


Finance is at the forefront of business transformation, evolving into a dynamic, strategic force that shapes the future of organizations. No longer confined to managing numbers, today’s finance leaders are tasked with driving innovation, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and steering their companies through increasingly complex landscapes. As the demands of the modern financial environment grow, so too does the need for CFOs and finance professionals to lead with agility, foresight, and resilience.
The emergence of AI, blockchain, hyper-automation, and decentralized finance (DeFi) is revolutionizing the finance function, turning it into a catalyst for growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Now, more than ever, finance must bridge the gap between operations and strategy—leveraging data analytics, automation, and digital currencies to unlock value, streamline processes, and empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
This year’s summit will go beyond discussing theoretical possibilities; it will offer real-world solutions and practical steps that senior finance executives can adopt to drive operational efficiency, enhance customer engagement, and sustain long-term growth. Attendees will gain unparalleled insights into the latest AI-driven innovations, the impact of digital currencies, and the emerging role of finance in shaping business strategy for a greener, more sustainable future.
AFIS 2025 is more than just a conference—it is a launchpad for transformation, providing the tools and knowledge finance leaders need to unlock the true potential of the finance function, transform operational capabilities, and thrive in the new financial reality. Join us to engage with top-tier experts, immerse yourself in forward-thinking discussions, and become part of the finance revolution that will define the next decade.

