy\n Chief People Officer\n Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mallory Loone\n Co-founder and Creator of Opportunities\n Work Inspires\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Low Choy Huat\n Malaysia People Consulting Leader\, Partner\n Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terence Raj\n Senior General Manager\, Group People\n Star Media Group Berhad\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrew Chan\n Chief Human Resources Officer\n Press Metal Group\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anita Abu Bakar\n President and Founder\n Mental Health Inclusion\, Awareness\, Support and Advocacy Association Malaysia (MIASA)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ong\n Vice President\, Group Human Resources\n Wasco Berhad\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vinesh Naidu\n Human Capital Leader\n PwC Malaysia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Najmie Noordin\n Chief Talent Officer\n Johor Corporation\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Attend? \n \n \n \n \n Join a dynamic gathering of industry leaders and innovators for an unparalleled opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow. \n \n \n \n \n \n High-Level Networking Across IndustriesConnect 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Expert-Led Discussions on Key IssuesStay 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real-World Case Studies & Global PerspectivesLearn from proven strategies and implementation successes across regions and industries. Stay ahead of market trends with practical\, data-driven insights you can apply immediately. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attend with Confidence\n— HRD Claimable \n \n \n \n This event is claimable under HRD Corp Claimable Courses (SBL Khas) Scheme to ensure your organisation benefits while developing its leadership. Focus on leadership\, insight and strategy as we take care of the documentation to support your claim. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn How to Claim\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What our past attendees said \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What I found particularly compelling was the breadth and depth of the discussions—especially the candid conversations about how AI is reshaping the future of work and what this means for leaders. The dialogue moved beyond technology and into what truly matters: how AI will demand a strategic shift in policy development\, governance\, and workforce standards. \n \n \n \n Reena Talla \n \n \n \n Employee Experience Services Lead – APMEA & Europe\, Kerry Group \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CPO Summit is Malaysia’s premier HR event\, bringing together HR professionals to connect\, exchange ideas and learn from industry leaders on emerging trends shaping the future of the HR landscape\, while discovering best practices that drive impactful change and improve organisational effectiveness. \n \n \n \n Cho Chun Loong \n \n \n \n Head of Human Resources\, NTT DATA eCommerce Solutions Sdn. Bhd. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What stood out most was that many conversations ultimately returned to the same core idea: the future of work is not just about adopting new technologies\, but about how organisations lead people through change in a thoughtful and human way. \n \n \n \n Debica Sigamani \n \n \n \n IPG Mediabrands\, Chief Talent Officer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programme Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1 | Tuesday\, 22 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8.30 – 9.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Breakfast Networking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.00 – 9.20 \n \n \n \n \n \n OPENING REMARKS Strategic Insights: Malaysia’s Economic Outlook 2026 Key economic trends and strategic opportunities shaping Malaysia’s business landscape in 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.20 – 10.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY SESSION 1 Finance in the RMK13 Era – Driving National Growth & Fiscal Resilience Explore how CFOs can align corporate financial strategies with the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) and Ekonomi Madani framework to drive sustainable growth and strengthen fiscal resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.00 – 10.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY SESSION 2 Shaping a Resilient Global Islamic Economy Through Values‑Based Reforms How values-based reforms can drive a resilient global Islamic economy through ethical finance\, risk-sharing\, and sustainable\, inclusive growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.40 – 11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Tea Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11.00 – 12.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY PANEL 3 Cyber Risk\, Fraud & Deepfakes: Why CFOs Are on the Front Line of Detection & Prevention? Uncover why CFOs are prime targets for deepfake-driven fraud\, how these attacks can disrupt financial leadership\, and strategies to detect\, prevent\, and respond effectively. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12.00 – 13.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY PANEL 4  Profit Meets Purpose: Aligning ESG and Cost Pressures Without Compromise Explore how CFOs can integrate ESG strategies\, optimize costs\, and navigate green tax policies to turn sustainability into a financial advantage. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13.00 – 14.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14.00 – 15.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY PANEL 5 Bridging Talent Gaps in IR4.0: Practical Approaches for Finance Leaders Look into practical strategies for finance leaders to upskill teams\, adopt digital tools\, and leverage data-driven insights to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15.00 – 16.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY PANEL 6  When Things Don’t Go as Planned : Financial & Governance Lessons Every CFO Should Know Learn how CFOs can anticipate\, respond\, and recover when business\, financial\, or governance challenges disrupt plans\, turning setbacks into strategic lessons. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 16.00 – 17.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Tea Break / Networking End of Day 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2 | Wednesday\, 23 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8.30 – 9.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Breakfast Networking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.00 – 9.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY SESSION 7 CFO : The New “Chief Stability Officer” Explore how today’s CFOs are not just financial leaders\, but the anchors of stability\, guiding organizations through uncertainty\, volatility\, and rapid change. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.40 – 10.40 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY PANEL 8 Keep the Best: Engaging and Retaining High-Performing Finance Teams Discover practical strategies for CFOs to retain top-performing finance professionals by fostering engagement\, recognition\, and purpose-driven careers in high-pressure environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.40 – 11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Tea Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11.00 – 12.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY PANEL 9 Halal Economy 2030: Profitable Growth Through Islamic Finance & Digital Innovation Discover how companies can leverage halal principles and digital finance to increase profitability\, access global markets\, and contribute to Malaysia’s economic growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12.00 – 13.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY PANEL 10 Tax Strategy & Pillar Two: Managing Global and Local Tax Complexity  Preparing for the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) impact on Malaysian operations and cross-border tax governance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13.00 – 14.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14.00 – 15.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY PANEL 11 Partnering for Growth: Corporate Finance Leaders Guiding SMEs Explore how corporate finance leaders can empower SMEs through mentorship\, strategic guidance\, and funding\, creating mutually beneficial growth and strengthening Malaysia’s business ecosystem. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15.00 – 16.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n PLENARY PANEL 12 Geopolitics Meets Finance: Turning Trade and Market Risks into Opportunities Explore how CFOs can transform trade and market uncertainties into strategic advantages\, protecting profitability while identifying growth opportunities in volatile markets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 16.00 – 17.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Tea Break / Networking End of Day 2 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interested in speaking? \n \n \n \n For speaking opportunitiesplease contact theleaderscouncil@thestar.com.my \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors URL:https://starleaderscouncil.com.my/event/chief-financial-officer-forum-2026/ LOCATION:Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel\, 13\, Jalan 16/11\, Seksyen 16\, Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, 46350\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Finance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://starleaderscouncil.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TLC2026_WebsiteBanner_CFO.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Star Media":MAILTO:hooili@thestar.com.my END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR