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Secretary General
YBhg. Mr. Fabian Bigar was appointed as Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital on 24 June 2024. In this pivotal role, YBhg. Tuan Fabian Bigar is responsible for steering the formulation and the execution of Malaysia’s digital strategies and initiatives, overseeing the national digital transformation endeavours and liaising with a diverse array of stakeholders to propel the enhancement of the government’s digital offerings and infrastructure.
Prior to this appointment, YBhg. Mr. Fabian Bigar served as Chief Executive Officer of MyDIGITAL Corporation [previously known as Strategic Change Management Office (SCMO)], Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Department effective 19 April 2021. In this role, his mandate is to drive change management, ensure the successful delivery of the National Fourth Industrial Revolution Policy (N4IRP) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MDEB). Under the leadership of YBhg. Mr Fabian Bigar, MyDigital Corporation has served as the main secretariat of the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council (MED4IRN). Additionally, he headed the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR), a collaborative initiative between the Malaysian government and the World Economic Forum.
YBhg. Mr. Fabian Bigar’s career includes notable positions such as Undersecretary for Policy and International Relations at the Ministry of Health, Director of the Civil Service Delivery Unit in the Prime Minister’s Department, and Director of the National Key Economic Area (Healthcare), as well as the Director for National Key Results Area (Low Income Households) in the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU) under the Prime Minister’s Department. During his tenure at PEMANDU, he was also temporarily assigned to the Presidential Delivery Bureau in the Republic of Tanzania from August to December 2014.
YBhg. Mr. Fabian Bigar holds a Bachelor of Science from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA and a Master’s in Public Policy from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo.
Hailing from Kuching, Sarawak, he completed his early education at St Joseph’s School, Kuching, and Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Hj. Bujang, Miri.
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Partner, Managing Director China
Antoine has 24 years of professional experience, almost all of it is gained in Asia. He has been working in the recruitment advisory sector since 2005. Antoine is the Managing Director of Lincoln in China and is based in Shanghai. Lincoln is an international talent management consulting firm which offers expertise in Executive Search, Executive Interim Management and Leadership Advisory services.
Headquartered in Paris, Lincoln supports talents globally through 13 offices across Europe and Asia.
Antoine leads a team of Talent Agents who each specializes in a specific sector and/or function. Antoine specializes in the execution of senior mandates for the finance functions across commerce and industry.
Antoine enjoys and is proud of: a. being the agent of great talents, b. advising his clients, and c. hiring and developing teams of highly inquisitive, caring and driven Talent Agents.
Antoine holds an Engineering Degree as well as a Master’s in Management.
Aside from work, Antoine enjoys travelling—off the beaten track ideally—, playing tennis and family time.
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Managing Director, Head of Strategy
Ben Cavender brings 20 years of experience in strategy and operations consulting as Head of Strategy at the China Market Research Group. His work emphasizes helping companies fundraise, scale, and internationalize their business, and in conducting commercial and project due diligence on behalf of hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity.
Ben is also the founder of Cloud Mountain Group, a digital commerce business that provides turnkey operational support to retail brands selling online on major global platforms including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Tmall, JD.com, and Mercado Livre, with a combined GMV in 2024 of USD 650 million.
He is an active angel investor and board member and advises startups in renewable energy, ag-tech, biotech, e-commerce, new media, travel, and healthcare.
He is also a frequent speaker internationally and in China on a variety of topics including innovation, economic and government policy, consumer trends and retail trends, and is frequently quoted or interviewed by business news including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times, Economist, Forbes, Business Insider, BBC, CNN, and Channel News Asia.
He holds degrees from Cornell University, Columbia University, and London Business School.
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Director,
Jeff C.K. Hou is a professional with expertise in sociology, social work, and technology management. He specializes in ESG sustainable development, SDGs innovation, and social impact assessment. Since 2014, he has been a key member of KPMG's social impact and sustainable innovation services, leveraging business strategies to address environmental and social challenges. Jeff's work spans profit and non-profit sectors, guiding stakeholders including governments, businesses, and social enterprises. He has supported various industries—retail, technology, finance, energy, agriculture, education, and social welfare—in developing social impact and sustainable innovation strategies. He also assisted in the establishment of Taiwan's first public trust for impact investment in social enterprises (SERT) and holds several volunteer positions in NPOs, promoting social impact and sustainable innovation in Taiwan.
