Professor Dr. Ken Koyama
INSTITUTE OF ENERGY ECONOMICS, JAPAN (IEEJ)
Dr. Ken KOYAMA is Chief Economist and Senior Managing Director at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ). He also takes a position of Visiting Professor at Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo and Adjunct Professor at Institute of Innovative Research at Tokyo Institute of Technology.
He was awarded the degree of: (1) B.A. in Economics in 1982 from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan; (2) M.A. in Economics in 1986 from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan; and (3) PhD in 2001 from University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland. His specialized field of research is: energy security and geopolitics of energy; and analysis for global energy market and policy issues with emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.
He has served as a member of energy policy related advisory councils and committees of Japanese government in many occasions. He also plays a role as: Member of the OPEC Energy Review Editorial Board, Visiting Senior Fellow at Institute for International Economic Studies, Board of Director at the Japan Electric Power Exchange and member of International Advisory Board of Rapidan Group.
He was awarded the BrandLaureate’s “Brand Personality Award 2016”, the 43th “Energy Forum Award” in 2023 and “Kashiwagi Takao GXI Award” in 2023. He was also awarded the OPEC Award for Research in July 2023.
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SITI SAFINAH BINTI SALLEH
CEO
ENERGY COMMISSION (SURUHANJAYA TENAGA)
Siti Safinah binti Salleh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Multimedia University Malaysia. She later earned a Master of Business from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, followed by a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University, United States.
She began her career in the telecommunications and digital economy sectors, having served at Telekom Malaysia Group and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). She later joined Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, where she held various leadership roles in the Governance, Risk and Compliance Division as well as in strategic planning and portfolio management. Her portfolio included the implementation of sustainable investing practices and engagement with global institutional investors, regulators, and sovereign funds. She was also a board member of VCAP Asset Managers.
In February 2021, she was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of MyPOWER Corporation, a special-purpose agency under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (now PETRA). At MyPOWER, she led the coordination and implementation of power supply industry reform initiatives in Malaysia.
She was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga) effective 19 February 2025.
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Greg Jackson CBE
OCTOPUS ENERGY
Greg Jackson CBE is the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group, the UK’s largest energy supplier and a global energy and technology company that’s driving the affordable, green energy system of the future.
Octopus is innovating relentlessly to make energy better for consumers and the planet. It now serves 11 million customers globally, including 7.8 million in the UK, and runs rapidly expanding retail operations across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan, further fueling international growth.
Operating across 27 countries, the Group manages a £7 billion renewables portfolio and leads thriving businesses in EV leasing, heat pumps, and solar. It has attracted over $3 billion worth of funding from international energy companies, large pension funds and global investors.
Greg is a thought leader on innovation and energy and a serial tech unicorn founder – a rare feat among British entrepreneurs. He has built two tech giants – Octopus Energy and Kraken – which are both valued at billions of dollars. He built and sold a number of successful businesses before starting Octopus and is an angel investor in a wide range of start-ups.
In 2024, Greg was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders. He was appointed a Non-Executive Member of the Cabinet Office Board in 2025.
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Asdirhyme Abdul Rasib
MyPOWER CORPORATION
Mr. Asdirhyme Abdul Rasib is the Chief Executive Officer of MyPOWER Corporation, a special-purpose agency established under the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) to drive reforms in Peninsular Malaysia’s electricity supply industry. In November 2024, MyPOWER was also designated as Malaysia’s Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO) and tasked with coordinating the exploration of nuclear energy for electricity generation.
Prior to his appointment at MyPOWER, Mr. Asdirhyme served as Under Secretary of Sustainable Energy in PETRA from 2018 to 2025, overseeing the national sustainable energy portfolio. In this role, he was responsible for drafting policies and shaping the direction of sustainable energy development, particularly for renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. With nearly 30 years of experience in public service across multiple ministries such as Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water, Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Ministers Department, and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment.
Mr. Asdirhyme holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Science from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a Masters’ in Science & Technology and Research & Development Management from Universiti Malaya.
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Christofer Mowry
TYPE ONE ENERGY
Chris joined Type One Energy as CEO with over 30 years of global business leadership experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including clean energy technologies, power generation, oil & gas, automation and process industries. Previously, he served as CEO of General Fusion, a Canadian-based company deploying a large-scale fusion demonstration facility in the UK. He was also the Founder and CEO of Generation mPower, a company formed to develop and commercialize nuclear fission technology.
Chris has led numerous exceptional businesses including B&W Nuclear Energy, a division of The Babcock & Wilcox Company and WSI, a private equity-backed services and manufacturing company serving the global energy and petrochemical industries. After starting his career with the Philadelphia Electric Company and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Chris spent 10 years with GE Energy in various management roles, including President of GE Reuter-Stokes and General Manager of GE Hydro. Chris currently serves as Chairman of the global Fusion Industry Association (FIA). He earned degrees in Engineering and Astronomy from Swarthmore College and a MS in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University.
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Nurlin Mohd Salleh
Managing Director & Partner, Head
BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG)
Nurlin Mohd Salleh is the Head of BCG Malaysia and a core member of the Public Sector practice at Boston Consulting Group, where she leads the practice in Malaysia. She sits on the Board of ASNB, and has deep experience working with large corporations and governments across Southeast Asia.
She has worked with multiple governments and government ministries on economic policies including on FDI, sovereign wealth funds, and economic stimulus packages. She has also worked with these clients on digital strategy and roadmap, COVID-19 budgeting, and social progress assessment.
She helped develop the 2050 vision for Malaysia, assessed and recommended on sustainability of a public national higher education fund, and supported the development of a new economic policy for a ministry in SEA. Her recent work includes shaping Malaysia’s New Investment Policy, Green Investment Strategy, and the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
Before she joined the firm, Nurlin was a Market Planner at Procter & Gamble in London. She holds a BA and MEng in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Cambridge.
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Dave Carlson
THE LANTAU GROUP
Dave is an experienced energy market operator, designer and change manager with a track record spanning South East Asia, Southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
He is a Director and Senior Advisor for the Lantau Group (TLG). Prior to this he was a Senior Vice President at SGX, responsible for new initiatives in the gas and power sectors and served for 10 years as the CEO of the Energy Market Company, EMC, the national electricity market operator for Singapore.
Dave has served on and chaired many industry and governance panels to further liberalise energy markets including market rules evolution, the implementation of retail contestability, developing gas trading and introducing electricity derivative products.
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Didier Wiot
CEO
ELIA GRID INTERNATIONAL
Didier Wiot is the Chief Executive Officer of Elia Grid International (EGI). With over two decades of leadership in the power transmission and distribution industry, Didier brings deep expertise in power system engineering, asset management, strategic advisory, and the development of innovative transmission infrastructure, including long-distance multi-terminal HVDC and offshore grids.
Throughout his career, he has held diverse technical and managerial roles — from Subject Matter Expert to Senior Manager — with leading energy companies such as Siemens, Electrabel, and Elia. His international experience spans Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, where he has collaborated with global partners to forge strategic alliances and drive sustainable growth initiatives across markets.
Before joining EGI, Didier served as Head of Technical Governance & Expertise at Elia System Operator (the Belgian TSO and part of the Elia Group). In this role, he led the lifecycle management of transmission assets and oversaw the development of key national infrastructure projects.
Didier holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and an Executive Master in General Management and Business Administration. He is an active member of the IEEE and CIGRE communities and serves on several advisory boards within the energy sector.
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Dr. Aznan Ezraie Ariffin
Chief Strategy Officer
TNB RESEARCH SDN BHD (TNBR)
Aznan Ezraie Ariffin, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering PhD holder from University of Manchester, was the acting Managing Director and currently the Chief Strategy Officer at TNB Research, and the Head of the Smart City Technology Pillar in TNB. In these pivotal roles, he oversees R&D strategy, technology, commercialisation, international collaboration, and the integration of smart technology into urban development.
Aznan completed his BEng from Imperial College, London, selected MBA programs at University of Melbourne, and served as an exchange researcher at the University of California, Berkeley.
His comprehensive 26-year experience in Tenaga Nasional spans various departments, including planning, operations, research, and international business. Significant roles include his secondment as Vice President (Investments) at Khazanah Nasional’s Investment Division, serving as Special Officer (Technical) to the CEO of TNB, and being part of the pioneering team developing the Malaysian Grid Code with Suruhanjaya Tenaga.
His tenure in the Energy/Electricity sector involves crucial projects like the Grid-wide Blackout Investigation, Incentive Based Regulation trial, and developing renewable energy businesses in Tenaga Nasional. Aznan has shared his expertise through public lectures, academic talks, and peer-reviewed papers at conferences like IEEE, CIGRE, CEPSI, and IEM.
