The World CIO 200 Summit in Malaysia Sparks Malaysia’s Digital Future

Global CIO Forum proudly announces the successful conclusion of the The Worlds CIO 200 Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of over 200 CIOs, IT leaders, and industry experts to discuss the evolving landscape of digital transformation and the pivotal role of technology in shaping the future.

The summit commenced with a warm welcome note by Anushree Dixit, Global Head of GEC Media Group, who set an inspiring tone for the day. Anushree emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in driving technological advancements and achieving organizational goals.

Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer of Cybersecurity Malaysia, delivered the Country Inaugural Keynote. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin highlighted the critical role of cybersecurity in today’s digital era and shared valuable insights on building robust cyber defenses to protect organizational assets and data.

Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar Osman, Head of IT – Shared Services at PNB Commercial Sdn. Berhad, followed with the Ambassador Keynote. Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar emphasized the significance of strategic IT leadership in fostering innovation and driving business growth.

The summit featured a dynamic panel discussion on “Creating a Unified Vision: Stress the importance of aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision for transformation, transcending cultural differences to create a unified sense of purpose and direction.” Moderated by Mr. Akmal Nizam, Director – IT at Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Malaysia Army Funds Board), the panel included:

• Melvin Foong Mun Hoe, CIO of GDeX Berhad
• Vijayaananth Arumugam, Head of IT Infra & Data Science at SD Guthrie Research Berhad
• Ts. Ahmad Kamal Hasan Basri, Head of Group IT at MARA Corporation

The session provided valuable perspectives on aligning diverse stakeholders and creating a cohesive vision for digital transformation.

Suja Raghav, Territory Sales Manager at Kissflow, presented an insightful session on KISSFLOW, showcasing innovative solutions for streamlining business processes and enhancing organizational efficiency.

The final session, “Technology as a Catalyst,” was moderated by Dr. Peter Leong, Business Director at MYCIO Services. The panel, comprising:

• Zainol Zainuddin, CTO of IPay88
• Vijaykumar Dayinde, CIO of Malaysia Airports
• CH Ngoh, Director Corporate Information Centre at Help University

examined how technology serves as a powerful catalyst for transformation, facilitating communication, collaboration, and the seamless integration of processes across borders.

The Global CIO 200 Summit concluded on a high note, leaving attendees inspired and equipped with valuable knowledge and strategies to drive digital transformation within their organizations.

Winners of the World CIO 200 – Malaysia Edition