A Research Master’s graduate in Engineering from the University of Melbourne with over 20 years of international experience in digital transformation. He has led innovation across industries, from startups to public sector, earning global awards. Passionate about technology, Sam strives to drive meaningful societal and environmental impact.

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Dato' Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab is the Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia, with over 30 years of experience in the ICT industry across both public and private sectors. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan, UKM, University of Dubuque, and a PhD from the University of Queensland. Under his leadership, CyberSecurity Malaysia has achieved national milestones and global recognition. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor, has chaired numerous cybersecurity platforms, and was most recently honored with Malaysia’s National Technologist Award 2024.

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Stephanie is the CISO for Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa at BAT, bringing over 20 years of experience across consulting, banking, and FMCG. She approaches cybersecurity with a business-first mindset, focusing on enabling growth in a hyperconnected world. Recognized with awards including the CSO30 ASEAN & HK (2023, 2024) and Top Women in Security ASEAN (2021–2023), Stephanie is also a Certified Master NLP® Coach and Human-Centred Design Practitioner.

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A seasoned digital transformation leader with 30+ years of global experience, Hanapi drives innovation across sectors by integrating AI, cybersecurity, and ESG into strategic initiatives. A certified ICT professional and frequent speaker, he helps organizations build resilience and navigate the intersection of technology, sustainability, and geopolitical dynamics.

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Aaron Kee is Group Chief Business Officer at CARSOME, where he drives strategic integration, business development, and new growth opportunities. Since joining in 2017, he has held leadership roles including COO and Chief of Staff, leveraging his financial and operational expertise to strengthen CARSOME’s regional footprint and performance.

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Braendan Yong has over 25 years of experience in the field of information technology & security, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Al-Rajhi Bank. With a track record of excellence, Braendan has successfully spearheaded the implementation of various initiatives and standards for the Bank, ensuring the utmost protection of sensitive data in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. His expertise extends to the strategic deployment of robust technology capabilities across hybrid infrastructures.

Mr. Joo is a Visionary CTO with 20+ years’ experience driving digital transformation across multiple industries, leveraging AI, cloud, and OMO strategies to scale platforms and enhance customer experience.

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Tze Phei Tee spearheads the Group’s digital transformation and innovation agenda across global energy markets. With over a decade of experience spanning Oracle, IBM, Hitachi, Accenture and Wasco, he brings deep expertise in Industry 4.0, energy modernisation, and sustainability. Tze Phei has been at the forefront of Smart Grid and Energy Transition efforts in ASEAN since 2013. Known for blending strategic vision with emerging tech like AI, IoT, and data analytics, he is also a certified Agile Scrum Master.

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Frank Kang, Country Head and Associate Partner at Antler Malaysia, is a serial entrepreneur with 17 years of experience. He founded ventures backed by SoftBank, built one of Korea’s largest Twitter directories, scaled LivingSocial Malaysia, and launched Althea, Korea’s leading beauty e-commerce platform. Previously, he was Venture Partner at Vynn Capital.

Weisheng has led the majority of investments in Qualgro Fund 2 and has supported our portfolio companies on topics including hiring for key roles, developing go-to-market strategies, and product strategy. He has supported several companies in critical fundraises and exits, through his experience in capital markets and his extensive investor network. He has invested into data-centric companies that have a strong technology angle, including Supermom, Convosight, ErudiFi and Hevo. He is a trusted advisor and business partner to many entrepreneurs in the region.