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Dr. Subbu Sethuvenkatraman
Research Leader
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION (CSIRO), AUSTRALIA
Dr. Subbu Sethuvenkatraman is a senior clean energy research leader with more than 25 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of energy systems, digitalisation, and decarbonisation. He is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, where he leads research initiatives focused on decarbonising the built environment and enabling consumer-side energy resources to deliver grid-scale services. He led development of a digital infrastructure for delivering energy flexibility and energy savings from buildings.
Subbu plays an active international leadership role as a subtask lead for the International Energy Agency (IEA) programme on grid-integrated control of buildings, coordinating work related to interoperability of flexible resources. He is an Honorary Professor at the University of Wollongong (Australia) and serves on editorial board for international journals. Subbu works closely with industry and government partners to translate research into deployable solutions and policy-relevant outcomes.
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Jamie Khoo
CEO
DayOne DATA CENTRES
Jamie has been CEO since March 2024, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in finance, systems implementation, treasury and investments, including 11 years at ST Telemedia. She was named to Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2025 list, which recognizes 20 outstanding female leaders shaping the business landscape across the Asia-Pacific region, and most recently in Forbes Australia 50 Over 50 Global 2026 list.
Prior to joining ST Telemedia, she worked for ABB (China) Holdings Limited from 1994 to 1996, Ernst & Young (Singapore) in 1994 and Baker Hughes (Singapore) from 1989 to 1993, mainly in finance and consulting roles. Jamie graduated from the National University of Singapore with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and an MBA from the University of Hull. She is a fellow member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors.
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Jim Madej
President and CEO
TRILLIANT NETWORKS
Jim Madej joined Trilliant Networks, Inc. on July 15, 2024, as President. On Feb 10, he officially became President and CEO. The depth and breadth of Jim’s background across the global energy industry brings his vision, business transformation and growth expertise, and commitment to sustainability to the Trilliant team. Prior to joining Trilliant, Jim was CCO for Viridi Parente for two years, where he led the expansion of the energy battery storage technology company focusing on operations, growth, and the leadership structure evolution.
As CEO of Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group, 2020-2022, he led a team focused on driving energy efficiency program adoption, product distribution and distribution among utilities and other market participants through his expertise and passion for customers.
Before joining Franklin, Jim was CEO at VEIC, Chief Customer Officer at National Grid USA for seven years, and the Director of National and Government Sales and Customer Services at Hess Corporation for 2007-2010. He has also held numerous leadership roles at the General Electric Company between 1990 and 2007, where he began his professional career.
Jim served as a board member of the Alliance to Save Energy, the Brooklyn Hospital, Greener U and Vermont PBS, and currently sits as an advisory board member of Custom Essence.
Jim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT and completed a comprehensive series of business education courses at GE’s Crotonville Management Development Center.
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Johnathan Lee
CRADLE
He later played a key role in shaping Malaysia’s startup landscape as Executive Director of Ecosystem Development at the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC). A commerce graduate from the University of Otago, he has built a strong track record across finance, consultancy, and technology commercialisation.
Now back at Cradle Fund, he brings a comprehensive perspective spanning business design, strategic development, and nation building.
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Ong Teng Koon
CEO
SINGAPORE ENERGY INTERCONNECTIONS
Mr Ong Teng Koon serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Energy Interconnections (“SGEI”), a company appointed by the Singapore Government to develop cross-border electricity interconnectors.
Prior to his current role, Mr Ong held senior leadership positions at SP Group from 2016 to 2024, including Managing Director of SP PowerInterconnect and Head of Regulatory Management. He also has over a decade of industry experience at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, where he traded commodities in Chicago, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore.
In addition to his corporate experience, Mr Ong served as a Member of Parliament in Singapore from 2011 to 2020.
Mr Ong holds a Master’s in Finance from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics with First Class Honours from the London School of Economics.
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Emeritus Prof. Dato’ Dr. Halimah Badioze Zaman
Advisor & Founding Director
NATIONAL ENERGY CENTRE
Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr. Halimah Badioze Zaman is currently the Holder of the Tan Sri Leo Moggie Distinguished Chair in Energy Informatics, at the Institute of Informatics and Computing in Energy (IICE), and Founder as well as Advisor of the National Energy Centre (NEC), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN). She was the longest serving independent Director of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), from 2019 through 2025. Prior to this, she has served in various capacities and roles for four decades at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She worked very closely with the Government and Industry, both nationally and globally.
She is a fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM). She has won many accolades for her research at many research exhibitions and conventions nationally an internationally. She was awarded as one of the Most Inspiring Icons in Asia by AirAsia Academy amongst many renowned individuals. Most recently, she was awarded the Kesatria Malaysia by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), Ministry of Tourism Malaysia.
Over those years she has had tremendous experience in organising national and international symposiums, conferences, and congresses in the field of Computer Science, Visual Informatics and Energy Informatics. She is currently the advisor to one of the renowned research universities to spearhead together with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) on the establishment of the National AI Centre (NAIC). She is also currently involved in a national impact project called the National Address System (NAS) spearheaded by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) as the Lead Consultant and Advisor of the Project.
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Rika Nakazawa
Executive, Head of Strategic Innovation
NTT DATA
Rika is a senior technology executive, VC investor, best-selling author, and frequent public speaker on breakthrough innovation from AI, Quantum science, Space-tech, and their transformational impact on public & private sectors, society, and the future of economies. She is the global head of strategic innovation at NTT DATA, a leading technology and business services and solutions provider with over 185,000 innovators worldwide. At NTT DATA, she focuses on advancing commercial and sustainability relevance of Photonic networks, Quantum and AI/Quantum hybrid computing and security, and Space & Satellite intelligence in industry development. Rika was recognized on the Forbes 50 list in Innovation and for two consecutive years, she has been awarded the “Power 70” and “Power 80” recognitions in the Women of Channel awards by The Channel Co’s CRN network. She has also been ranked as “Top 100 in Emerging Tech” by Women of the Future.
Trilingual in Japanese, German, and English, Rika grew up in Japan and moved to the US to attend Princeton University. Rika lived in Silicon Valley for 18 years and has worked internationally in senior executive roles in strategy, business development, consulting, and marketing with Fortune 500 companies – NVIDIA, Accenture, Capgemini, Sony – and venture-backed startups. She is a digital innovation veteran and has served on multiple boards in AI, Next-gen Computing, Material Science and Cybersecurity ecosystems.
Rika is a Doctoral candidate at the intersection of AI / Quantum and industrial development, and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) from the UK’s University of Leeds. She is the author of Amazon bestseller “Dear Chairwoman,” which explores the evolution of corporate board governance. Her second book, featuring the intersection of sustainability, digital innovation, and the pandemic, called “Beyond the Black Swan: How the Pandemic and Digital Innovation Intensified the Sustainability Imperative – Everywhere”, was released by business/academic publisher Taylor & Francis.
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ROSMAN HAMZAH
Managing Director
ROSERGY CONSULTING
As the Managing Director of ROSERGY Consulting, Rosman Hamzah brings over 30 years of robust experience in the energy sector, encompassing the entire life cycle of energy projects, from policy formulation and business development to engineering, project management, and service delivery,
He previously served as the Secretary General of the Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) where he proactively advocated natural gas and contributed towards the advancement of the industry. He participated in several national committees on drafting various policies concerning the energy sector. Rosman’s significant impact to the gas industry was acknowledged with the ASEAN Energy Award for Individual Excellence in 2023.
Rosman’s extensive background includes over two decades with leading multinational technology companies, providing him with a deep understanding of power generation technologies, spanning both conventional fossil fuel and renewable resources.
He has actively participated as both speaker and moderator at numerous conferences, contributing to the discourse on energy matters in Malaysia and abroad.
Rosman holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Nottingham and BEng from University of Bath. He is a member of the Industrial Advisory Panel at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and a past ELITE@UM Fellow at Universiti Malaya (UM).
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Dato’ Ir. Ts. Abdul Razib Bin Dawood
Executive Director
ASEAN CENTRE FOR ENERGY (ACE)
Dato’ Ir. Ts. Abdul Razib Bin Dawood graduated with a BTEC National Diploma in Engineering in 1991 from the Coventry Technical College followed by an Electrical Engineering Degree from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom in 1994. He was then awarded his Master of Science in Power Electronic Engineering from the University of Manitoba in Canada in 1996.
Dato’ Ir. Ts. Abdul Razib Bin Dawood started his early career with Tenaga Nasional Berhad Engineers Sdn. Bhd., and has more than 30 years of professional experience, having worked for both Malaysian and Australian national power utilities, independent power producers, TNSP and as a consultant for renewable energy. During his career highlights, he had held many roles such as a construction engineer, project manager, technical advisor, systems planning engineer and a power system study specialist.
