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Programme Outline
Southeast Asia stands at a critical crossroads. Home to 700 million people and a $4 trillion economy, the region has sustained peace despite immense diversity. By all measures, it should already be central to global consciousness, yet it remains at the margins.
Through multidisciplinary conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners, this Power Talk will explore the forces shaping Southeast Asia’s trajectory: education, leadership, economic strategy, sustainability and its place in the geopolitical order.
Speaker
Emelia Matrahah is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), as well as a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, ICDM, and LeadWomen. She holds a Master’s in Business & Accounting from the University of Aberdeen and a BBA (Hons) from IIUM.
Programme Overview
Stepping into a board role requires more than experience—it demands strategic preparation, sharp insight, and a strong understanding of how the boardroom operates. This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the board nomination and interview process, plus what to expect at your first board meeting.
Conducted as a panel discussion with experienced Board Directors who helm Board Nomination Committees, the session is practical and interactive, with opportunities for deeper engagement with panellists.