HE LEADS: Global Leadership & Executive Excellence Conference & Awards 2026

Lead Boldly. Govern Wisely. Build a Legacy That Lasts.

Featuring Global Leaders Across Asia, Middle East, Europe & Beyond

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17th - 19th November 2026 | 9AM - 5PM (GMT+8)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NickJonsson

Nick Jonsson

Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, Limitless Executive Solutions

Mimi Nicklin

Mimi Nicklin

Founder of Empathy Everywhere

Charles Brewer

Charles Brewer

Group Chief Executive Officer, Pos Malaysia Berhad

Sanjiv Gupta

Sanjiv Gupta

President & Country Head, IBM Philippines

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HE LEADS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2026

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD CATEGORIES

1. CEO of the Year

2. Trailblazing Male Leader of the Year

3. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award

FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS

4. Finance Powerhouse Male Leader Award 

5. Information Technology Visionary Male Leader Award

6. Human Resources Male Leader Excellence Award

7. Operations Excellence Male Leader Award

8. Sales & Business Growth Male Leader Award

9. Legal & Compliance Male Leader Award

10. Audit Male Leader of The Year Award

11. Risk Management Male Leader Award

12. ESG & Responsible Leadership Award

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC INFLUENCE AWARDS

13. Board Leadership Excellence Award

14. Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Award

15. Marketing and Brand Leadership Award

16. Procurement Male Leader Award

17. Supply Chain Male Leader Award

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hours of executive leadership sessions, keynotes & real-world case studies.

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hours of hands-on masterclass workshops on governance, decision-making & leadership under pressure.

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senior executives and leaders across industries, regions & sectors.

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global speakers in executive leadership, governance & corporate excellence.

Event Description

Across the globe, senior executives and CEOs are navigating a complex landscape shaped by economic volatility, increasing governance expectations, evolving workforce dynamics, and rapid technological disruption. At the same time, leadership itself is being redefined, requiring a shift from traditional command-and-control models to more adaptive, accountable, and human-centric approaches.

HE LEADS 2026 is designed as a strategic platform for senior leaders to address these realities head-on.

This conference brings together global and regional executives to share real-world leadership experiences, critical decision-making frameworks, and practical strategies for leading in today’s environment. From navigating high-stakes business decisions and strengthening governance, to managing leadership pressure, building high-performance teams, and redefining personal leadership identity, the agenda is built to deliver both strategic insight and practical application.

Who Should Attend

ALL POSITIONS | ALL DEPARTMENTS

Board Members | Chief Officers (CEO, CFO, CMO, CHRO, CTO, CRO, CIO, CSO) | Executive Vice Presidents | Senior Vice Presidents | Vice Presidents | Assistant Vice Presidents | Directors | Senior Directors | General Managers | Heads of Departments | Managers | Executives

What You Will Walk Away With

1. Make Better Decisions When the Stakes Are Highest

2. Build High-Performance Teams That Deliver Across Generations

3. Lead the Shift in Workforce Mindsets & Performance Culture

4. Gain Unfiltered Insights from Leaders Who Have Faced Real Consequences

5. Navigate AI, Disruption & Leadership Accountability with Clarity

6. Strengthen Governance, Risk Oversight & Leadership Credibility

7. Lead Through Economic Volatility & Strategic Uncertainty

8. Sustain Peak Leadership Performance Without Burnout

9. Define Your Leadership Identity & Long-Term Legacy

10. Master Emotional Intelligence as a Strategic Leadership Tool

11. Lead with Authority, Presence, and Lasting Resilience

Past Feedback

" It was overall a great session. Very insightful for someone like me to understand how CFOs think and work around the globe. "

Zuraini.

Manager, Finance Accounting Management, Malaysia

" Excellent real live demonstration of the relevant functions finance professional would be using with paid version of ChatGPT to ease our lives of mundane task and work on more value adding projects "

Siew.

Senior Executive, Malaysia

" It was great to work with CWI. Their attention to detail was impeccable. The Business Continuity & Crisis Management workshop was fluid and went very smoothly! CWI presented and managed the participants with great patience and have delivered fully on their commitments to me. "

Ta.

Group CFO, Dubai

" The speakers are sharing their top experiences to the audiences and I feel that this event is playing a critical and crucial role in terms of developing the finance and audit industry and taking it to the next level. "

Dr. Chetan.

Trade Advisor, India

" We've just been blown away and we actually loved it hearing from the speakers and listen to the life and actual real experiences that the CFOs have had to offer. "

Naomi.

CFO, Fiji

" I've felt that everything was organized, from the stage, the presentation, and the coordination. "

Pierre.

Senior Audit Specialist, Philippines

" My first impression of this event is wow! It's great because you have brought together some of the smartest people into this event and not just from Malaysia but also from all over the region. "

Jessica.

CFO, Malaysia

" Attending the course has assisted deeply in my understanding of what would be expected of me, as well as the fulfillment of my role & upcoming role. "

Andrew.

Senior Managing Director, Kuala Lumpur

" This course was mind-blowing. It gave me insight regarding the whole concept of investment in culture, and how human beings are the force. It was an amazing Masterclass. "

Zaka.

Chief Risk Officer, Saudi Arabia