From October 2012 to August 2017, he was the Head of Electricity Market Operations with the Energy Commission before assigned by the Prime Minister’s Department to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation from 2017 to 2018. On 9 April 2018, he was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Energy Commission. On 2 April 2019, he was appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer responsible for the overall administration and management of the functions of the Energy Commission. He subsequently became the Chief Operating Officer on 2018, and Acting CEO at the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga) of Malaysia, before being appointed as the CEO in August 2019.
Dato’ Ir. Ts. Abdul Razib Bin Dawood was officially appointed as the new Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) on 1 February 2025.
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Mark Bennett
Partner, Business Consulting
ERNST & YOUNG CONSULTING SDN BHD (EY)
Mark leads EYs Energy Customer Experience Transformation team across the Asia-Pacific region. He helps energy companies in transforming their organizations and business models to meet changing customer expectations and more swiftly transition to a greener, more sustainable, more affordable energy to support the development and transformation of our economies.
For nearly 20 years, Mark has led large transformation programs that have shaped the energy and utility industry in Europe and ASEAN. Originally from the UK, prior to joining EY, Mark held senior roles in major consultancies and insurance firms.
Mark contributes to EYs groundbreaking multi-year, multi-country New Energy Consumer market research program, focused on market trends in the energy sector, including EYs Energy Consumer Confidence Index which tracks consumer confidence in the energy transition across 18 markets. He is a regular contributor to industry publications and
speaks at conferences around the future of energy and energy customers.
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Seng Kee (SK) Wong
CARBON GPT
SK is a seasoned leader in energy, sustainability, and ESG advisory. He currently serves as a Council Member of Climate Governance Malaysia and advisor to Carbon GPT, continuing his passion in advancing low-carbon economy and energy transition. Until September 2025, he was ERM’s Country Managing Partner for Malaysia and Brunei, where he guided clients on ESG, climate adaptation and decarbonisation strategies, and led a team of >70 consultants.
His career began in 1991 as a financial auditor at Arthur Andersen before joining Shell Malaysia, where he spent 24 years in finance, commercial, and leadership roles across Bangkok, London, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Houston. He led LNG and business development in Malaysia, sat on multiple boards, and served as Vice President of the Malaysia Gas Association. In the US, he became General Manager of LNG Americas, President of Shell US Gas & Power, and a board member of the Centre of LNG.
After leaving Shell in 2015, SK held senior roles at Bumi Armada, GLX Digital, and his own consultancy before joining ERM in 2022. Post-retirement, he remains active in sustainability through advisory and mentorship. With global experience across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, SK is defined by his passion for sustainability, inclusive culture, mentoring, and business transformation.
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Puneet Harminder Singh
Vice President Technology & Innovation
SIEMENS AG
Visionary tech leader with 25+ years in Energy and Power Utilities; serving as VP & CTO at Siemens SI EA business, shaping the future of electrification, digital transformation, and AI. Directed major global Ind4.0 and IoT programs and holds multiple patents in IT/OT convergence.
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Dr. Yonghee Kim
Professor
KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAIST)
Dr. Yonghee Kim is currently a professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Korea. He received his M.Sc and Ph.D in Nuclear Engineering from KAIST in 1990 and 1995, respectively. His research interests include advanced reactor concepts and development of nuclear reactor analysis methods. He has extensive research and management experiences in the area of advanced reactors and reactor physics. He is a member of KNS (Korean Nuclear Society), ANS (American Nuclear Society), and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). From 2013 to 2018 and from 2020 to 2022, he served as a member of advisory committee for NSSC (national safety and security commission) of Korea. He is an editorial member of NET (Nuclear Engineering and Technology) and an Executive Editor of ‘Progress in Nuclear Engineering’. He was director of a research center for autonomous SMR (CASMRR) at KAIST from 2016 to 2022. From 2017 to 2020, he served as the chair of the Reactor Physics Division of KNS. He is currently in charge of ‘Future Institute of National Strategic Technology and Policy at KAIST.
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Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid
Head
NATIONAL AI OFFICE (NAIO)
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Natalie Loi
Head Of Technology
UNBOUND SDN. BHD.
Natalie Loi is an international technologist, researcher, and policy advocate specialising in artificial intelligence, smart cities, and digital education. Recognised as Women of the Future SEA – Science, Technology and Digital, Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Australian High Commission and featured in the Encyclopedia of Successful People Malaysia & Singapore, she is a rising voice in the Malaysian tech sphere.
As the founder of Mossy A.I., an award-winning system that combines AI with nature to monitor pollution, and Head of Technology at UnBound, Natalie has spearheaded platforms delivering free digital learning to students worldwide. Her innovations have been featured in over 20 international publications, including ABC News Australia, Yahoo Finance, Bernama, and New Straits Times.
A published researcher and editor, she serves as Managing Editor of IGI Global’s upcoming volumes Fintech-Enabled Microfinance Solutions for Poverty Alleviation (2025) and Gender and Safety in the Metaverse with Meta. She has shared her expertise on global stages such as the Augmented World Expo USA, Immerse Kuala Lumpur, and the ASEAN AI Summit.
In Malaysia, Natalie contributes to the National AI Office through the AI Ethics, Transparency & Accountability Working Group. Through her work, she champions ethical AI, digital inclusion, women in technology, and youth empowerment.
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Danial Rahman
CEO
ASIAN STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (ASLI)
Danial is CEO of Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI), a 33-year-old Malaysian think-tank owned and governed by the non-profit Jeffrey Cheah Foundation. ASLI’s works are at the forefront of leadership and talent development, research advocacy, and strategic advisory for the public and private sectors.
Danial’s professional experience has traversed law, policy, education, and technology. A former press secretary at the Ministries of Education, Higher Education and Finance, he was also Head of Growth of an Australian edu-tech company, contributing successfully to its IPO on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Danial is a columnist for TheStar newspaper and part-time TV host for “The Nation: Diplomatic Dispatch”, a current-affairs show on BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency). Danial holds a master’s in law from the University of Oxford and recently completed the Senior Fellowship in Public Service at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.
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Dr. Azrudi Mustapha
CLEAN ENERGY XPEDITIONS SDN BHD
Dr. Azrudi Mustapha is a nuclear engineer and energy systems specialist with over 20 years of experience spanning utility operations, government policy, and advanced reactor development. His work focuses on the role of nuclear energy in enabling reliable, low-carbon power systems as part of the global energy transition.
He previously spent over a decade with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), where he was involved in power generation technologies, distribution planning, and power system analysis. He later served with Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy, contributing to electricity market design and reform of the Malaysia Electricity Supply Industry (MESI), and subsequently supported national-level feasibility studies on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Dr. Azrudi holds a PhD in Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics from Imperial College London under the Yayasan Khazanah Nasional scholarship, a Master’s degree in Nuclear Science & Technology from University of Manchester (Chevening Scholar), and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Carleton University.
He is currently the founder of Clean Energy Xpeditions (CENERGY), where he leads the development of a next-generation Small Modular Reactor concept based on low-pressure, natural-circulation principles, with a focus on simplified architecture and enhanced passive safety. His work is supported by an international patent portfolio covering multiple jurisdictions.
With experience across utility operations, policy, and reactor design, Dr. Azrudi brings a systems-level perspective to the integration of nuclear energy into modern power grids. He is a frequent speaker on clean energy, sustainability, and nuclear technology, and has been featured in Malaysian media including Bernama, FMT, TMR & The Star as well as on broadcast media such as BFM 89.9 radio.
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Professor Ir. Dr. Khairul Salleh Mohamed Sahari
UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL (UNITEN)
Professor Ir. Dr. Khairul Salleh Mohamed Sahari, FASc is the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and a distinguished academic leader with extensive experience in engineering, research, innovation, and higher education management. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Waseda University, and obtained both his Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering from Kanazawa University. He is also a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.), and a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, reflecting his distinguished standing in both academia and the engineering profession.
With a career spanning academia, research, and institutional leadership, Professor Khairul Salleh began his professional journey as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Kanazawa University before joining UNITEN in 2007 as a lecturer. Through years of dedicated service, he advanced through the academic ranks of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Professor, before assuming the role of Vice-Chancellor, where he now leads the university’s strategic direction, academic development, and institutional transformation. He also serves as a member of UNITEN’s leadership and governance structure, contributing to the university’s long-term growth and sustainability agenda.
Widely recognised for his expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, and intelligent engineering systems, Professor Khairul Salleh’s research and professional contributions focus on the application of advanced technologies in autonomous robotics, industrial automation, robotic inspection, machine intelligence, and smart engineering solutions. His scholarly work includes contributions in mobile robotics, radiation mapping, autonomous navigation, deep learning, object detection, and Robot Operating System (ROS) integration, demonstrating a strong commitment to translating AI-driven innovation into practical industrial and societal applications.
