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Jason Goay Ngee Chiew

Chief Risk Officer
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad

Pei Si Lai

Group CEO
GXBank

Gautam Padmakar Puntambekar

Malaysia Country Executive
Bank of America

Kelferd Hor

Chartered IT Professional, Digital Banking Innovation
BCS

Shankar Krishnan

Chief Technology Officer
Boost Bank

Ashish Vohra

Executive Director, Head – Information Security Risk Officer
SC Ventures

Cian Simmonds

Head of Product and Design
GXBank

Mohd Azil Noor Salleh

Head, Data Architect & Analytics
SME Bank Malaysia

Kashif Ibad Khan

Executive Director & Head, Corporate & Investment Banking Technology Service Management & PIC
Standard Chartered

Bapu Shinde

Lead Cyber Security Cloud and Container Services
Standard Chartered Bank

Manpreet Singh

Senior Managing Director and Group Head, Customer Experience Management
CIMB

Ruban Bala

Head of Infrastructure and Application Security Risk
YTL – Sea Digital Bank

Duncan Tan

Product Head – Retail
CIMB

Tanvinder Singh

Director – Cyber Security
PwC

Monica Chee

Managing Director and Head of Transforming Customer Journey
CIMB

Je Hui Su

Director, Regulatory Reporting, Data and Risk Analytics
Deloitte

Kavinesswaran Karthigasan

APAC Regional Sales Director & Principal Consultant
Provenir

Ravi Kittane

Partner – Financial Services Consulting
EY Malaysia

Fazlan Abdullah

Acting Head, Pre-Emptive Technology & Services Division
CyberSecurity Malaysia

Prakash Arikrishnan

Director, Strategy, Risk & Transactions, Regulatory & Financial Risk, Global Treasury Advisory
Deloitte

Lavanyah Prabu

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
EY

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Lavanyah Prabu

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
EY

Lavanyah is a cybersecurity consultant with multidisciplinary experience spanning red teaming, blue teaming, manufacturing cybersecurity engineering, and governance, risk, and compliance. She has worked with global financial institutions and critical infrastructure clients to strengthen their cyber resilience through technical assessments, OT security reviews, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Currently serving in a Big Four consultancy, Lavanyah advises organizations on aligning with industry standards and regulatory frameworks such as NIST, COSO, ISO 27001 and Bank Negara Malaysia’s RMiT. Her approach integrates both strategic oversight and operational insight, delivering pragmatic solutions to complex cybersecurity challenges.

Lavanyah holds industry-recognized certifications including GIAC GFACT and GSEC and is pursuing an MBA with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence. She is also the founder of Lumashift, a coaching platform that empowers aspiring cybersecurity professionals through mentorship, training, and career development. Recognized for her advocacy in diversity and inclusion, Lavanyah is a frequent speaker at academic institutions and community events, championing the advancement of women in cybersecurity.

 

Prakash Arikrishnan

Director, Strategy, Risk & Transactions, Regulatory & Financial Risk, Global Treasury Advisory
Deloitte

Prakash Arikrishnan is a Director in Deloitte Southeast Asia’s Regulatory and Financial Risk practice, with over 20 years of experience advising investment banks, corporate treasuries, and ALM functions across the United Kingdom and Malaysia. He specialises in treasury transformation and financial risk management, with deep expertise in liquidity risk, cash flow forecasting, operating model design, and treasury technology.

Prakash also brings strong regulatory compliance credentials, having advised on internal control enhancements, SOX readiness, and governance frameworks for treasury and finance functions in both banks and corporates. He has led reviews of group treasury policies, financial risk frameworks, and control environments to align with regulatory expectations and global best practices.

He has delivered high-impact engagements across Southeast Asia, including the design of an in-house bank for Singapore’s Ministry of Health Holdings, a multi-phase treasury transformation for Malaysia’s largest utility company, and the development of FX and interest rate risk frameworks for Malaysia’s leading fund management and telecommunications firms. His international experience includes regulatory investigations, SOX implementations, and product control advisory for institutions such as Credit Suisse, Lloyds, RBS, and Morgan Stanley during his tenure with Deloitte UK.

