Chief People Officer Summit 2025
2025-11-12 08:30 - 2025-11-13 17:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | M World Hotel
Chief Financial Officer Forum 2026

September 22 & 23, Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel

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The Leaders Council | Where Leaders Shape the Future

Finance That Impacts, Growth That Inspires

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

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Speaker Highlights

Edward Chryslo Abraham
Director of Human Resources
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Daryl Wong
Director, Group Human Resources & Administration
Bonia Corporation

Nur Azmalaila Abd Mutalib
Senior Manager, Education & HR Sustainability
PETRONAS

Kelly Fung
Head of Talent Acquisition, Greater Asia Pacific
Lenovo

Roshan Thiran
Founder
Leaderonomics Group

Dr. Rowina Lynne Murray
Clinical Cardiologist
Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)

Stephanie Leong
Head of Culture and Change Transformation
U Mobile Sdn. Bhd.

Yeoh Zu Dian
Assistant Vice President, Learning and Culture
Great Eastern Takaful Berhad

Vinnie Ang
CEO
Kanika Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Carol Joseph
Managing Director
NextGenHR

Anne Gnanapragasam
Head of People and Global People Business Partner Shared Services
HSBC

Mohamed Aslam
General Manager Human Capital
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)

Nantha Kumari Krishnan
Head of HR Business Partners
UOB Malaysia

Chai Ping Chua
Country Site Leader & HR Director
Experian Malaysia

Adrita Datta
Cluster Head of Talent, Culture & Inclusion
BAT Malaysia & Singapore Cluster

Sri Thevi
Country HR Leader & South East Asia Supply Chain Human Resource Business Partner
Ecolab Malaysia

Annapooranee Suppiah
Vice President, Women, DEI & Work Life Practices
Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp)

Ling Hsern Wei
Partner
PwC's Academy

Lip Gee Tan
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Microsoft Malaysia

Dionne Bain
Country HR Lead
Accenture

Marques Jeevan Menon
Director, Strategy and Partnerships
Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT)

YBhg. Dato’ Shamir Aziz
Chief Executive
Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp)

Chen Fong Tuan
Chief People Officer
Valiram Group

Amran Mohd Tomin
Group Chief People Officer
Malaysia Aviation Group

Aiza Aryati Kasim
Country Head, Human Resources
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad

Mohamed Parrish Ersalle
Chief Human Resources Officer
HRD Corp

Dr. Raslan Rashid
Director, Strategic Human Capital Management
Khazanah Nasional Berhad

Ashweeni Ramakrishnan
Director
People Consulting Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.

Low Fang Kai
Founder & Managing Director
Agensi Pekerjaan VHR Consultancy Sdn. Bhd.

Amanda Lim Wan Ching
Head of Talent Management
Wellous Group

Datuk William Ng
National President
Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA)

Natalie Loi
Head of Technology
UnBound Sdn. Bhd.

Lim Chee Gay
Managing Director
Access Group

Rilla Amrullah
Director, Human Resources
Ninja Van Malaysia

Crystal Lim
Corporate Storyteller & B2B Influencer
Glow Like Crystal

Bhuvaneswary Krishnasamy
Chief People Officer
Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia

Mallory Loone
Co-founder and Creator of Opportunities
Work Inspires

Low Choy Huat
Malaysia People Consulting Leader, Partner
Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.

Terence Raj
Senior General Manager, Group People
Star Media Group Berhad

Andrew Chan
Chief Human Resources Officer
Press Metal Group

Anita Abu Bakar
President and Founder
Mental Health Inclusion, Awareness, Support and Advocacy Association Malaysia (MIASA)

Jessica Ong
Vice President, Group Human Resources
Wasco Berhad

Vinesh Naidu
Human Capital Leader
PwC Malaysia

Najmie Noordin
Chief Talent Officer
Johor Corporation

Why Attend?

Join a dynamic gathering of industry leaders and innovators for an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

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.

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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.

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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.

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What our past attendees said

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.

Reena Talla

Employee Experience Services Lead – APMEA & Europe, Kerry Group

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.

Cho Chun Loong

Head of Human Resources, NTT DATA eCommerce Solutions Sdn. Bhd.

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.

Debica Sigamani

IPG Mediabrands, Chief Talent Officer

Programme Schedule

Day 1 | Tuesday, 22 September 2026

8.30 – 9.00

Registration & Breakfast Networking

9.00 – 9.20

OPENING REMARKS Strategic Insights: Malaysia’s Economic Outlook 2026 Key economic trends and strategic opportunities shaping Malaysia’s business landscape in 2026

9.20 – 10.00

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.

10.00 – 10.40

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.

10.40 – 11.00

Tea Break

11.00 – 12.00

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.

12.00 – 13.00

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.

13.00 – 14.00

Networking Lunch

14.00 – 15.00

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)

15.00 – 16.00

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.

16.00 – 17.00

Tea Break / Networking End of Day 1

Day 2 | Wednesday, 23 September 2026

8.30 – 9.00

Registration & Breakfast Networking

9.00 – 9.40

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.

9.40 – 10.40

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.

10.40 – 11.00

Tea Break

11.00 – 12.00

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.

12.00 – 13.00

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.

13.00 – 14.00

Networking Lunch

14.00 – 15.00

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.

15.00 – 16.00

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.

16.00 – 17.00

Tea Break / Networking End of Day 2

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For speaking opportunitiesplease contact theleaderscouncil@thestar.com.my

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