Among the recognitions that reflect his professional distinction are his elevation as a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (FASc) and his registration as a Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (PEPC) (Mechanical) with the Board of Engineers Malaysia. These honours underscore his significant contributions to the advancement of engineering knowledge, technological innovation, and academic leadership in Malaysia and beyond.
Beyond his academic and research achievements, Professor Khairul Salleh has also played an active role in strengthening international partnerships, industry collaboration, and talent development. Under his leadership, UNITEN continues to expand its global engagement and position itself as a forward-looking institution in energy, technology, and emerging frontiers. A respected figure in academic and professional circles, he remains committed to championing innovation, excellence, and future-ready education in shaping the next generation of graduates and advancing the role of higher education in nation-building.
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Ibrahim Sani
CEO
YAYASAN PENERAJU
Ibrahim Sani has extensive experience in finance, banking, strategy, business intelligence, capital markets and media.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Accounting from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and a Fellow of CPA Australia. He is a member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
Previously, he served at EONCAP Islamic Bank Berhad (later known as Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad) and CIMB Investment Bank before diversifying his career in the world of broadcasting with BFM and Astro.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan Peneraju, an agency under the Ministry of Economy Malaysia, that functions as a Talent Bank to identify, nurture and manage Bumiputera talents to accelerate the global competitiveness of Bumiputera.
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Xiaowei Liu
Asia Director & Senior Advisor to Secretary General
WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL
Liu Xiaowei is a veteran leader in global energy, sustainability, and strategic communications, recognised for more than three decades of bridging industry, policy, and international dialogue across Asia and beyond. In 2025, she was honoured with the Lifetime Communications Achievement Award by the Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS), the organisation’s highest accolade, for her outstanding and enduring contributions to the communications profession.
Xiaowei currently serves as Asia Director and Senior Advisor to the Secretary General of the World Energy Council, where she plays a pivotal role in strengthening the Council’s presence, influence, and partnerships across the region. She also leads as Programme Director of The Conference Board’s Asia Strategic Communications Leaders Council, convening senior communications executives to explore emerging challenges in reputation, trust, and stakeholder engagement.
Previously, Xiaowei spent 26 years with Shell, holding leadership roles at country, regional, and global levels in China, the UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore. Her tenure culminated in her role as Regional Vice President for External Relations, Asia Pacific, where she shaped Shell’s reputation and partnerships during a period of industry transformation.
Beyond her corporate career, Xiaowei is deeply committed to sustainability advocacy and leadership development. She sits on the Board of the Marketing Society Singapore and the Advisory Board of the Global Green Economic Forum (GGEF), lectures on Energy Transitions and ESG at Singapore Management University, and is a certified Gallup StrengthsFinder coach, mentoring senior leaders and emerging talent.
A published author, Xiaowei has written two books on leadership, communications, and sustainability—her first released in China in 2023, and her second published internationally by Marshall Cavendish in 2024. Her thought leadership has featured at major forums, including the inaugural Singapore City Reading Festival.
In 2025, Xiaowei co-founded Retention, a social enterprise providing consulting services in strategic communications and sustainability. Retention operates through an innovative intergenerational partnership model, bridging the expertise of seasoned senior professionals with the digital fluency and fresh perspectives of young career starters. This model offers clients the best of both worlds—deep wisdom and experience alongside next-generation digital savvy. Retention’s social purpose is twofold: to support active and meaningful ageing for senior professionals, and to offer safety nets and opportunities for young professionals entering the workforce.
Xiaowei holds a BA from Beijing Foreign Studies Universityand an MSc in Political Economy from the London School of Economics. Fluent in Chinese and English, she brings a distinctive cross-cultural perspective to shaping the energy transition, sustainable development, and the future of leadership.
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Raja Dato Dr. Abdul Aziz bin Raja Adnan
THE eCEOs (M) SDN BHD
The Chairman of the Atomic Energy Council of Malaysia from February 2026.
Appointed Senior Fellow of the Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic Systems (MIMOS) Industry Advisory Group effective 3 September 2025. A Principal Research Fellow at Nuclear Technology Research Centre (NUKLEAR), National University of Malaysia (UKM) since February 2023. Experienced in developing education materials and facilitating students’ learning within the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) technical cooperation framework.
Appointed a Senior Fellow (New Energy & Rare Earth Elements) of the MIMOS Industry Advisory Group effective 3 September 2025. Previously served as Senior Advisor at MyPOWER Corporation, the designated NEPIO for Malaysia, in 2024.
Appointed Principal Advisor to two technical service providers: Alypz (M) Sdn Bhd and the eCEOs (M) Sdn Bhd in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Member of the Network of Scientific and Technical Research Institutions and Experts in Support of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW Scientific Network), under the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).
Served as Chair of the Lynas-funded Thorium-REE Extraction (XThREE) Project.
Served as a member on the National Nuclear Regulatory Board (2023-2024).
Held the position of Director of Nuclear Security at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA; 2016-2020). Also served as Special Assistant to IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano, focusing on technical cooperation and nuclear applications (2014-2016).
Served as a Minister Counsellor (Nuclear) at the Embassy & Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations, Austria (1995-2006). Served as the Director General of the Department of the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB; 2006-2014).
Expertise centres on the protection, safety, and security of nuclear materials and radioactive sources, as well as related policy development, regulatory frameworks, and peaceful nuclear diplomacy. Other expert leadership roles included membership on the IAEA Commission on Safety Standards (CSS) and Chair of the IAEA Director General’s Advisory Group on Nuclear Security (AdSec).
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Ir. Mahathir Nor Bin Ismail
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB)
Ir. Mahathir brings over 25 years of technical and leadership experience across Distribution, Network reliability, Retail and subsidiary operations, underpinned by strong engineering expertise and disciplined operational execution. His career reflects a consistent ability to translate deep technical capability into enterprise-wide impact aligned with TNB’s network modernisation, system reliability and commercial value creation. Grounded in engineering acumen, sound financial judgement and effective stakeholder engagement, he previously served as Chief Distribution Network Officer and currently holds key governance roles, including Chairman of TNB Engineering Corporation Sdn. Bhd. and directorships with Integrax Berhad and TNB Retail Sdn. Bhd. He has delivered sustained improvements in reliability, efficiency and safety, achieving performance benchmarks comparable to developed markets such as the UK and Europe, while advancing digitalisation and network modernisation initiatives, including a more flexible and interconnected grid. In parallel, Ir. Mahathir has demonstrated strong financial stewardship of the Distribution Network business, encompassing tariff and non-tariff revenue streams, prudent capital management and long-term value preservation. Collectively, these achievements position him to lead Grid and Distribution Network integration supporting TNB’s long-term reliability, resilience and value creation.
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Tan Sri Abdul Razak bin Abdul Majid
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB)
He currently serves as a member of the Action Committee for the establishment of the National Energy Center and Independent Advisory Panel of Malaysian Petroleum Resources Corporation. He has held various leadership roles in the energy industry, including Chairman of the Energy Commission of Malaysia and CEO of MyPOWER Corporation. For 36 years, he had served in planning, construction, and operation roles across TNB’s core Divisions, ultimately served as the Company’s Vice President (Generation), and Senior Vice President (Corporate Affairs). He was seconded to the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department (1998 – 2001).
Tan Sri Abdul Razak graduated in Electrical Engineering from Brighton University, UK and holds Masters in Business Administration from Ohio University, USA.
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Datuk Ir. Ts. Shamsul bin Ahmad
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB)
Datuk Ir. Ts. Shamsul bin Ahmad is the President/Chief Executive Officer of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), entrusted with steering the company through its next phase of transformation while strengthening its mandate as Malaysia’s national energy champion. With over 37 years of service in TNB, he brings extensive experience across generation, fuel management, regulatory affairs and corporate leadership. Prior to his appointment as President/CEO on 1 March 2026, he served as Chief Regulatory and Stakeholder Management Officer, where he played a key role in shaping the industry’s regulatory framework and strengthening stakeholder confidence. He previously led TNB Fuel Sdn. Bhd. as Managing Director and served for a decade as Managing Director of TNB Janamanjung Sdn. Bhd., driving operational excellence and asset reliability. He began his career at various generation power plants, grounding his leadership in strong engineering fundamentals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, USA, and a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Tenaga Nasional.