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Managing Director, OK Biotech Singapore Subsidiary
Jerry Fang is a seasoned business leader with more than 16 years of experience in the medical device industry, currently serving multiple leadership roles within OKB, an IPO publicly stock listed medical device manufacturer headquartered in Taiwan. He earned his Business Master’s Degree from Long Island University of New York State in 2000, building a strong analytical and global foundation that would later shape his career across multiple international markets.
Jerry joined OKB, where he began as a Sales Manager. His commercial insight, strong execution capability, and ability to align teams around strategic objectives quickly set him apart. Within two years, he was promoted to Special Assistant to the Chairman, taking the l ead on mission critical projects and supporting major internal and external initiatives tied to the company’s advancement.
In 2017, a milestone year for OKB as the company prepared for and completed its IPO public stock listing in December Jerry took on th e additional role of Corporate Spokesperson for few years. He represented the organization to media, investors, and industry stakeholders, reinforcing OKB’s credibility and strengthening its communications infrastructure during its transition into a public ly traded company.
In 2021, Jerry was appointed Managing Director of OKB’s Singapore subsidiary, marking a significant step in the company’s regional expansion. Under his leadership, the Singapore office has become a strategic hub for Asia, New Zealand an d Australia, driving new partnerships, accelerating regional sales growth, and elevating OKB’s international presence through cross cultural leadership.
Today, Jerry also serves as the Head of Sales for OKB’s global organization. His areas of expertise include overseas business development, revenue performance growth, and corporate management. Known for his strategic perspective and results driven leadership style, Jerry remains focused on building high performing teams, scaling global operations, and advancing OKB’s long term, sustainable strategic direction.
His leadership philosophy is anchored in a simple yet powerful motto that guides both his work and decision making: “Fear Nothing”.
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Director and Co-Founder
Mr. van Brenkelen is a business professional and board member with 30 years of experience in quality assurance, supply chain, sustainability, Risk management and innovation, having worked for various testing, inspection, certification and assurance companies (TIC). He is acting as a director for EQOLOGIC Ltd, Foria (HK) Ltd. and FirstCapital Advisers, as advisory board member for IASE (International Association for Sustainable Economy) and as an advisor to the Institute of China studies for its ESG and sustainability related curriculum. Past President (’18-’19) and Board member (Foundation Chair “14-’17)) of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong South, a charity NGO he joined in 2011.
Sustainability and board involvement drive the ESG agenda for firms with differences amongst jurisdictions, especially led by risk management and brand protection questions raised by boards due to increased litigation cases around corporate governance (CG), green house gasses (GHG), diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) and cybersecurity/artificial intelligence (AI). An area Mr. van Brenkelen further specialized in and a valuable expansion of his long-term TIC/QA expertise.
Mr. van Brenkelen has been instrumental in developing global supply chain solutions and methodologies for agri-food complexes, Green House gasses, carbon reduction & carbon offsets, governmental departments and corporates. Implementing social and labour related aspects for institutes, brands and retail since 1998. And building supply chain solutions in geopolitical or regulatory demanding environments providing for chain-of-custody/traceability for data and raw materials origins covering up- and downstream nodes as requested by e.g. governing/statutory bodies
He holds a degree in Agricultural Science (BASc) from Aeres Universities of Applied Sciences (NL), Agronomy (MSc) from Wageningen Agricultural University (NL), an MABR in Business Research from SBS (Zurich-CH), a postgraduate master PgDIP (Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma) and DipCD from the Hong Kong Institute of Directors. Obtained the ISB® designations for Level 1 (advisor) and Level 2 (Specialist), the Sustainability & ESG Designation (GCB.D) and Certification for Business Leaders from Competent Boards (GCB.D), holds the prestigious Certificate and Designation in Risk Governance® from DCROI, is an ESRS compliant (4.0 & 4.1) Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA®) with EFFAS and is a Certified Board Chair™ with the Advisory Board Center. And currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (‘26/’27), based on a research approval for a corporate governance topic: “Corporate Governance of a Firms Human & Structured Capital: Influencing a Firms Innovation Strategy.”
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Senior Advisor
Sarjit Singh is a Senior Advisor at Deloitte Southeast Asia and the Leader of Deloitte Learning Solutions. He leads a team of experts in conceptualizing and delivering programs in financial reporting, corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, sustainability, artificial intelligence, board readiness, and leadership. With over 30 years of experience in accounting and finance, Singh has held various leadership roles, including CEO Singapore of InCorp Global, Chairman and Senior Partner of Kreston ACA, CFO of Aviva Asia, and CFO of AIA Singapore. He has extensive experience in assurance and advisory, having spent 16 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers. He also serves as a member of the Advocacy Committee of The Institute of Internal Auditors Singapore, and a member of the Investigations and Disciplinary Panel at the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.
