Alex is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in HR, marketing, customer service, and operations across tech, e-commerce, aviation, and more. Passionate about brand building, people development, tech adoption, and change management, he has also led significant Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, fostering inclusive workplaces that empower diverse talent. Alex holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional Life Coaching from Singapore University of Social Sciences, an MBA from Quantic University, and a Bachelors of Business (1st Class Honours) from Nanyang Technological University. A recognized IHRP professional and practicing life coach, Alex currently serves as Chief People Officer at an e-commerce martech company, overseeing Southeast Asia. He is committed to personal growth, character resilience, and driving societal change through DEI leadership, coaching, and counseling.
Adeline Tiah is an accomplished marketer with more than 20 years' of experience across top banks, telcos and startups. She is passionate about building brands and high-performance teams. A certified practitioner in human-centered design thinking, Adeline facilitates design thinking workshops at work and in universities. She is currently an adjunct lecturer at a local university, teaching a module on digital and social media marketing. Adeline also partners with high-growth startups to help them identify strategic blind spots, create their value propositions, and develop their go-to-market strategies in the VUCA world. She is also an International Coaching Federation-certified executive coach with more than 250 hours of coaching experience. Adeline exemplifies the reinvent mindset - always keeping abreast of emerging trends, finding opportunities for growth, and building her network and multi-disciplinary skills.
Serene Seng is an international speaker, coach, and expert in the future of work and enterprise transformation with extensive knowledge in the areas of organisational development, human resource, business strategy, and tech within the banking, media, accounting, and technology sectors globally. She is a renowned business transformation expert, with particular focus on cultural and digital transformation, having accumulated over 20 years' business strategy, management, and human capital experience in leadership, consulting, and coaching capacities with leading brands around the world. With over a decade's experience in people development, Serene is also a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, having over 1000 hours of coaching experience, and a Certified Practicing Management Consultant, helping hundreds of companies, both big and small.
Laurence's wealth of industry knowledge and exceptional business acumen have made him a highly sought-after expert in the field of organization development. Over his 25-year career, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to driving strategic management, optimizing business processes, fostering team integration, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Laurence's expertise extends to facilitating constructive dialogue sessions that have yielded innovative solutions for various business units. Furthermore, Laurence possesses a notable proficiency in business presentation skills. His ability to effectively convey complex ideas and strategies in a clear and engaging manner is a valuable asset for professionals seeking to enhance their communication and presentation abilities. Whether delivering key insights to executives, training staff, or collaborating on projects, Laurence's expertise in business presentation skills ensures that the message is not only heard but also understood and embraced, contributing to the success of the organization and its workforce.
With 3 decades in Management Consulting, Taranjeet is highly recognized in business-organizational transformation, performance improvement, value creation and realization and employee engagement. He has had senior leadership experiences in Malaysia, Asia Pacific and Central Asia. He commenced his career at the then PriceWaterhouse in Corporate Finance and Restructuring Practice followed by the lead role in Talent Management within SEA at Hewitt Associates. Presently, Taranjeet is the CEO of Quantum Steppe Advisory, a boutique Management Consulting Firm focussing on Human Capital Management, in SEA. His work ranges from supporting organisations in their valuation/journey, executive coaching of senior leadership team, bank restructuring, assessment of talent and the institutionalization of a values driven high performing work culture across a global MNC. Taranjeet is a credentialed member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia and has obtained the highest accolade within the coaching world - Master Credentialed Coach (MCC) with International Coaching Federation, US.
Michele Lum is a Newfield Certified Coachä (NCC), Professional Certified Coachä (PCC), National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coachä (NBC-HWC), and Certified Positive Intelligence® Coach (CPQC). A passionate C-suite executive, leadership, and health & wellness coach, Michele supports leaders and future leaders in areas such as leadership development and communications. With over 22 years in strategic marketing and public relations across Southeast Asia and the USA, Michele's corporate experience includes roles at Shandwick International, Edelman, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Accenture, Fujitsu, and PETRONAS. An award-winning marketer, she has been honored with the “Top 50 Most Talented CMOs” Award and the “Woman Super Achiever” Award. Michele holds two MBAs from the University of Singapore and UCLA, an MA in Journalism from Regent University, and a BSc in Mass Communications and Dance from James Madison University.
Aaron Sarma is an accomplished entrepreneur with expertise in technology, digital media, and retail. In 2015, he founded Touristly (later rebranded as Vidi), which was successfully acquired by AirAsia in 2017. During his tenure, he held diverse roles, including COO of AirAsia.com and contributing to the development of travel3Sixty and BigLife. In 2019, he joined the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation as a consultant, focusing on national strategy papers. Presently, he serves as General Partner at ScaleUp Malaysia, a renowned accelerator dedicated to empowering startups to achieve exponential growth. Additionally, in 2020, he co-founded Remote Ventures, a venture builder that supports early-stage entrepreneurs through technology assistance and seed funding. He has spoken for multiple retail brand launches and his drive and contribution in technology has led him to speak on more topics such as application of AI in businesses.
Dr Daniele Gambero, Italian expatriate who has been in Malaysia since 1998, is a prominent entrepreneur and investor in property and PropTech. As Group CEO and co-founder of REI Group, Propenomy.com, Athena SmartCities, Aivot, and anybodyAHOME, he has pioneered affordable housing solutions through digital transformation and innovative financing. His work includes significant partnerships with thinktank and government agencies, addressing urban challenges with his Propenomy model. He advocates for property ecosystem improvements aligned with SDG-2030 and ESG guidelines. His commitment extends to urban sustainability goals such as affordable education, gender equality, clean energy, innovation, and inclusive & sustainable cities. An influential figure in the global PropTech, Daniele is a sought-after mentor for startups and students, a bestselling author of Malaysian Propenomy, and an influential international speaker. His contributions have earned him multiple awards and recognition as Sustainability, Property and PropTech expert.
Atanu Das is a focused Project Manager and Delivery Manager with a proven track record of cost-effective engineering project delivery. With extensive experience as a Subject Matter Expert consultant for turbomachinery, including compressors, pumps, and turbines, Atanu brings a wealth of technical knowledge to his projects. Additionally, he is a certified coach specializing in Project Management for leadership development and change management. His expertise ensures the seamless execution of engineering projects while fostering leadership growth and effective change within organizations.
LM Khim is an energetic transformation change catalyst with extensive experience working with renowned Fortune 500 corporations at both local and global levels, delivering measurable impact. Known for leading cross-functional teams across multiple sites, LM excels in translating enterprise strategies into tactical plans and driving execution to achieve tangible benefits. As a thought partner and coach for C-level leaders and associates, LM has a proven ability to foster employee engagement, efficiency gains, business savings, and new habit formation. With expertise in enterprise lean transformation, organizational development, sales and business process transformation, and executive coaching, LM brings a wealth of knowledge to every project. With industry experience in FMCG, life insurance, manufacturing, logistics, oil and gas, and government-linked corporations, LM Khim is a trusted leader in driving organizational culture change and managing successful transformations.
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