5th Edition: Global CFO & Finance Transformation Conference and Awards 2025
28th - 30th October 2025 | 9AM - 5PM (GMT+8)
Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Rob Hosking
The Mighty Motivator
Shamane Tan
Chief Growth Officer, Sekuro
Dr. Tim Nedyalkov
CEO, Secure Nexus Corp, Cybersecurity and AI Expert
Joanne Rodrigues
Group Chief Financial Officer, Affin Bank Berhad
Zulaifah Abdul Ghani
Honorary Treasurer, Persatuan Pemudi Islam Singapura
Mayoon (ROME) Boonyarat
Director of Social Protection Strategy and Development Division, Bureau of Financial Inclusion Policy and Development, Ministry of Finance of Thailand
Pheng Leong Tan
Former Chief Financial Officer, BIBD (Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam)
Khairul Rifaie
Group Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, CIMB Group
Anil Singh Gill
President, FinTech Association of Malaysia
Mushahid Syed
Chief Financial Officer, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia
Naomi Hill
Vice President Finance and Operations, CFO APAC and Japan, IBM Singapore
Vinayak Sasitharan
Finance Director (CFO) Asia & Commercial Director Japan, The Arnott’s Group
Francisco M. del Mundo
Chief Finance and Strategy Officer, Universal Robina Corporation
Ashish Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer, Jiva
Prateek Bhandari
Head of FP&A, Asia Pacific (RC), Mars
Sim Siew Shan
Chief Strategy Officer, Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Nor Adni Ismail
Vice President Finance & Business Ventures, Multimedia University
Dato’ Sri Darwis Abdul Razak
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd
Chee Cheng Han, CPA, CA, MBA
Finance Director, GEODIS
Sanjeev Selvarajah
Finance Director, VAT Group
Norhafizah Md Shariff
Chief Financial Officer, Bank Simpanan Nasional
Master Trainer
Brian Kalish
Globally Recognized Expert In Finance, FP&A, And Treasury
FPAC Certified Corporate FP&A Professional, U.S.A
MBA in Business – Virginia Tech, U.S.A
Brian is a globally recognized expert in Finance and Treasury, based in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. With over 25 years of experience, he has addressed many of the most pressing issues facing Treasury and FP&A professionals today. His thought leadership has taken him around the world, speaking to audiences both large and small, and contributing regularly through his writing.
Currently, he serves as the Executive Leader – FP&A and Treasury at eCapital Advisors, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, he is passionately committed to building and strengthening the global FP&A community. To this end, he continues to host FP&A Roundtables and events across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America.
In addition to his executive role, Brian is also an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, and formerly served as the Executive Director of the Global FP&A Practice at AFP. Over the course of his career, he has held senior treasury and finance positions at institutions such as the FHLB, Washington Mutual/JP Morgan, NRUCFC, Fifth Third, and Fannie Mae.
EXPERIENCE:
- Trainer and Consultant specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis focused on Treasury, FP&A, and Investor Relations since 2015.
- Served as a consultant and provided external training and consulting for the IMF’s Budget Community Retreat & Change Management in 2018.
- Previously worked at the Association of Finance Professionals as an Executive Director of Global FP&A Practice from 2008–2015, managing the Finance Practice which included Corporate Finance, Accounting and Financial Reporting, Risk Management, FP&A, and Investor Relations.
- Also worked as VP of Global Investor Relations at FHLB-OF from 2005–2008, managing international and domestic investor relations programs, and as FVP of Debt and Liquidity Management at Washington Mutual in 2005, managing long and short-term funding activities, cash and liquidity function, banking and rating agency relations, and fixed income investor relations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- FP&A Transformation
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Analytics Intelligence
- Treasury
- Modern Finance Function CFO
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Organization Categories
- Best Finance Transformation Project Award
This award honors an organization that has successfully implemented a groundbreaking finance transformation project, demonstrating innovation, efficiency, and measurable impact. The project exemplifies excellence in aligning finance operations with business objectives while leveraging cutting-edge technologies across regional and global markets.
- Excellence in Financial Technology Award
This award recognizes an organization or individual that has achieved outstanding success in leveraging financial technology (FinTech) to drive innovation, efficiency, and transformation within the financial sector. The recipient has demonstrated excellence in implementing cutting-edge solutions that address key industry challenges.
- Best Finance Team of the Year Award
This award celebrates a finance team that has gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional results, demonstrating excellence in collaboration, innovation, and strategic impact. The winning team has played a critical role in achieving organizational objectives and setting a benchmark for efficiency and financial leadership.
- Best Start-up in Finance Award
This award celebrates an innovative start-up that has made a significant impact on the finance industry through groundbreaking ideas, solutions, or technologies. The recipient has demonstrated exceptional potential, creativity, and execution in addressing financial challenges, transforming customer experiences, or driving operational efficiency.
Individual Categories
- CFO of the Year
This prestigious award recognizes an exceptional CFO who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and financial acumen within their organization. The recipient of this award has played a pivotal role in enhancing financial performance, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and governance.
- Emerging Leader in Finance Award
This award recognizes a rising star in the finance industry who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact early in their career. The recipient of this award is a trailblazer who has shown remarkable potential in driving financial excellence, and inspiring others with their vision and commitment.
Honorable Judge
Brian Kalish
Globally Recognized Expert in Finance, FP&A, and Treasury
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speakers of highly sought-after experience, diverse expertise and specializations in various functions of finance.Event Description
The Global CFO & Finance Transformation Conference and Awards 2025 will explore an era defined by economic volatility, rising cybersecurity threats, shifting global tax regimes, increasing loan constraints, and complex investment landscapes, the role of the CFO has never been more critical or more challenged. The modern CFO must move beyond traditional number-crunching to become a strategic leader.
This conference brings together visionary finance leaders, technology experts, and policy strategists to explore how next-gen tools—like AI, data analytics, cloud-based ERP systems, and smart automation are reshaping the financial landscape. From mastering data governance to adapting to regulatory shifts and optimizing ESG investments, every session is designed to empower CFOs with the insights, skills, and networks they need to lead with confidence.
Who Should Attend?
- Group Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Investment Officers
- Head of FCC / AML / CTF
- Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
- Chief Transformation Officers
- Tax Managers
- Financial Controllers
- Finance Directors/ Managers
- Chief Accountants/ Managers
- Head of Digital Banking
- Investment Bankers
- Economic Policy Advisors
- Cybersecurity Managers
Departments (All Industries)
Financial Crime Compliance | Risk & Compliance | Regulatory Affairs | Financial Planning & Analysis | Corporate Finance | Strategy & Transformation | Change Management | Business Innovation | Tax | Finance Operations | Controllership | Accounting | Financial Reporting | Bookkeeping | Digital Banking
Technology & Innovation | Financial Services Transformation | Investment Banking | Capital Markets | Economic Strategy | Public Policy | Government & Regulatory Affairs | Information Security | IT Risk | Cybersecurity & Compliance
Why You Should Not Miss This Event?
In an era of unprecedented disruption and digital acceleration, the Global CFO & Finance Transformation Conference and Awards 2025 offers a rare opportunity to gain forward-looking insights from global finance leaders, explore the latest innovations in AI, automation, and cloud technologies, and discover real-world strategies for navigating economic volatility, regulatory shifts, and ESG priorities - empowering CFOs and senior finance professionals to lead with clarity, build resilient finance functions, and drive long-term value creation across their organizations.