With a unique blend of regulatory, risk, and treasury expertise, Prakash brings a strategic yet grounded perspective on how banks and fintechs can collaborate effectively, balancing innovation with compliance and institutional trust.

Kavinesswaran Karthigasan

APAC Regional Sales Director & Principal Consultant,
Provenir

Kavines is the Principal Consultant driving business-value propositions for Provenir across the APAC Region. With a decade of experience in credit risk management solutions in the financial services sector, Kavines has worked with major banks and lenders in Southeast Asia, assisting them in optimizing their business processes, automating their workflows, and complying with regulatory standards through the use of risk and decision management applications. 

Prior to joining Provenir, he spent nearly a decade as a key member of Experian’s Southeast Asia Decision Analytics group. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of positions, beginning as an implementation analyst, progressing to consultant, then pre-sales consultant, and finally customer success manager for the Southeast Asia region. He was born in Malaysia and graduated from Monash Australia. Kavines aims to help his clients achieve customer-level consistency, digital transformation, and data-driven decision making across their products and channels.

Ravi Kittane

Partner – Financial Services Consulting,
EY

Ravi Kittane has over 25 years of combined Financial Services Industry and Consulting experience leading successful business transformations. He specialises in Digital strategy execution, technology led transformation and has advised incumbents, digital challengers and fintechs. Ravi has built large multi-disciplinary teams and led large programs across the world working with leading Banks, Insurance companies and Asset Managers.

He was closely involved in the development of Digital Banks and in Malaysia working with multiple clients developing value propositions, building technology capabilities and achieving operational readiness and regulatory approval.

He has advised several financial institutions across ASEAN with their Digital Strategy, & Engineering, Technology Modernisation and Operating Model definition.

He is a passionate advocate for Diversity and Inclusion and writes and speaks at forums on financial inclusion, digitalization and impact of AI.

Monica Chee

Managing Director and Head of Transforming Customer Journey,
CIMB

Currently the Managing Director of the Transforming Customer Journey, Group Strategy at CIMB, Monica is managing teams of research, design, product, scrum, software engineering and DevOps in a do-it-all fashion. Monica has experiences of delivering first-in-market products in a test and learn approach, focusing on fintech across multiple Asian countries. 

In her different roles, she has built internal innovation teams from employee zero, setup digital banking services in a large scale startup, including spearheading product, growth and development work. The role is to bring CIMB to greater heights, digitizing customer journeys and transforming experiences using human-centered design thinking, product management, cloud/AI based engineering and innovation.

Bapu Shinde

Lead Cyber Security Cloud and Container Services
Standard Chartered Bank

A seasoned practitioner with 17+ years of comprehensive experience encompassing expertise in Cyber Security specialist, software solution architecture, design & development.

As a highly skilled and experienced Cloud and Container Security Practitioner, I have a proven track record of ensuring the utmost security assurance in cloud-native environments. My deep understanding of cloud and containerization technologies, coupled with cybersecurity best practices, enables to safeguard applications against emerging threats effectively.

Proficient in ensuring the security of both containerized and non-containerized applications while adhering to ICS Controls, industry standards, and established frameworks.

Skilled in containerization technologies, encompassing Podman, Docker, OCP, Kubernetes (K8S), EKS, and AKS, with handson expertise in enhancing the security of containerized applications. Proficient in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), to ensure strict adherence to regulatory mandates. Highly proficient in the creation and implementation of security policies, controls, and secure configurations to safeguard application/platform.

I am adept at identifying threats, orchestrating incident responses, and managing vulnerabilities within cloud and cloud-native environments.

An effective team collaborator with exceptional communication skills, I am capable of simplifying complex security concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences. Objective is to uphold the utmost standards of security assurance, fortify compliance and inspire trust through excellence

Kashif Ibad Khan

Executive Director & Head, Corporate & Investment Banking Technology Service Management & PIC
Standard Chartered

Kashif is a digital transformation techno-functionalist Banker.  His career in Banking spanning across 20 years, with Technology leadership roles in Consumer, Wealth Management, Corporate, Institutional and Investment Banking.

A published author and a technology researcher with research published in Technology and Management Journals. An avid technology and financial industry speaker on a mission to find use cases of emerging technologies to enhance financial services.