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Ir. Ahmad Sazree Bin Abd Aziz
Chief Distribution Network Officer
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB)
Ir. Ahmad Sazree bin Abd Aziz is the Chief Distribution Network Officer, leading Malaysia’s nationwide electricity distribution network to deliver reliable, resilient and customer-centric supply. He has over two decades of experience in distribution operations, asset management and business transformation within TNB, supported by strong technical expertise and enterprise leadership. Previously, he served as Head of Operations, Distribution Network, where he strengthened system reliability, improved SAIDI and CAIDI performance, and optimised operating expenditure. He also held leadership roles including Managing Director of Tenaga Switchgear Sdn. Bhd., General Manager of Distribution in Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd., and various regional and maintenance positions, supporting TNB’s Net Zero 2050 aspiration.
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Leo Pui Yong
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB)
Leo Pui Yong is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) since 1st June 2023. Her role involves leading TNB’s sustainability initiatives and ensuring they align with corporate goals to enhance resilience and long-term success. With over two decades of experience, she formerly served as Chief Risk Officer and held various engineering, auditing, and managerial positions. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and a Master’s in Energy & Power Systems from the University of Malaya. Additionally, she is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and holds the RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional certification.
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Mohd Zarihi Bin Mohd Hashim
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB)
Prior to joining TNB, Zarihi was the Senior Director, Investment and a member of the Investment Committee at Ekuiti Nasional Berhad. His responsibilities extend across various investment lifecycles from deal origination, structuring, valuation, due diligence, operational value creation and investment exit. He was also the Vice President, Strategic Investment at Permodalan Nasional Berhad. His role was to maximise total shareholder return from key portfolio companies. He also served as the Vice President at Axiata Digital and Axiata Group. During his early career, he held various roles in management and I.T consulting with Accenture and A.T. Kearney. He was also an engineer at Motorola Semiconductor.
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Bob Soelaiman Effendi
PT XPERT SYNERGY SOLUTION
Bob S. Effendi (62) is an energy executive, nuclear consultant, and Founder of PT Xpert Synergy Solution. With over 30 years of experience spanning nuclear energy, clean energy, defense technology, and cybersecurity, he brings a rare combination of technical depth, strategic leadership, and policy insight. In 2024, after a long career in executive leadership, he founded PT Xpert Synergy Solution, a consultancy dedicated to advancing nuclear energy adoption through strategic advisory, system planning, and project development
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Datuk Kamal Arifin Bin A.Rahman
Chief Retail Officer
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (TNB)
Datuk Kamal Arifin is the Chief Retail Officer at TNB, leading its transformation into afuture-focused retail business. With over 36 years of of leadership experience withinTNB across strategic operations, customer experience and organisationaltransformation. He focuses on driving innovative retail ventures and enhancingcustomer experiences through digital transformation. Previously, Kamal served as Head of Centralised Operations and Centre of Excellence in the Retail Division, and has held leadership roles as State General Manager for Negeri Sembilan and Head of Customer Services for Johor. He holds an MBA from Ohio University, Athens, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso. Kamal is also a member of CIRED Malaysia and serves as the Chairman of HAPUA’s Forum on Customer Service 2025.
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Lena Low
CLP POWER HONG KONG LIMITED
Lena Low is a senior executive with over 25 years of international cross-industry experience spanning energy, banking and technology across Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, France and USA. She is currently Senior Director of Customer Success & Experience at CLP Power Hong Kong, where she leads retail strategy and end-to-end customer lifecycle management including customer acquisition and onboarding, engagement and digital enablement, billing and collections, service operations issue resolution and customer energy management for Hong Kong’s largest electricity provider.
Alongside her customer leadership responsibilities, Lena also serves as CLP’s Enterprise AI Lead since Jan 2026, leading AI strategy development and focusing on major AI enabled initiatives across customer facing and operational functions.
Prior to joining CLP, Lena held senior leadership roles at International SOS, Microsoft, United Overseas Bank and DBS Bank. Lena graduated from the National University of Singapore with a bachelor’s degree in Statistics and an MBA from the University of Adelaide. Lena also serves on the governing council of the Hong Kong Quality Assurancre Agency (HKQAA) since 2023.
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Michele Guarnieri
HIBOT CORPORATION
Michele Guarnieri is the Co-Founder and CEO of hibot Corp., serving in this role since 2020. Michele earned his degree in Computer Science from the University of Verona, Italy, before going to Japan as a recipient of the MEXT scholarship from the Japanese government. He later obtained a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology.
His leadership has driven numerous award-winning projects, earning prestigious accolades such as the Japan METI Robot Award, Edison Gold Award, recognition as a World Economic Forum “Technology Pioneer” , and the IEEE Inaba Technical Award. In 2019, he was honoured with the Rotary Galileo Galilei Award for outstanding contributions to the field of engineering.
Since 2019, Michele has also served as the Asia-Pacific Coordinator for Sprint Robotics, actively advancing robotics technology in industrial inspection and maintenance. With exceptional technical expertise and visionary leadership, he continues to drive innovation in the robotics for inspection and maintenance of critical utility infrastructure.
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Takeshi Yokota
President
HYOSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
Yokota Takeshi is the President of Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation, bringing more than four decades of experience in the global power and energy industry. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical and Information Engineering from Yokohama National University.
Mr. Yokota began his career with Toshiba Corporation in 1982 as a Development and Systems Engineer, where he later held various senior leadership roles across power systems, plant engineering, overseas sales and marketing, and transmission technology. Throughout his career at Toshiba, he served as CTO of the Power Systems Company, Business Manager for the Power Distribution System Business, President and CEO of Social Infrastructure Systems, and General Representative for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
In 2018, he joined Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation as Vice President and General Representative of the Heavy Industries Performance Group before being appointed CEO in 2019. Since 2024, he has served as Power Systems PU President, leading the company’s power systems business and supporting advancements in energy infrastructure and transmission technologies.
In 2018, he joined Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation as Vice President and General Representative of the Heavy Industries Performance Group before being appointed CEO in 2019. Since 2024, he has served as Power Systems PU President, leading the company’s power systems business and supporting advancements in energy infrastructure and transmission technologies.
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Matt Gleeson
Vice President, Energy Transition
ORACLE
Matt is a seasoned utilities leader with nearly 30 years’ experience supporting transformation across energy companies throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. He has been closely involved in the evolution of the sector, from the early stages of market deregulation through to today’s rapidly changing landscape shaped by decarbonisation, decentralisation, and digitalisation. Throughout his career, Matt has worked alongside utility organisations to navigate complex change—helping to modernise operations, improve workforce engagement, and deliver more sustainable and efficient asset investment programs. He has also played a key role in guiding IT and digital transformation initiatives that underpin more agile, data-driven energy businesses. Matt regularly shares his perspectives with industry leaders across the Asia Pacific region, covering topics such as grid performance, customer engagement, and the growing role of consumers in the energy transition. He brings a practical, experience-led viewpoint shaped by decades “in the trenches” of utility transformation. He is a strong advocate for the role of artificial intelligence as a critical enabler of the energy transition, believing it will be central to unlocking efficiency, adaptability, and new sources of value for utilities in the years ahead.
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Patrick Tan
Head of Wider Asia, APAC
AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH
Based in Singapore, Patrick Tan is serving his role as Aurora Energy Research’s Head of Wider Asia, APAC, managing Aurora’s products and services across key Southeast Asian and East Asian markets, e.g., Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and Taiwan. Prior to Aurora, Patrick was a management consultant from Bain & Co, specializing in strategy operations and sustainability topics.
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Yang Peng
Chief Technology Officer
CHINA ELECTRIC POWER EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY Co., ltd
Senior Engineer, Master of Engineering.
Selected into the State Grid Young Talent Support Program, he has been engaged in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission technology for 15 years. He has participated in the design, system research and commissioning of more than 10 HVDC transmission projects, winning 3 awards at or above the provincial and ministerial level and holding 6 patents (including 5invention patents). He has published 11 papers and was awarded the First-Class and Second-Class Science and Technology Progress Awards of the China Electric Power Construction Association, the Excellent Paper Award of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, and the Second-Class Science and Technology Progress Award of State Grid Corporation of China.
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Azwan Nazri bin Baharuddin
ACCENTURE SOLUTIONS SDN BHD
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Ir. Dr. Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin
Chief Executive
NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AGENCY (NACSA)
Ir. Dr. Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin is currently the Chief Executive of National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA). He is a Registered Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and is also the Registrar of
BEM. Previously he served as the Director of Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division at the Public Works Department (PWD).
He has been involved in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, particularly in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and system projects, for the past 25 years. He graduated in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the John Hopkins University, USA before completed MSc. In Communications Technology at Ulm University, Germany and obtained his PhD in Technology and Innovation Management at MARA University of Technology (UiTM).