EVENT
INTRODUCTION


Us In Numbers
500+
DELEGATES
35+
SPEAKERS
15+
DISCUSSIONS
30+
EXHIBITORS

2025 Thoughtful
Leaders
2025 SPEAKERS LINEUP
The AFIS2025 speaker roster brings together a distinguished group of visionaries, industry experts, and leaders in finance innovation. These speakers are at the forefront of digital transformation, sustainability, and regulatory change, offering fresh perspectives on the future of finance in the ASEAN region. Their insights will inspire new strategies and drive meaningful conversations that shape the financial landscape for years to come.
Fozia Amanulla
Chief Executive Officer
Boost Bank
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Jean-Paul Binot
Program Director - Asia Global Business Services Council
The Conference Board
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Zulaifah Abdul Ghani
Ex Regional CFO
ISS Global Forwarding
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Dipesh Patel
Regional CFO, APAC
Intertek
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Giselle A. Geronimo
Head of Finance, Vice
President Finance
Accounting & Procurement
Shearwater CPO
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Devang Merchant
Global Controller &
Regional Director Sales
(Industrial) SEA
Petronas Lubricant International
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Rui Yuan
Regional Head
LucaNet ASEAN
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Mike San Diego
Senior Vice President / CFO
EON Group
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Kelvin Ang
Senior Account Executive
LucaNet
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Martyn van Wensveen
Senior Financial Services
Consultant
EY Singapore
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Ralph Stein
Consultant
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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Mohammed Farhan
Enterprise Business Lead
ClearTax
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Danny Han Seng Foong
VP & Head of Asia Strategy
Telenor Group
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Amrit Shrestha
Chief Financial Officer
Haad Thip Public Company Limited
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Frank Tsai
Vice President & Senior
Customer Finance Advisor
Hitachi Energy
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Abe Karar
Founder / CEO
Alchemy DS, Canada
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Anju De Alwis
Managing Director
Ultimate Access Education
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Faisal Malik
Managing Partner
FMC Group
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Joanne Tsung
Director Finance Controlling APAC MEA and Director GSSC KL
Electrolux
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Melisa Hendrawati
CFO / Finance Director
Superbank
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Sathishkumar Kanagasabapathi
Senior Manager
Deloitte Consulting Malaysia Sdn Bhd
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Jennifer Wong
Chief Financial Officer
Maxis
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Eric Lee
ASEAN Enterprise Manager
OneStream Software
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Dato’ Nabilah Abdul
Mubin
Vice President and
Director - Finance
ExxonMobil Exploration &
Production Malaysia Inc
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Rishi Ganiswaran
Head of Legal (Technology) & Group Chief Privacy Officer
Yinson
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Jogendra Singh
President & Group CFO
Hero Enterprise
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Azleen Waris
Group Financial Controller
Foxtel Group
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Rafidah Jumal
VP FO Controller
Shell Business Service Centre
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Mohd Khairul Izzad
Mohammed Shamsudin
Chief Financial Officer
KPJ Healthcare Berhad
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Albert Ateng
VP, Finance And
Technology
Lemonilo
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Daniel Viertel
Director, Sales and Business Development,
CCH®️ Tagetik, Wolters Kluwer
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Ramanathan Thiagarajan
Chief Financial Officer
airasia MOVE
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2025 SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
Lucanet is the CFO Solution Platform built for modern finance leaders. By uniting, standardized, compliance-ready insights in one easy-to-use, out-of-the-box SaaS platform, Lucanet’s intelligent solution delivers exceptional time-to-value that enables CFOs to lead with ease. Thousands of customers around the world rely on Lucanet every day for transparent data and intelligent workflows they need to manage their strategic and reporting needs, make confident decisions, improve productivity, and create strategic value with speed and accuracy.
ClearTax Malaysia is Asia’s #1 e-invoicing solution provider. We are an MDEC-accredited provider of comprehensive e-invoicing solutions, helping businesses across all sectors achieve 100% compliance with LHDN guidelines. Our scalable and secure platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with any ERP, POS, or e-commerce system, offering a robust architecture that adapts to the unique needs of businesses, whether B2B or B2C. With extensive experience across the GCC, Saudi, and Indian markets, ClearTax brings deep regulatory and compliance expertise to our clients. Our understanding of diverse tax landscapes ensures that businesses can navigate complex regulations seamlessly, regardless of their operating region. With over 25 million e-invoices processed and a 99.99% success rate, ClearTax is trusted by more than 300 of Malaysia’s largest brands. Our advanced e-invoicing solutions not only streamline invoice generation but also offer comprehensive error correction assistance, tax reconciliation features, and real-time monitoring through a centralized dashboard.
OneStream is how today’s Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past and Take Finance Further by steering the business to the future. It’s the leading enterprise finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy and execution. Our Digital Finance Cloud unifies core financial and broader operational data. It also processes and embeds AI for better planning and forecasting so customers can adopt and achieve greater value as their business needs evolve.
SILVER SPONSORS
Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information, software solutions and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. The award-winning CCH Tagetik expert solution provides the strategic & financial intelligence platform that enables CFOs and their peers, in global enterprises, to propel their strategy with faster and better-informed decisions. CCH Tagetik provides a comprehensive, data-driven, AI-based CPM platform for Financial Close & Consolidation, Extended Planning including financial & operational planning, ESG and Regulatory reporting, and Corporate Tax including Global Minimum Tax. With embedded AI and state-of-the-art governance, the open and extensible platform easily connects leading operational solutions to create enterprise-wide insights, drive growth, and navigate change for our customers to gain the greatest value, today and tomorrow.
BRONZE SPONSORS
With a clear idea of tech-first and tech-forward, Binary Semantics was incepted in 1986. Binary Semantics is a global technology company, specialized in digital transformation, AI, Taxtech, Insurtech, IoT, Data Solutions, and Productized services across various industries, including Insurance, BFSI, Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG and more. With over 38 years of experience, serving 2500+ clients, and 5000+ person-years of expertise, we provide comprehensive customized solutions. Collaborating with esteemed Technology Partners, we support diverse clientele worldwide.
OUR
HISTORY
In 2024, we proudly launched the inaugural ASEAN Finance Innovation Summit (AFIS2024), bringing together top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the region to explore cutting-edge advancements in the finance sector. AFIS2024 focused on transformative trends such as AI-driven automation, digital assets, and sustainable finance, sparking discussions that paved the way for actionable insights and strategies. This highly successful event became a platform for thought leadership, collaboration, and growth in the financial ecosystem, laying the foundation for an even bigger and more impactful AFIS2025.

INDUSTRIES INVOLVED
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