Mohd Azil Noor Salleh

Head, Data Architect & Analytics
SME Bank Malaysia

Mohd Azil Noor Salleh serves as the Head of Data Architecture & Analytics at SME Bank. Possessing a bachelor’s degree in industrial computing from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, he is also a Certified Data Science Professional accredited by John Hopkins University. With an extensive 17-year tenure in the data and analytics realm, his expertise spans across diverse sectors including Telecommunications, Public Services, and Finance.

He commenced his professional journey in 2006 at Telekom Malaysia, where he played a pivotal role in numerous analytics initiatives within the organization. These endeavours encompassed Contact Centre Analytics, Customer Lifecycle Analytics, Sales Lead Generation, and a plethora of others. Moreover, during his tenure in Telekom Malaysia, he also spearheaded several significant Big Data ventures for the Public Sector, assuming the role of lead consultant. His contributions extended across ministries, including the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Ministry of Communication and Multimedia.

Currently serving as the Head of Data Architecture and Analytics at SME Bank, he plays a pivotal role in the bank’s digital transformation initiatives. His direct involvement in these endeavours underscores his commitment to leveraging data-driven strategies for organizational advancement. Notably, he has been instrumental in the development of SME Bank’s digital platform, with a particular focus on enhancing analytics capabilities. Additionally, he has been integral in establishing robust business intelligence frameworks and implementing effective data governance strategies.

Furthermore, Mohd Azil Noor Salleh has spearheaded the development of analytical applications tailored for SMEs in Malaysia. These applications are designed to provide deep insights into the strengths, challenges, and growth opportunities of SMEs, thereby empowering entrepreneurs to make informed decisions. Through his efforts, he has contributed significantly to accelerating the growth trajectory of SMEs while simultaneously enabling SME Bank to optimize its decision-making processes.

Manpreet Singh

Senior Managing Director and Group Head, Customer Experience Management
CIMB

An award winning CX leader and CCXP, with a commendable track record of building and delivering Customer Experience solutions in both local and international markets. Her forte lies in developing and leading CX strategies, delivering UIUX and driving Digital Transformation programmes with P&L responsibility, in culturally diverse and complex environments.

Manpreet is the current head and pioneer of the Group Customer Experience function at CIMB Bank, wherein she has established a customer led culture anchored on treating customers fairly and delivered digital led transformational projects . She is responsible for optimizing customer journeys, curating superior experiences, driving continuous improvement and building sustainable measurement ecosystems to support business strategies. She has held various key leadership roles in Maybank, HSBC and ABN AMRO respectively.

She has an unwavering passion for Customer Experience which she brings to life with her “possibility thinker” attitude. Manpreet is also identified as one of the Top 10 Business Leader by CXO Outlook 2022 and is a member of the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA), represents Malaysia at the CXPA Regional Council and member of Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM).

Shankar Krishnan

Chief Technology Officer
Boost Bank

Shankar is the Chief Technology Officer at Boost Bank, the nation’s first homegrown digital bank with a pioneering embedded banking app.

He is a thought leader and a strategic technology executive with over 18 years of international leadership experience in various sectors across Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India. His experience spans across technology and information security leadership roles. He has worked closely with large-sized as well as start-up companies in advising and transforming the organisations’ roles in technology and cybersecurity.

In the past decade, Shankar has held various leadership roles in consulting, banking, and fintech. He was part of Boost Bank’s core team from strategy, design, and build to operationalising the digital bank.  Shankar embraces a multi-altitude leadership approach, shifting between taking a holistic view of business, performance, and strategy, combined with getting into the grains of detail to broaden understanding and intimacy with opportunities and challenges.

Shankar has been advising start-ups as pro bono since 2021. He is a start-up mentor under the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) National CoE for Cybersecurity Development & Entrepreneurship. He was empanelled as a council member in the APAC Cyber Defenders Council.  He was also formally inducted into CSO Security Council , in association with the CSO Hall of Fame, which is an invitation-only community programme for security leaders.

Shankar has received multiple accolades, including the ASIA CIO 100 and the Top CSOs in ASEAN for 3 consecutive years from the International Data Corporation (IDC).