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Thavaneethan Maniam
General Manager- Renewable Energy
K2 STRATEGIC
Thava is the General Manager for Renewable Energy for K2 Strategic, where he oversees procurement of carbon free energy for K2’s global portfolio. This includes PPA and RECs procurement, JVs and strategic partnerships on energy as well as acquisition and development of renewable energy projects globally. As a renewable
energy specialist, Thava has previously worked on investments and financing of solar, wind (onshore and offshore) and BESS projects across Europe and APAC – with tenure in IPPs such as Vantage RE (a TNB renewable energy platform) and NextEnergy Group (a UK based Solar and BESS investment manager).
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Spencer Low
Head of Regional Sustainability,APAC
GOOGLE
Spencer Low is Google’s cross-functional sustainability leader in Asia Pacific, the regional head of a global team that leads sustainability strategy and programs. He works with a broad range of stakeholders and is an active advocate for leveraging Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies to tackle critical sustainability challenges.
Previously Spencer was the Chief Sustainability Officer and CEO Travel Retail at the Singapore-listed aviation services and food solutions company SATS Ltd., where he was instrumental in transforming the company into a global leader in sustainability. Prior to that, he held senior management roles within the technology companies Booking Holdings and Rakuten Group after spending the first decade of his international career at Bain & Company. Spencer has served on the Board of Directors of KrisShop and currently chairs the Innovation task force of the United Nations ESCAP Sustainable Business Network.
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Dato’ Hamzah bin Hussin
CEO
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MALAYSIA (SEDA)
Dato’ Hamzah bin Hussin was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia in 2021, Dato’ Hamzah leads national efforts to advance the national energy transition agenda. He drives renewable energy growth through flagship mechanisms such as the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) and the Malaysia Renewable Energy Roadmap (MyRER), complemented by the transition from Net Energy Metering (NEM) to the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), while overseeing impactful initiatives like Nikmat Untuk Rakyat (NUR) to achieve Malaysia’s renewable energy targets of 31% by 2025 and 40% by 2035.
A University of Malaya economics graduate and career Administrative and Diplomatic Officer since 2003, Dato’ Hamzah brings over two decades of government experience, with vast expertise in policy formulation, strategic planning, and governance. He previously served as Senior Private Secretary and Chief of Staff to several Malaysian Ministers, in the Prime Minister’s Department, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, where he played a pivotal role in high-level policy making and intergovernmental coordination.
Widely respected for his leadership, influence, and extensive network across public and private sectors, Dato’ Hamzah continues to champion Malaysia’s transition toward a resilient, inclusive, and low-carbon energy future.
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Dr. Keehan Chan
Director and Senior Principal Consultant, Energy Systems
DNV
Dr. Keehan Chan is a power systems specialist with over 20 years of international experience specializing in the grid connection, integration and system studies of renewable and low-carbon energy resources. He is currently Director and Senior Principal Consultant, Energy Systems at DNV, advising utilities, regulators and developers across Asia-Pacific.
Dr. Chan has led and reviewed grid connection and interconnection studies for large-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), offshore and cross-border power imports, and hybrid generation projects. His experience spans transmission planning, power system stability, frequency and reserve management, and reliability assessment in renewable-dominated power systems, including HVDC and long-distance subsea links.
He has played key roles in major renewable integration and interconnector studies in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and the Gulf, supporting compliance with grid codes, reliability standards and regulatory frameworks, and regularly engages with system operators and energy regulators.
Dr. Chan holds a PhD in Power Engineering from the UK and is a Chartered Engineer (UK) and Chartered Professional Engineer (Australia).
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K Ganesan Kolandevelu
Sustainability & Emerging Assurance Leader, Southeast Asia
DELOITTE
Ganesan is a Partner and the Sustainability Leader at Deloitte Southeast Asia, bringing over 25 years of multi-disciplinary experience in audit, risk management, and ESG advisory. A Certified ESG Analyst (EFFAS), Germany, Ganesan sits at the intersection of financial rigor and sustainable transformation, helping organizations navigate the complexities of global dislocation and technological shifts.
Throughout his career, Ganesan has led over 200 sustainability-related projects, ranging from Net Zero decarbonization strategies to Climate Risk Assessments and IFRS ISSB readiness. His expertise is particularly deep in analyzing national “Net Zero Readiness,” where he evaluates the intersection of policy, climate finance, and sectoral transformation across major economies.
With a professional footprint spanning Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, Ganesan advises a diverse portfolio of multinational and government-linked companies. His work focuses on integrating ESG into the corporate DNA through robust frameworks, internal carbon pricing, and supply chain resilience. Ganesan holds an MBA from Oxford Brookes University and CA (Malaysia), is a fellow of ACCA (UK), a CPA (Australia), and a graduate of the Director Certification Program (IOD, Thailand).
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Jacqui Bridge
Executive General Manager Network Investment
POWERLINK QUEENSLAND
Jacqui Bridge has more than 25 years’ experience in the energy sector working with electricity, gas and water utilities throughout Australia and the Pacific Region. With experience in electricity network planning and regulation, energy markets, asset management and renewable energy development, Jacqui is focused on facilitating the energy transition. Jacqui is the Executive General Manager Network Investment at Powerlink Queensland, the owner and operator of Queensland’s electricity transmission network, leading the Network Portfolio, Connections and Development, Corporate Strategy, Network Regulation and Revenue Reset functions. Jacqui is a Board member of CIGRE Australia, and an Advisory Board member for the Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research (CAEEPR) at Griffith University.
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Dr. Kamia Handayani
Executive Vice President, Energy Transition & Sustainability
PLN, INDONESIA
Kamia Handayani is Executive Vice President for Energy Transition and Sustainability at PT PLN (Persero), Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company. She holds a Ph.D. in Energy and Climate Change from the University of Twente, the Netherlands. Her work focuses on energy transition, ESG integration, carbon markets, power system transformation, and climate risk and adaptation. In her role, she shapes and coordinates policies and strategic initiatives to ensure that energy transition and sustainability are effectively embedded across PLN Group.
Kamia represents PLN in regional collaboration as Head of the PLN Delegation to the HAPUA Working Group on Policy Studies and Commercial Development, contributing to policy dialogue among ASEAN power utilities. She has published in journals such as Applied Energy and Energy Policy and actively engages in international initiatives on sustainable energy and climate policy.
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Khalil Nooh
Founder & CEO
MESOLITICA
Khalil Nooh has over 23 years of professional experience in the tech industry with projects in Malaysia, Indonesia, The Philippines and Ukraine.
In 2016, he founded his first tech startup Dropshipking.co which got him into the Stanford University Go2Market program together in MaGIC Cyberjaya.
Today, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mesolitica, a deep-tech startup that trains narrow AIs to understand Bahasa Melayu.
As a pioneer in the Generative AI era, Mesolitica is developing a business chatbot called “Nous” (pronounced “nows”) powered by MaLLaM 🌙 (Malaysia Large Language Model), providing conversational AI capabilities working closely with both NVIDIA and AWS to bring localized Large Langauge Model to enterprise production systems in Malaysia.
He is also the founding member of Konsortium AI Negara (KAIN). “The Future Is Solo” is Khalil’s personal endeavour to answer the question “How to build a one-person billion-dollar company” with Agentic AI.
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Dr. Madiha Fuad
Founder & CEO
PLUSVIBES GROUP
Madiha is an international speaker and entrepreneur. She was awarded Women of the Future Global 50 Rising Stars in ESG 2022, ASEAN Women Entrepreneur 2024, Malaysia’s Top 30 Women
of Excellence Award 2024, MCY Social Entrepreneur Award 2024, and Women of the Future Highly Commended Social Entrepreneur 2024 for her impactful initiatives in healthtech and was also invited to speak at the Korea APEC Forum and China-ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Dialogue.
As Founder & CEO of PlusVibes Group, she created a mental health platform with 60,000 members and 25,000 therapy sessions. Madiha’s forte is on app development, human resource, corporate culture, entrepreneurship, digital healthcare and women empowerment where she conducts workshops for corporate companies, universities and public.
Her appearances in mainstream media and conferences have enabled her to not only create awareness on issues of public interest but also inspire individuals to embark on a self-development journey.
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Nicholas Wee
Executive Partner, SEA
GARTNER
Nicholas has nearly 40 years of IT Experience, with nearly 15 years as a C-Suite Executive. His last appointment was the Group CTO of a global software company that delivers products and services to Banks, Financial Services, Governments, Judiciary and Large and Complex Commercial Entities. He was an Adjunct Professor with NUS and a Senior Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic.
