The Leaders Council Summit
Leaders Council Summit | 25 & 26 September 2024 | Kuala Lumpur
Leaders Council Summit
Elevate Corporate Leadership Engagement
Early Bird RM2,600
100% HRDF Claimable
About The Summit
The Leaders Council Summit, themed “Navigating a Disrupted Future”, is designed to help business leaders chart a course for success in the years ahead.
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, it is crucial for organisations to develop a deep understanding of the current economic climate and anticipate what the future holds.
Businesses need to embrace digitalisation and emerging technology, while ensuring their assets are safe from cyber threat. At the same time, by adopting workplace diversity and inclusion, organisations can support business expansion and innovation. Net zero, social and governance aspirations must also be considered to allow organisations to align with national and global goals.
At the summit, corporate leaders will engage with industry peers, subject matter experts, and like minded professionals to exchange ideas and insights. Together, leaders will explore innovative solutions and strategies that will help their organisations thrive in the ever-changing business landscape.
Target Attendees
Chief Executives Officers
Chief Operating Officers
Chief Financial Officers
Senior Vice Presidents and Directors (Operations and Finance)
Public Listed Companies
Multinational Corporations
Speakers
Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai
Founder & Executive Chairman
Top Glove Corporation Berhad
Under his visionary stewardship, the company has emerged the world’s largest manufacturer of gloves, with 48 factories across Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and China, and an annual capacity of 95 billion pieces, serving over 2,000 customers in 195 countries.
Tan Sri Dr. Lim's academic achievements include a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from University Malaya, MBA from Sul Ross State University, and PhD in Management from University of Selangor. He was additionally conferred Honorary Doctorates in Business Administration by Oklahoma City University and in Entrepreneurship by Management & Science University, as well as a PhD in Business Management by University of Cyberjaya.
Tindaro Danze
President & Chief Executive Officer
Siemens Malaysia
He is concurrently the Head of Digital Industries (DI) in Malaysia. Prior to these appointments in January 2023, Tindaro was the Head of Global Sales for DI’s Digital Enterprise and Vertical Management, where he managed the company’s regional industrial digitalization units, enabled global digitalization projects, and managed Siemens’ industrial teams in 15 key industries.
Tindaro graduated from the University of Applied Science Mannheim with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He also holds a Master’s in Organizational & Business Psychology, and is a Certified Business & Life Coach.
Charles Brewer
Group Chief Executive Officer
Pos Malaysia Berhad
Prior to joining Pos Malaysia, Charles held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Canada Post and enjoyed a distinguished 34-year career with DHL Express, assuming various roles in Malaysia, the Philippines, South Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and America. With extensive experience in the supply chain industry, particularly in e-commerce logistics, cross-border fulfilment, first and last mile delivery, logistics and supply chain management, as well as business and digital transformation, Charles brings a wealth of expertise to his role.
Siti Sulaiman
Country Chair & Senior Vice President Upstream
Shell Malaysia
Siti was appointed as the first female country chair and senior vice-president upstream for Shell Malaysia on 1st January 2023. Siti started her journey as a Shell scholar and graduated from Imperial College in London with a first-class degree in mechanical engineering, and began her career as an operation engineer in Shell Malaysia upstream.
Julian Neo
Managing Director
DHL Express Malaysia
Julian Neo is the Managing Director of DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei. He started his career with the Big Yellow Machine in 2000 as a Global Account Manager in charge of multinational customers. Since then, he has held various leadership positions and overseen a diverse portfolio spanning industries. Throughout his tenure, he was instrumental in driving robust business growth and increased market share towards DHL Express becoming the country's leading international logistics provider.
Adelene Foo
Managing Director
Grab Malaysia
Adelene Foo is the Managing Director of Grab Malaysia, overseeing Grab’s business and operational performance in Malaysia. She drives Grab's growth strategy and vision, and creates strategic value via strong, long-term partnerships that benefit Grab's consumers, partners and local community. She also leads Jaya Grocer, Grab’s acquired supermarket chain.
Johan Rozali-Wathooth
Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
Bintang Capital Partners Berhad
Johan is CEO of Bintang Capital Partners and Deputy MD of AHAM Asset Management. Johan started his career as an accountant, working with Andersen / Ernst & Young before transitioning into the alternative investments industry where he worked for leading global private equity and special situations alternative investments firms. Johan also chairs the boards of TMK Chemical (a leading Southeast Asian chemical products manufacturer and distributor) and Wise Payments Malaysia (the wholly-owned Malaysian subsidiary of Wise PLC).
Laurence Si
Managing Director
Microsoft Malaysia
As Managing Director, Laurence is at the forefront of steering the Malaysian subsidiary towards realizing Microsoft’s global mission: to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. His leadership is pivotal to fuel Cloud and AI transformation for Malaysia. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Laurence has held leadership positions at globally renowned tech firms.
Chari TVT
Independent Board Member & Chairman of The Board Governance & Risk Committee
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. Chari Tvt served as the Group CFO of Malaysia’s Axiata Group & Celcom Telecommunication up until December 2016.
Dato' Richard Alexander John Curtis
Deputy Chairman
7 Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad
Dato’ Richard was born in Penang, educated in Malaysia and U.K. where he graduated from Bristol University in law after which he practised in a leading City law firm. He then joined Jardine Matheson in Hong Kong and Singapore where he was legal counsel and then GM in their offshore oil services arm. After completing his Sloan Fellowship at London Business School he returned in 1995 to Malaysia.