Ashish Vohra

Executive Director, Head – Information Security Risk Officer    
SC Ventures

Ashish Vohra is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with 20 years of experience in protecting organizations from evolving threats. He has developed a deep understanding of the cyber landscape, from protecting critical assets to combating today’s sophisticated cyber-attacks. As the Executive Director in Standard Chartered Ventures (the innovation arm of Standard Chartered Bank), Ashish focuses on high-growth start-ups and FinTechs, helping numerous organizations navigate the complex intersection of cyber security, and rapid innovation. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing FinTechs, he crafts tailored security solutions, implements scalable frameworks, and delivers a pragmatic approach to ensure the integrity of financial systems and sensitive user data. With his experience spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and Americas working with Telcos, Financial Institutions, start-ups / FinTechs, etc. he is regarded as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and C-Suites alike, enabling secure growth and regulatory confidence in the face of cyber adversity.

Kelferd Hor

Kelferd Hor is a dynamic digital innovation leader with a proven track record of driving business growth and transformation. A UK-certified Chartered IT Professional (CITP) specializing in Portfolio, Programme & Project Management and an Australia Certified Professional (CP) in ICT Project Management, he also holds the Certified Generative AI Specialist (CGAI™) certification.

As Vice President in banking, he spearheads Conversational Banking (Chatbot, Live Chat & Generative AI) and Digital Wealth Management solutions. His contributions earned him the Global Retail Banking Innovations Award 2024 for Highly Acclaimed: Excellence in Digital Wealth Management.

Kelferd is also a speaker at Malaysia and Singapore conferences, sharing insights on AI, digital innovation, and marketing technology. He was recognized as a Top Leader in the Marketing Sector 2023 by MarTech Outlook. He holds a Professional MBA (Entrepreneurship) from UTM, where he received the Academic Excellence Award, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA). Passionate about knowledge sharing and mentoring, Kelferd contributes to the ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program and serves as an advisory board member for eTail Asia 2025.

Gautam Padmakar Puntambekar

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Bank of America Malaysia Berhad

Gautam Padmakar Puntambekar is the Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America Malaysia Berhad (“BAMB”) and has been a board member since October 2023. He is also a Director of Merrill Lynch Malaysian Advisory Sdn Bhd and the Principal Officer of Bank of America, National Association, Labuan Branch (BANA Labuan).

Mr. Gautam serves as Country Head, Malaysia, responsible for all of Bank of America’s businesses in Malaysia. Previously, he was the Chief Executive Officer- Bank of America N.A., Singapore and Managing Director Corporate Banking Subsidiaries, Asia Pacific, leading the CBK-S regional banking team in Singapore before relocated to Kuala Lumpur. He joined Bank of America in India in 2005 as Vice President Treasury Sales and thereafter promoted as Director, Corporate Banking Subsidiaries. He then moved to Singapore as Director, Corporate Banking Subsidiaries, South East Asia and subsequently appointed as Managing Director, Corporate Banking Subsidiaries, South East Asia. Prior to joining Bank of America, Mr. Gautam has worked in various positions on Trade, Credit, Forex and Leasing in India.

Mr. Gautam graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Mumbai and Master of Business Administration from University of Calcutta. He has a Diploma in Global Business from Said Business School, University of Oxford and Certificate in International Cash Management from The Association of Corporate Treasurers, United Kingdom. He was a Junior Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers.

Jason Goay Ngee Chiew

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad

Jason Goay brings over 30 years of financial industry experience to his current role as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad. He began his career at Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank Berhad (now AmInvestment Bank Berhad)  and Perwira Affin Merchant Bank Berhad (now Affin Investment Bank Berhad), working in factoring, corporate banking, and capital markets.

Jason spent 12 years at HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, enhancing their risk management framework through roles in financial analysis, corporate recovery, treasury credit risk, stress testing, and corporate credit approvals. Prior to his current position, he was with Danajamin Nasional Berhad for 11 years, first as Director of Risk Management and later as Chief Risk Officer.

Jason’s extensive background and proven track record underscore his dedication to maintaining the highest standards of risk management and compliance at Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad, supporting the bank’s strategic objectives.

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