Prior to joining Gartner, Nicholas has supported Banking, Financial Institutes, and Monetary Authorities, Public Sector and Judiciary, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Global Conglomerates. He has expertise and experience in Digital Business Transformation, Strategic Business/IT Alignment, Enterprise Architecture (Certified TOGAF 7.x), Cloud and Cloud-Native Product Development (MCSD and Sun Certified), DevSecOps, Cybersecurity (CISSP 5050965), and AI/ML & Data Analytics (John Hopkins University), ICF Professional Certified Coach. Experience in Drones, Automations and Robotics
Areas that Nicholas help his clients with: Digital Business Strategy, Business Value of IT, Organization Culture Change, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Data Driven Organization, and Professional Leadership Development
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Ir. Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad
Vice President, Digital Adoption
MALAYSIA DIGITAL ECONOMY CORPORATION (MDEC)
Wan Murdani has accumulated more than 25 years of professional experience in corporate and economic development environment, where he started his career at Renong-UEM Group and spent most of his stint in the Group with Time dotCom Berhad, one of the Malaysia’s first digital fibre optic telecommunication network and services providers. His primary roles at Time dotCom included network engineering, business development, international partnership, and project management, where he was also involved in national strategic projects, amongst others, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Projek Usahasama Transit Ringan Automatik (PUTRA LRT) and Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (LINKEDUA).
He then joined Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), which he has successfully undertaken several strategic roles in the areas of policy planning, infrastructure rollout, digital industry development, investment facilitation, funding ecosystem and market access. Currently, Wan Murdani is the Vice President of Digital Adoption Division at MDEC, primarily overseeing the digital talent, digital entrepreneurship, digital infrastructure, regulatory facilitation and catalyzing digitalization with focus on digital trade, SMEs, digital agriculture tech, syariah tech and national e-invoicing. He leads a dynamic team in engaging, collaborating, and partnering with targeted economic sector leads, digital industry players, talent builders, infrastructure operators, regulators, targeted communities, and policy planners to ensure the impact and alignment of programmes and initiatives to the aspirational goals of digital economy.
Wan Murdani was nominated and elected by the country members of Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT), a joint initiative by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to represent the Government of Malaysia, under the then Ministry of Energy, Communications and Multimedia, as a Chairman of Study Group for two terms from 2002 to 2007, where he successfully led the multi-countries dialogues and deliberations on ICT users adoption.
When the Economic Transformation Program (ETP) was launched by the Government in 2010 to transition Malaysia into a high-income nation, he was appointed as a Lead for one of the Entry Point Projects (EPP) under the Business Services National Key Action Area: Positioning Malaysia as a Data Centre Hub. Under his leadership for this EPP from 2010 to 2015, with support from stakeholders, industry players and investors, the data centre industry market size grew more than 20 percent annually.
Wan Murdani currently serves as a Member of Kelantan State ICT Council, Penang Smart State Steering Committee and Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) Industry Advisory Panel, providing advice, strategic view and domain expertise in the areas related to digital economy. He graduated with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of Missouri-Rolla, USA and holds Master of Business Administration (Management). He is a registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
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Nur Ayuni Zainal Abidin
Special Functions Officer (Policy)
MINISTER OF ECONOMY, MALAYSIA
Nur Ayuni joined the public service in 2005 with attachment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including an overseas tour of duty at the High Commission of Malaysia in New Zealand. She is currently the Special Functions Officer (Policy) to the Minister of Economy at the Ministry of Economy.
She was part of the team that developed the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), Mid Term Review of the Oil and Gas Services Equipment (OGSE) Blueprint. Her previous attachments include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Public Service Department (JPA), Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) and the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) before its restructuring as Ministry of Economy. She was seconded to PETRONAS under the Cross-Fertilization Programme in 2020.
She graduated with a B.Sc in Molecular Biology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Master’s degree in Public Management from the National University of Singapore (NUS). In her free time, she writes fiction and non-fiction, listens to classical music and enjoy sports like hockey, rugby, tennis and bowling. Some of her letters on a range of issues have been published in local newspapers. She hopes that her writings will give voice to the plight on issues affecting the common people.
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Dr. I Gusti Suarnaya Sideman
Senior Consultant for Energy
Gusti has been associated with ERIA since May 2024, initially serving as a CCUS Research Fellow and transitioning to a Senior Consultant role in June 2025. Prior to his tenure at ERIA, Gusti dedicated over two decades to the Government of Indonesia’s upstream and downstream oil and gas regulatory bodies. Throughout this period, he fulfilled diverse responsibilities ranging from planning and supply-demand forecasting to environmental and safety regulation, downstream licensing, internal control, and CCUS initiatives.
From 2019 to 2024, he served as an advisor for SKK Migas’s Internal Control, which is the Upstream Regulatory Body.
Between 2003 and 2007, he was seconded as a Senior Researcher to the Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre (APERC) in Tokyo.
From 2015 to 2018, during his term as Deputy Director for Environmental and Technology Policy at the Directorate General of Oil and Gas, he acted as the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) counterpart in establishing the Indonesia Center of Excellence for CCS and CCUS and in preparing pilot CCS projects. During the same timeframe, he was also involved in regulating the design life extension of petroleum facilities in Indonesia.
Furthermore, from 2009 to 2018, he served as the Indonesian counterpart for the World Bank’s Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership (GGFR).
An engineer by training, Gusti holds a master’s degree in Petroleum Policy and a doctoral degree in Energy Law and Policy.
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Eugene Quah
Eugene Quah brings over 17 years of experience in industrial automation and energy management, with a strong track record in driving market growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation.
As Country President of Schneider Electric Malaysia since 2022, Eugene oversees the country’s strategic direction and operational efficiency across energy management and industrial automation businesses, leading the organisation toward sustainable revenue growth and long‑term value creation.
Guided by Schneider Electric’s mission to be the trusted partner and leader in energy technology, Eugene is committed to Advancing Energy Technology by accelerating digitalisation across homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure, and industries. Under his leadership, Schneider Electric Malaysia works closely with customers and partners to modernise systems, unlock efficiency, and build future‑ready capabilities aligned with local market realities.
Eugene is passionate about using digital technologies, data, and automation to strengthen Malaysia’s energy ecosystem, enabling progress today while laying the foundation for a more resilient and sustainable future.
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Chi Ling
Currently the VP of Real Estate and Site Development for EdgeConneX in APAC, Chi Yee Ling brings a wealth of regional experience from his service provider, OEM, and consultancy background. He understands the business and technical requirements of the Data Center and integrates both aspects to develop the right solution that balances technology with commercial and operational costs.
Chi has over 23 years of professional experience in Asia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand in Data Center Development, Mechanical and Electrical consulting, and Engineering and Project Management. This includes business planning, initial feasibility studies, technical due diligence, concept and detailed design, audits, feasibility studies, and construction management for mission-critical projects in sectors such as Service Providers, Cloud services, Banking, Telecommunications, and Financial Industry.
Chi is a registered Professional Engineer in Singapore and is an Accredited Tier Designer and Accredited Operations Specialist by the Uptime Institute with experience and involvement in over 100 data center designs and assessments around the world.
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Faris Mustaffa
Faris has over 30 years of experience in the marketing and trading of crude oil, petroleum products, and LNG through his tenure with PETRONAS and its related entities, including PETRONAS LNG Ltd., PETRONAS Trading Corporation, Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd., PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad, PETRONAS Niaga Indonesia, and Engen Petroleum in South Africa.
A visionary and transformational leader, he has led crude oil, petroleum product, and LNG marketing and trading businesses, including serving as CEO of PT PETRONAS Niaga Indonesia. He was also appointed Advisor to the PETRONAS Marketing & Trading Skill Group Fraternity, where he strengthened commercial and trading capabilities across the organisation.
Faris has driven numerous transformation initiatives, including advancing risk management practices in trading, digitalising retail performance management, restructuring trading capability development, and contributing towards the transformation of Malaysia’s gas market.
A Certified Solution Focused Coach, he believes in empowering people by leveraging their strengths and capabilities to achieve high performance. He is currently the Managing Director and CEO of Asia Gas Hub Sdn. Bhd. and Head of Energy at The eCEOs Sdn. Bhd.
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Chris Starling
Faris has over 30 years of experience in the marketing and trading of crude oil, petroleum products, and LNG through his tenure with PETRONAS and its related entities, including PETRONAS LNG Ltd., PETRONAS Trading Corporation, Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd., PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad, PETRONAS Niaga Indonesia, and Engen Petroleum in South Africa.
A visionary and transformational leader, he has led crude oil, petroleum product, and LNG marketing and trading businesses, including serving as CEO of PT PETRONAS Niaga Indonesia. He was also appointed Advisor to the PETRONAS Marketing & Trading Skill Group Fraternity, where he strengthened commercial and trading capabilities across the organisation.
Faris has driven numerous transformation initiatives, including advancing risk management practices in trading, digitalising retail performance management, restructuring trading capability development, and contributing towards the transformation of Malaysia’s gas market.
A Certified Solution Focused Coach, he believes in empowering people by leveraging their strengths and capabilities to achieve high performance. He is currently the Managing Director and CEO of Asia Gas Hub Sdn. Bhd. and Head of Energy at The eCEOs Sdn. Bhd.