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CEO & Founder of
Stephane Monsallier is a renowned AI expert and keynote speaker who does not believe AI will replace you. Instead, he is committed to empowering knowledge workers with advanced AI tools. He began coding at age 10 and later earned a master’s degree in AI from CentraleSupelec. After a decade in Financial IT, he founded System in Motion in Shanghai in 2004, aiming to modernize corporate Information Systems.
Stephane is deeply involved in Shanghai's entrepreneurial scene, mentoring tech startups and contributing to La French Tech Shanghai. He focuses on Generative AI, offering real-world insights and forward-thinking strategies. His expertise and passion make him a sought-after speaker, mentor, and advisor in the technology sector.
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Director & Global Chief Commercial and Technology Officer,
Steven is a technology executive and board member who is passionate about bringing people, data and governance together to achieve tangible outcomes. He has over 20 years' experience working in many roles, including Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Strategy & Consulting, Enterprise Architect, Consultant, and Coach across a variety of industries. Steve has extensive experience in working with the executive suite to simplify and align security, data and technology with strategic directives.
Steven is currently the Chief Commercial Officer (formally Chief Technology Officer) for a leading boutique digital transformation firm headquartered in Singapore, and offices in Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Dubai.
Prior to his current role, Steven was the Chief Operating Officer for a leading cloud transformation organisation assisting the executive leadership of South Africa’s financial services industry navigate their cloud transformation journeys and preparing them for the cyber threat landscape.
Historically, Steven led the architectural design and adoption of a go-to-market framework across a global Telco organisation on behalf of the global services CEO. He also designed and implemented a digital transformation programme for executive management at a top 10 global logistics organisation on Enterprise Architecture, agile ways of working, cyber resilience, DevOps, Cloud migration, and Process Optimisation. Apart from that, he developed and delivered the eHealth strategy for the Ghana health ministry, including the cross-boarder engagement and cyber protection and produced the executive Cyber report for the Chairman of the Bankers Association of Philippines and CEO of Philippine largest Bank.
Steven is also an established board level facilitator and thought leader with partnerships and publications with the likes of Singapore Institute of Directors, Asia Tech Singapore, South African Chamber of Commerce, Della Leaders Club and many others
Steven has held executive leadership delivery and coaching positions, and helped grow businesses across Africa, the UK, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Steven holds the Togaf 9 Enterprise Architect qualification and is Certified Trainer (ExecuTrain). He has a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from University Pretoria and BSc in Computer Science from Rhodes University.
As ICDM Facilitator, Steven has conducted various Cybersecurity & Technology Risk programmes for companies from different industries. He has received positive feedback on his engagement and delivery style and most importantly, his ability to address participants’ concerns from a board director’s lens.
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CEO
Bobby is acknowledged as one of Top 20 Global Leaders for “Future of Work” and “Business Strategy” by Thinkers 360; one of the Top 25 “Globalization Powerhouse Leaders” by Globalization Today; and one of Top 50 Global Leaders for “Digital Disruption” by Thinkers 360.
He is the Founder of Regenerative Futures (formerly Matryzel Consulting), an independent advisory firm focused on global sourcing, M&A, carbon management & circular economy practices. It is acknowledged as one of the World’s “Best of the Best Outsourcing Advisory Firms”, and one of top 20 best outsourcing advisory firms for four years (2013, 2014, 2015, 2019). He brings with him over two decades of experience in consulting and management across Technology, Business Services and building global businesses. He advises federal governments across North & South America, Middle East/ North Africa, Asia-Pacific and Australia on ICT sector development with emphasis on policy transformation, and industry-government partnerships aimed at creating domestic resilience through increasing productive (and inclusive) faculties of technology entrepreneurs. Bobby also advises Fortune 500 customer organizations and emerging market entrepreneurs on strategy, growth, sourcing, expansions, mergers & acquisitions, and inter-party trust ecosystems.
He holds fiduciary responsibilities as a Board Member for IAOP (a New York hq’d Standards setting organization for the sourcing industry), and the Global Sourcing Council (a New York hq’d entity focused on the UN SDGs and sustainable sourcing). He is an Exco Member of Malaysia-Australia Business Council (a KL-hq’d entity focused on cross-border collaboration and enabling trade). Further, he is Co-Founder of a new-age blockchain based technology company called ThynkBlynk (a US hq’d IT firm focused on building heterogeneous inter-party trust).