Lee Meng Keong
Managing Director East Asia
SLB
Meng Keong "MK" Lee is the managing director in East Asia based in Kuala Lumpur, where he is responsible for the SLB Business in 8 countrues: Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore & Cambodia. MK has over 20 years of experience in various roles with SLB, prior to his current assignment, he was working in Loondon and Dubai being responsible for driving the adoption of Digital Technologies in SLB's Integrated Performance Management projects globally and to customers in the Middle East and North Africa Region.
Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib
Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer
Malakoff Corporation Berhad
Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer (MD & GCEO) of Malakoff since 1 December 202, is a 51-year-old Malaysian. He holds a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Salford and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London. Anwar Syahrin is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, and has completed executive programmes at The Wharton School.
Dr. Jayanthi Desan
Independent Board Director
Berjaya Assets Berhad
Dr Jayanthi Desan is an Independent Board Director of Berjaya Assets and sits on the audit, risk, nomination and sustainability committees. A pioneer in the ESG advisory space, her work spans some of the leading sustainability practices in the region, covering, amongst others, banking and finance, utilities, oil and gas, property and construction as well as conglomerates. A large part of her work is on the intersection of technology and ESG. She co-founded fast growing tech farming start-up BoomGrow which is on a mission to transform farming through technology. She has over 18 years experience in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) advisory and a PhD in standards of sustainability from Queen Mary, University of London.
Melissa Yap
Chief of Staff, SEA Consulting RMD Office
Deloitte SEA Consulting
Melissa is a seasoned professional with extensive global consulting experience, specializing in advising Fortune 500 companies within the Energy & Resources industry. She demonstrates a proven track record in managing comprehensive business portfolios, encompassing origination, sales, and delivery execution, resulting in measurable client outcomes. She has held multiple leadership roles, currently serving as Chief of Staff for a regional consulting business across Southeast Asia.
Programme Schedule
Day 1
0900 – 1000
Opening and Keynote Address
1000 – 1030
Coffee Break
1030 – 1200
Executive Panel Session
The Economics of Uncertainty What to Prepare for in 2025
- Mir Salim, Managing Director and Partner (Kuala Lumpur), Boston Consulting Group
- Michele Yap Kythe Lim, President & Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM)
- Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim, chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
1200 – 1330
Networking Luncheon
1330 – 1500
Panel Session 1
Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions Through Organisational Finesse and Resilience
- Julian Neo, Managing Director, DHL Express Malaysia
- Wan Amir Jeffery Bin Wan Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer – Commercial, Duopharma Biotech Berhad
- Agnes Lau, Chief Commercial Officer Singapore & Malaysia Cluster, Schenker Logistics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd (DB Schenker)
- Datin Yasmin Ahmad Merican, Deputy Chairman, Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG)
1500 – 1530
Coffee Break
1530 – 1700
Panel Session 2
Adapting to Rapid Technology Changes and Innovations
- Adelene Foo, Managing Director, Grab Malaysia
- Dato’ Richard Curtis, Deputy Chairman, 7 Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad
- Laurence Si, Managing Director, Microsoft Malaysia
- Lee Meng Keong, Managing Director East Asia, SLB
1700 – 1830
Summit Reception
Day 2
Opening Keynote Address
0900 – 1030
Panel Session 3
Excelling in Corporate Sustainability and ESG Commitments
- Siti Sulaiman, Country Chair and Senior Vice-President Upstream, Shell Malaysia
- Johan Rozali-Wathooth, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Bintang Capital Partners Berhad
- Dr. Jayanthi Desan, Independent Board Director, Berjaya Assets Berhad
- Lim Yeong-Chuan, Country President, Honeywell
1030 – 1100
Coffee Break
1100 – 1230
Panel Session 4
Post Digital Transformation: Optimising Operations and Leveraging Data While Thriving on Innovation & Agility
- Tindaro Danze, President & Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Malaysia
- Kenneth Siow, Regional Director, Tencent Cloud Southeast Asia & General Manager (Singapore & Malaysia)
- Chari TVT, Independent Board Member & Chairman of The Board Governance & Risk Committee, UEM Sunrise Berhad
- Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer, Malakoff Corporation Berhad
1230 – 1400
Networking Luncheon
1400 – 1530
Panel Session 5
Global Dilemma Unraveled – Mastering Vital Trade and Export Challenges
- Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai, Executive Chairman and Founder, Top Glove Corporation Berhad
- Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Sow Chin Chuan, Executive Chairman, DPS Resources Berhad
- Tina Jamaluddin, Chief Country Representative, US-ASEAN Business Council
- Melissa Yap, Chief of Staff SEA Consulting RMD Office, Deloitte SEA Consulting
1530 – 1600
Coffee Break
1600 – 1730
Panel Session 6
Achieving Diversity and Inclusivity: Board and Talent
- Charles Brewer, Group Chief Executive Officer, Pos Malaysia Berhad
- Dato’ Ami Moris, Executive Chair, Cypark Resources Berhad and Former Chair of 30% Club
- Sunita Rajakumar, Chairperson, Dutch Lady Milk Industries & Chairperson and Director, Climate Governance Malaysia
- Simon Benjamin, President of Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM)
1730 – 1740
Summit Closing
Early Bird Savings RM 2,600 per pax