Global CIO Forum Leads the Charge in Singapore

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The World CIO 200 Summit, organised by the Global CIO Forum, recently orchestrated a trailblazing event in Singapore, heralding a transformative era in digital innovation and synergy among IT leaders in Southeast Asia. This momentous summit united some of the region’s most visionary minds in technology and business, fostering a dynamic exchange of insights, strategic deliberations, and the unveiling of avant-garde solutions for the digital frontier.

The event commenced with a welcome note from Malavika Shanker, President SEA, GEC Media Group, who set the tone for the evening by highlighting the importance of the Global CIO Forum’s mission in Southeast Asia. She emphasized the need for continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptation in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Anushree Dixit, Global Head, GEC Media Group, took the stage to present “Charting the Path: Navigating the Global CIO Forum Journey.” She shared the forum’s journey from its inception, spreading across 50 countries, and highlighted the exciting plans for the 2024 edition in South Africa. Anushree’s presentation underscored the forum’s commitment to fostering global collaboration and knowledge sharing among CIOs.

This was followed by Manoj Saxena, Chairman of RosettaNet GS1 Singapore, who provided an insightful overview of the partnership between the Global CIO Forum and the RosettaNet GS1 Digital Standards Consortium. He discussed the importance of digital standards in driving seamless integration and interoperability in the global digital economy.

Fireside Chat with Guest of Honour

A fireside chat with Loh Sin Yong, Director of Trade Trust (IMDA), served as a highlight of the evening.  Loh shared his perspectives on the role of digital trust in international trade and the importance of secure and transparent digital transactions. His insights resonated with the audience, emphasizing the critical role of trust in the digital age.

Unleash the Might: Creating a Unified Vision

The panel discussion titled “Unleash the Might: Creating a Unified Vision” focused on the importance of aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision for transformation. Moderated by Nicole Tretwer, VP of Business Development at Integrated Logistics, the panel featured speakers, including Clara Lee, Chief of Data Science Practice at NUS-ISS; Mayda Lim, Managing Director, Group Technology & Operations at OCBC; Natalie Que, Chief Information, Digital and Data Officer – Southeast Asia and North Asia at Kenvue; and Juliana Chua, Sr. Director & Head at EssilorLuxottica. The panelists shared their experiences and strategies for fostering collaboration and driving innovation within their organizations.

Kissflow Presentation

Suja Raghav, Territory Sales Manager at Kissflow, delivered an engaging presentation on the power of digital transformation in streamlining business processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Suja highlighted how Kissflow’s solutions empower organizations to adapt to the digital age with agility and precision.

The Magic of AI to Enhance Customer Journey

The final session of the evening, “The Magic of AI to Enhance Customer Journey,” explored how artificial intelligence can revolutionize customer experiences. Moderated by Vinay Awasthi, Managing Director, Greater Asia at HP, the panel featured distinguished speakers Dr. Darron Sun, Head of Information Technology at Hong Kong Housing Society; Junfeng Zhang, CTO at Porsche Digital China; Ravel Lai, Executive Director & CIO at Uni-China Group; and Dick Wong, Managing Director, Head of Fintech at CCB International. The panelists discussed the transformative potential of AI in understanding and enhancing customer journeys, overcoming challenges, and driving innovation.

Winners of The Global CIO Forum – Singapore edition

Serial No. Name of the Nominee Organization Category Country
1 Aaron, Lee YF Life Insurance Legend Hong Kong
2 Allan, Wong Hong Kong Baptist University Legend Hong Kong
3 Alvin, Ong Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) Legend SINGAPORE
4 Amaar, Khan BNY Mellon Legend SINGAPORE
5 Arul Jesuvivek, Chinnappan JP Morgan & Chase Legend SINGAPORE
6 Ashley Albern, Fernandez Huawei International Pte Ltd Leader SINGAPORE
7 Clara, lee NUS-ISS Legend SINGAPORE
8 Daniel, Suraboyini SIPEF Legend SINGAPORE
9 Danny, Chan Mastercard Legend SINGAPORE
10 Darron, Sun Hong Kong Housing Society Legend Hong Kong
11 Dick, Wong CCB International Legend Hong Kong
12 Frankie, Shuai DWS Group (Deutsche Bank Asset Management) Legend SINGAPORE
13 Gary, Lam Livi Bank Legend Hong Kong
14 Javen, Lim Straits Financial Group Legend SINGAPORE
15 Jie, Li OneConnect Smart Technology Co., Ltd. Legend CHINA
16 Jim, Sarka J&J MedTech Legend SINGAPORE
17 Juliana, Chua EssilorLuxottifa Legend SINGAPORE
18 Junfeng, Zhang Porsche Digital China Legend CHINA
19 Kevin, Chang Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Legend SINGAPORE
20 Khalid, Nizami Ecolab Pte. Ltd Legend SINGAPORE
21 Leo, Tsang Emperor Group Legend Hong Kong
22 Lie Chen, Tan Hop Lun Legend SINGAPORE
23 Linus, Tham IHH Healthcare Legend SINGAPORE
24 Madhivanan, Periannan TASConnect Legend SINGAPORE
25 Manish, Doshi Ennovi Precision Technology Pte Ltd Legend SINGAPORE
26 Manju, Jalali International Baccalaureate Legend SINGAPORE
27 Manoj, Saxena RosettaNet Singapore GS1 Digital standards consortium Legend SINGAPORE
28 Mayda, Lim OCBC Legend SINGAPORE
29 Miao, Song GLP Legend SINGAPORE
30 Michael, Tao Zoetis Master CHINA
31 Natalie, Que Kenvue Legend SINGAPORE
32 Nirupam, Das Liberty Mutual Master SINGAPORE
33 Ravel, Lai Uni-China Group Legend Hong Kong
34 Sadiq, Rowther Adecco Asia Pacific Legend SINGAPORE
35 Santosh, Nair Siemens Healthineers Legend SINGAPORE
36 Sudhanshu, Duggal Procter & Gamble Master SINGAPORE
37 Suk-Wah, Kwok TransUnion Legend Hong Kong
38 Supriya, Rao Patwardhan DHL Group Legend SINGAPORE
39 Suresh, Subramaniam Yusen Logistics (Singapore) Pte Ltd Legend SINGAPORE
40 Thirumal Raj, C Elite Digital Logistics Legend SINGAPORE
41 Vicky, Abhishek Johnson & Jonhson Legend SINGAPORE
42 Wart Teao, Phoon APL Logistics Ltd Legend SINGAPORE
43 Zhang, Tianlong Hobolite LLC Master CHINA

The Global CIO Forum SEA Summit concluded on a high note, leaving attendees inspired and equipped with new ideas to drive digital transformation within their organizations. GEC Media Group continues to lead the way in creating platforms for knowledge exchange and collaboration among CIOs and technology leaders worldwide.

 

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