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

5 months ago

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

SR. NO Name of the Nominee Organization Category
1 Vijayaananth, Arumugam SD Guthrie NEXT-GEN
2 Shankar, Karthikason Averis Sdn Bhd LEADER
3 Dr. Mohamed Ariff, Ameedeen Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah MASTER
4 Muaz, Nazim Ingress Corporation Berhad MASTER
5 Hafizzudin, Mohd Sabi KPS Berhad MASTER
6 Prem, Menon Commerz Global Service Solutions, a Commerzbank Group MASTER
7 Ts Izzat, Aziz Permodalan Nasional Berhad LEGEND
8 Zainol, Zainuddin iPay88 LEGEND
9 Dzulastra, Latib P&O Insurance Co Bhd LEGEND
10 Dr. Peter, Leong MyCIO Services LEGEND
11 Ts. Izuddin, Abdullah TNB Integrated Learning Solution LEGEND
12 Yew Jin, Kang PLUS LEGEND
13 Melvin, Foong Mun Hoe GDex Berhad LEGEND
14 James, Thang UCSI Group Holdings Sdn Bhd LEGEND
15 Megat Azmir Amir, Megat Iberahim Selangor Dredging Berhad LEGEND
16 Yan Yee, Boey SterlingCheck LEGEND
17 Choo Hoo, Neoh SAM Engineering & Equipment Berhad LEGEND
18 Jason, Heng YTL Communications Sdn Bhd LEGEND
19 Alain, Boey PETRONAS LEGEND
20 Julian, Wong The Ascott Limited LEGEND
21 Malik Murad Ali Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad LEGEND
22 CH, Ngoh HELP University LEGEND
23 BALJIT, SINGH DIGITAL NASIONAL BHD LEGEND
24 Tony, Wong IGB Berhad LEGEND
25 Akmal, Nizam Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera LEGEND
26 Vijaykumar, Dayinde Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) LEGEND
27 Eric, Law Webull Securities (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. LEGEND
28 Sutheshnathan, Sunmuganathan Maybank LEGEND
29 Sujjath, Ahmed Valiram LEGEND
30 Zulfika, Dahalan Ekuiti Nasional Berhad LEGEND
31 Manfred, Tong Mulpha International Bhd LEGEND
32 Mohd Rezal, Zakaria FIS Group LEGEND
33 Ragunathan, Gopalakrishnan HRD CORP LEGEND
34 Mohd Suhail, Amar Suresh Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) LEGEND
35 ZAIRIL ANUAR, AHMAD Koperasi Co-opbank Pertama Malaysia Berhad LEGEND
36 Alex, Tan Yinson LEGEND
37 Maz, Mirza KWAP – Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) / Pension Fund Incorporated LEGEND
38 Ts. Lukman, M Said KLCC Holdings SB LEGEND
39 Yong Howe, Chua UEM Edgenta LEGEND
40 Ts. AHMAD KAMAL, HASAN BASRI MARA Corporation LEGEND
41 Azizi, Rashdi SAPURA ENERGY BERHAD LEGEND
42 Mei Yen (Renee), Ling PwC LEGEND
43 Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar, Osman PNB Commercial Sdn. Berhad LEGEND
44 Mohd Hanapi, Bisri Petra Energy LEGEND
45 Jimmy, Wong Genting Malaysia Berhad LEGEND
46 Jia Yee, Low Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad LEGEND

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