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Esther Colwill
Esther Colwill is the President of Asia-Pacific and heads up Korn Ferry in Australia, setting the strategy and overseeing operations across the region.
Over the past two decades, Esther has helped some of the world’s leading organisations solve their biggest challenges and supported them through complex transformations. This sharp focus on problem solving and a mission to make an impact has been driving her career as a strategic consultant, spanning more than 25 years.
With a master’s degree in politics, philosophy, and economics from Oxford University, Esther brings a combination of political and economic insight and unmatched critical thinking to her clients – breaking down problems to their core principles to develop strategic solutions.
With a mission to cultivate future leaders and help organisations power performance through their talent, Esther leads her teams to create meaningful change at all levels – from individuals to businesses to entire communities and is particularly proud of the team’s work in the areas of government, non-profit and education.
In her APAC role, Esther bridges cultural divides and champions inclusive practices, leading from the front and setting the pace for her teams to push boundaries and uncover better ways of working. It’s a leadership approach she has cultivated through her love of climbing – successfully scaling the highest mountain on every continent – and as a parent of three children.
Prior to joining Korn Ferry in 2020, Esther spent four years at the helm of Accenture’s Communications, Media & Technology practice based in San Francisco, where she developed her deep understanding of the technology industry. She also held Partner and Principal positions across the US and Canada at Deloitte, where she spent more than a decade in the organisation’s Strategy and Operations consulting practice.
Esther’s global perspective and focus on making local impact through people, organisation strategy and technology empowers businesses in Australia and APAC to unleash performance and growth.
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Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser bin Abdul Wahid
Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid stands at the forefront of Sabah’s energy transformation, bringing over 30 years of distinguished service and leadership in the sector. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Nottingham, his career began in 1990 as an Operations Engineer at the Sabah Electricity Board, and has since evolved into a legacy of visionary leadership in regulatory and operational excellence.
Appointed CEO of the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) in 2023, Datuk Nasser previously led the Sabah Energy Unit, where he played a pivotal role in the historic devolution of regulatory powers from the federal to state government under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). As former CEO of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. (SESB), he oversaw a customer base of over 650,000 and steered operations generating over RM2 billion in annual revenue. His strategic foresight led to the development of the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Masterplan 2040 (SE-RAMP 2040), the state’s first comprehensive energy blueprint designed to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for generations to come.
Under his stewardship, Sabah recorded several national firsts in the energy sector. In 2023, the state saw the establishment of Sabah’s first Gas Competency Training Centre at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), a major milestone in developing local technical expertise. He also spearheaded the implementation of strategic pathways aimed at achieving 100% rural electrification, ensuring inclusive energy access for all communities. In parallel, local industry participation was significantly boosted through the tripling of registered local gas contractors and the introduction of a new contractor category for solar energy, supporting the growth of Sabah’s renewable energy ecosystem.
During his tenure at SESB, Datuk Nasser led a series of transformation initiatives that delivered unprecedented outcomes. Under his leadership, the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) was reduced to below 300 minutes marking a record low for Sabah’s power reliability. He also oversaw SESB’s first-ever Zakat contribution of RM7 million, alongside its inaugural dividend payment of RM17 million to the State Government, demonstrating strong financial stewardship. Additionally, SESB achieved a Net Current Asset position on its balance sheet and successfully settled legacy debts with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a major step forward in strengthening the organisation’s fiscal sustainability.
His leadership in integrity and governance set new benchmarks in Sabah’s private sector, including the rollout of the first Organizational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) and Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS). A registered Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate from the Board of Engineers Malaysia, and holder of the ASEAN Engineer Certification, Datuk Nasser also specializes in Internal Combustion Engine systems. His enduring commitment to local talent development is reflected in his appointment of 90 Sabahans to key positions within ECoS, reinforcing his reputation as a champion of local empowerment and sustainable regulatory advancement. Datuk Nasser’s visionary leadership continues to reshape Sabah’s energy future, anchored on the pillars of excellence, innovation, and integrity.
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Chris Starling
Chris Starling is the Chief Strategy Officer of JERA Asia, based in Singapore. He leads strategy development, business planning, and market intelligence activities for JERA’s gas-to-power and low-carbon thermal power businesses across South and Southeast Asia.
With 20 years of experience across Asian and European energy markets, Chris’ expertise covers energy market analysis and strategy development across the fuel-to-power and renewable energy sectors in Asia. His work spans policy and regulation, fundamentals and forecasting, and competitor analysis. Chris has also authored and contributed to numerous energy market publications and assessments on behalf of organizations such as the Asian Development Bank.
Prior to JERA, Chris held roles at European energy utilities and at a leading Asian consultancy. Within Asia, he has led teams on strategic initiatives and advisory services across South and Southeast Asia energy markets, including transaction advisory work to support major M&A deals in markets such as the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Chris also serves on the Board of Directors and Investment Committee at Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO Group), a leading power business based in Thailand. He holds an MBA from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom.
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Syahrunizam Tan Sri Samsudin
Syahrunizam Samsudin is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Malakoff Corporation Berhad, having joined the company on 1 September 2025 following his tenure as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UEM Edgenta Berhad.
He has held several leadership roles, including Chief Executive Officer of TnG Sdn. Bhd., where he led Malaysia’s largest electronic payments company through a full digital transformation and launched the TnG e-Wallet in collaboration with Ant Financial. He was also Chief Executive Officer of MTU Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and President of Scomi Engineering Bhd. and was involved in establishing ventures such as SBS Technology Solutions and Ata Plus. Earlier, he played a key role in setting up iPerintis (now Petronas ICT Sdn. Bhd.), where he later served as the Chief Operating Officer.
He holds a double degree in Commerce (Accounting) and Laws (LLB Hons) from the Australian National University and is a member of the Harvard Club of Malaysia.
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Dato' Dr. Ir. Guntor Tobeng
Dato’ Ir. Muhamad Guntor Mansor Tobeng is a Malaysian professional engineer, renewable energy specialist, and corporate leader with extensive experience in solar energy development and sustainable infrastructure. He serves as Managing Director of Gading Kencana Sdn. Bhd., a company recognized for pioneering large-scale solar and green power projects in Malaysia.
He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1986 and later received an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Science) from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia in 2020. A registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and a Registered Electrical Energy Manager, he has played a major role in advancing Malaysia’s renewable energy sector.
Throughout his career, Dato’ Ir. Muhamad Guntor has led the design and development of multiple large-scale solar farms and green energy initiatives across Malaysia. His achievements have earned numerous recognitions, including the CIDB Fellowship Award, ASEAN Energy Award, National Energy Award, and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He is also an active speaker, industry advisor, and advocate for sustainable energy development in the ASEAN region.
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Ir. Hasmarizal bin Hassan
Ir. Hasmarizal bin Hassan is the Chief Grid Officer (CGO) with over 27 years of experience in Engineering & Design, Operation & Maintenance, and Asset Development for the GRID Division. He ensures the long-term sustainable growth and profitability of the division through effective resource management and optimisation. Hasmarizal plays a pivotal role in guiding TNB in realising the ASEAN Power GRID and driving the Energy Transition agenda. He also plays a vital role in ensuring TNB provides timely and reliable supply to Data Centres. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University Tenaga Nasional/Melbourne Business School and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) from Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, University of London.
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Aritra Jana
Aritra is a Partner with Kearney and brings over 15 years of global experience in industry and consulting across key markets in APAC, UK, Europe, Middle East. He is known as a Strategic Transformation Leader serving clients across sectors like energy, utilities, renewables and industrials on end-to-end value creation.
In last 8+ years, Aritra had significant exposure in Southeast Asia serving public and private sector clients across Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Aritra is trusted advisor to senior clients and Board members,helping them solve complex business issues pertaining to portfolio, growth, sustainability, and business model
innovation. He brings proven experiences in large-scale transformations creating lasting impact and change covering areas like cost & performance improvement, commercial excellence and operating model.
Aritra is passionate about Energy Transition and actively contributes as a thought leader and member ofKearney’s Global Sustainability Platform, including publications, conferences and industry dialogues.
He is also recognized as a People leader building teams and knowledge communities through apprenticeship, coaching and collaboration for holistic growth and capability development.
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Jim Bullock
Jim helps energy companies leverage technology to solve business challenges and transition to a low-carbon future. With more than 15 years’ experience in operations, strategy, and new business development, he has supported initiatives across the power and utility value-chain – including renewable and thermal generation, distribution network operations, and behind-the-meter customer programs.
His background prior to Microsoft includes: corporate innovation at a Fortune-500 electric and gas utility; business development for an energy storage software start-up in Silicon Valley; and management consulting for clients across America, Asia, and Australia.
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