Bobby is closely involved in developing and enhancing two global business standards for adoption and deployment by corporations worldwide: (a) Outsourcing Professional Standards (OPS) owned and evangelized by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (www.IAOP.org); and (b) Impact Sourcing Standards owned and evangelized by the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (www.GISC.bsr.org).
He is an avid author of various knowledge papers in both print and electronic media across global publications. Further, he has authored a book titled “Humanomics – Making Sense of Socio-economic Impacts of Global Sourcing”, published by Penguin Random House. Bobby is also frequently quoted in global media – Economist, fDI, Outsourcing Gazette, CIO Asia, CIO Africa, ZD Net, ICT Media BV, Silicon India, The Outsource, Professional Outsourcing, Pulse, MABC Byline, APAC CIO et al. Bobby is a recipient of many awards: Top 20 Thought Leaders in Future of Work, Digital Disruption and Business Strategy (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2924 by Thinkers 360); Excellence in Leadership & Outsourcing (2016, 2015 and 2014, by Asia Outsourcing Congress, India); Golden Globe Tiger Awards for Leadership & Outsourcing (2015, by World CSR Day, APAC); Top 25 Globalization Powerhouse Leaders (2011, by Globalization Today, USA); Member of the Year (2012, by IAOP, USA).
Bobby holds a Diploma in Sustainable Development from Columbia University, USA; and two Masters Degrees (one each in Solid State Physics and Management) from Berhampur University, India. He is one of the world’s first Certified Outsourcing Professionals (COP), a certified Core Banking Professional (HSBC) and an ISO 9000 and CMMi Quality Systems Auditor. Bobby has lived and worked in India, UK, USA, Brazil, UAE and Malaysia. In his spare time, he actively pursues his passion – scuba diving. He has attained several diving related qualifications across the recreational and technical diving spectrum and is currently an open circuit trimix deep exploration diver. He splits his time between Newark, DE, USA and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with his wife and two sons.
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Business Development Director
Jay Te is the Business Development Director of Webby Group, a leading bespoke software development company that specializes in Custom Software Development, EV charging management solutions, AI-powered innovations, and smart farm technology.
Jay has consistently driven digital transformation initiatives across various sectors, helping businesses streamline operations, enhance user engagement, and improve overall efficiency. His expertise in full-stack development, combined with a strategic approach to problem-solving, has enabled Webby Group to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.
Webby Group leverages partnerships with Tencent Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, GCP, AWS and Microsoft Azure to provide AI solutions, cloud integration, and infrastructure optimization. Jay is deeply committed to fostering innovation and helping organizations unlock new opportunities through technology-driven solutions that are both reliable and forward-thinking.
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The session will discuss and address the strategic shift from merely augmenting human tasks to creating a new operational paradigm where AI agents and human teams work in a symbiotic relationship to drive unprecedented efficiency and innovation.
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CEO & Founder,
System In Motion
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The session will explore how intelligent systems (AI) are being deployed to enhance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance across the Digital Silk Road. We will discuss the role of AI in Optimizing Sustainable Logistics, Enhancing Social Governance and Facilitating Green Finance.
SPEAKER:
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Director & Co-Founder,
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This session will highlight how AI is bridging the gap for the millions of unbanked and underbanked individuals across the Asia-Pacific region. It will showcase how innovative fintech companies and traditional banks are leveraging AI-powered credit scoring, personalized micro-lending, and mobile-first banking solutions to expand financial access in developing markets.
MODERATOR:
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Partner, Managing Director China, Lincoln
PANELISTS:
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Managing Director, Head Of Strategy, China Market Research Group
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Senior Advisor, Deloitte & Touche Llp
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SPEAKER:
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Managing Director, OK Biotech Singapore Subsidiary
Head of Sales, OK Biotech Taiwan Headquarters
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As intelligent systems permeate every aspect of business and society, governance, security, and data integrity have become central to achieving sustainable outcomes. This session will explore how organizations can align technology strategies with board-level priorities, balance innovation with cyber resilience, and ensure that intelligent transformation creates long-term value.
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Director & Global Chief Commercial Officer,
Alumni Services
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This session will discuss how AI is a crucial tool for achieving sustainable development goals in Asia. It will explore real-world applications of intelligent systems, from optimizing energy grids and resource management to mitigating the effects of climate change.
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Jeff Hou
Director,
KPMG in Taiwan
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