Xelia has always been in Malaysia’s funding ecosystem, starting her stint with Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (“MDV”), a 100% owned entity of the Ministry of Finance that provides technology-related project funding. During her time with MDV, she was instrumental in bringing in an international games development company to set up a world-class games development centre in Malaysia. She was also hired by Bank Simpanan Nasional (”BSN”)(Malaysia’s National Savings Bank) to manage an RM200m Creative Industry Fund.

Chye Neo currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Bursa Malaysia Berhad, Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad, Hong Leong Bank Berhad and KLCC Property Holdings Bhd. Prior to her appointment to the boards, she was Managing Director/CEO of IBM Malaysia and retired from IBM after 30 years of service.

Prakash is a highly passionate Meta NLP, BRMP, CIPD, Situational Leadership, Insights, DiSC, Hogan and Harrison certified HR professional with 10 years of global experience and international track record in 21 countries (Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa). A resourceful talent partner in reshaping organization leading towards global excellence in talent selection, development, retention and HR digitalization.

Alizakri Alias is the Chairman of Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad (MAVCAP) which is tasked by the Government to develop and add value to the VC ecosystem of Malaysia. Alizakri also sits on the board of notable public listed companies such as Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, IHH Healthcare Berhad and Bumi Armada Berhad as well as Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad.

Kulvech has been CEO of Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) since Dec. 2018. He is currently a member of the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s Sustainability Award Committee. Prior to that, He has led Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption (CAC) which is a private sector platform that addresses corruption issues in Thailand.

Charlie is currently an Independent Director and Chairman of the Governance Committee of Solar Philippines Corp, an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Life Savings Bank and a Director in HG Empire Corporation. Prior to this, he was the Chairman of MRC Allied, Inc. and was appointed by President Benigno S. Aquino III as President and CEO of PNOC Renewables Corporation, a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) mandated to develop renewable energy in the Philippines.

Endang Hoyaranda is the Director of Prodia Utama, holding company of Prodia Group, and also serves as Commissioner at the Group’s numerous affiliated companies. Besides her responsibilities at Prodia Group, she is actively engaged in various academic and associations’ activities such as lecturing at the Health Polytechnic in Jakarta and serving as Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific Federation for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine. She obtained both her bachelor degree in Pharmacy and certified pharmacist qualifications from the Bandung Institute of Technology.

Van joined PwC Vietnam in 1995 and became the firm’s General Director in 2011. She is actively involved in advising multinational corporations and Vietnamese companies on strategy, corporate restructuring, and other corporate governance matters. She works closely with the business community to promote good corporate governance standards and sustainable development. Ms. Van is a regular speaker at conferences held in Vietnam and other countries such as Denmark, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Thailand.

Vicky has been the Director of Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) since July 2013. Prior to that, she led global mining company Rio Tinto’s policy approach to transparency, human rights, and resource nationalism issues. She was Director of Global & Economic Issues and G8 sous-Sherpa for the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2011 and Head of the Southern Africa Department in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the U.K. Government between 2006 and 2007. Previously, she served as the U.K.

Nadiah has more than a decade of experience in consulting, corporate development, strategy, and communications. She is presently the Group Chief Executive Officer of TMC Life Sciences (TMCLS) and was appointed Executive Director of TMCLS since February 2019. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara and Group Chief Corporate Officer of TMCLS since June 2017. A Harvard College alumni, she actively serves as Vice-President of the Harvard Club of Malaysia and was nominated into the Forum of Young Global Leaders Class of 2020.