Jason Teoh

Chief Compliance Officer, Revenue Group Berhad, Malaysia

Jason Teoh brings over 20 years of experience in consumer banking and e-payment industries, specializing in regulatory compliance. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Chief Compliance Officers in Malaysia by CEO Insights Asia in 2023, Jason is committed to developing simplified compliance systems that exceed customer expectations while safeguarding businesses. With a background in highly consumer-centric industries like retail and media, Jason emphasizes the importance of aligning business objectives with regulations to mitigate risks. As a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance and Expert Member of GLG, he stays updated on the latest governance practices. Jason’s expertise lies in interpreting and adapting regulatory compliance to traditional and digital environments, focusing on the customer journey and end-user experience. He excels in providing innovative solutions and managing multiple stakeholders up to CEO and Board level.

Rana Bhattacharjee

Director and Senior Client Advisor Alpha Quest Pte. Ltd., Singapore

Rana Bhattacharjee is the Director and Senior Client Advisor at Alpha Quest Pte. Ltd., a licensed fund management company, regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, providing wealth and portfolio management services to its clients. Rana has an extensive experience of over 20 years in the wealth management industry and worked for Private Banks including Fortis, Standard Chartered Private Bank and CIC Banque Privee before setting up Alpha Quest with his partners. He focuses on allocation across all traditional and alternative asset classes to achieve the portfolio goals for his clients. He is a CAIA, CFP, CMT and CFTe charterholder and has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

Chander Harikesavan

Founder & Principal Consultant, C1-Protect, Singapore

I’m Chander Harikesavan, with over 24 years of diverse experience spanning fintech, cybersecurity, consulting, and operational excellence. My career includes leadership roles in renowned consulting firms and global fintech organization. In the Fintech space I served as a director and global head of cybersecurity consulting teams. Notably, I’ve successfully established and nurtured teams from inception in new regions. Presently, my focus is on launching a new venture, with a keen interest in leveraging AI to drive innovation and operational excellence. Additionally, I have a passion for community engagement and have spearheaded several social impact initiatives. I am eager to contribute my wealth of experience to the committee and make a meaningful impact.

Dato’​ Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab

CEO, Cybersecurity Malaysia, Malaysia

Dato Ts. Dr Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab is the Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia, a cybersecurity specialist and technical agency that monitors e-sovereignty of the country. He has more than 30 years of ICT working experience in telecom and IT sector in both public and private sectors. A PhD holder from University of Queensland, Australia, Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Duqubue, Iowa, USA, Master’s in information technology, National University of Malaysia (UKM) and also a Bachelor of Science Engineering in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Amir became the first Malaysian to chair the World Trustmark Alliance (2014 – 2015); received Outstanding Chief Information/Security Officer at the 10th ASEAN CIO| CSO Summit and Awards 2014 in Vietnam and was bestowed Distinguished Alumni Award Winner 2021 by Australian Alumni Awards. On 28 June 2022, Dato’ Ts. Dr Amir was conferred the 2022 World Digital Economy Distinguished Leader Award by the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific. On 22 Oct 2022, he has been awarded Blockchain Icon of the Year 2022.

Francesco Burelli

Partner, Arkwright Consulting, UAE

Francesco Burelli is a Partner at Arkwright Consulting AG with over 23 years’ corporate and product strategy experience in retail and corporate payments, distribution channels, open banking, embedded finance and cross-industry platforms, superapps and ecosystems. Before his consulting career, Francesco worked at Midland Bank and HSBC and his experience spans across EMEA, APAC, NA and LA. Fellow of the London Institute of Banking and Finance., Francesco is a Learning Coach with INSEAD Executive Education for Strategy, Digital Transformation, AI, Fintech and Innovation programmes. Startup Bootcamp’ Best Fintech Mentor of the Year Award 2015 and the ATM Industry Association’s (ATMIA) Industry consultant of the Year 2014 he is a member of the Editorial advisory board member at Global Data / Verdict, judging panels member with the FT/TheBanker’s Digital Banking and Transaction Banking Awards and with the Pay360 Awards.

Brett King

CEO/Founder, The Futurists Network, USA

Brett King is an internationally bestselling author, futurist, and media personality, cited by President Xi Jinping for his book ‘Augmented’. With speaking engagements in over 50 countries, including keynotes for Web Summit, TEDx, and CES, he’s a prominent figure in the tech and finance world. Brett has appeared on major networks like CNBC and BBC, advised the Obama administration on Fintech, and was inducted into the Fintech Hall of Fame in 2020. He hosts the world’s leading Fintech Radio Show/Podcast, ‘Breaking Banks’, with 6.5 million listeners across 180 countries. Brett founded Moven, a groundbreaking mobile startup, raising over US$47 million. He’s been dubbed the ‘King of Disruptors’ by Banking Exchange, listed among the world’s top financial influencers, and recognized as one of the ‘coolest brands in banking’ by Bank Innovation. Shortlisted for the Advance Global Australian of the Year, Brett’s books ‘Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane’ and ‘Bank 4.0’ have earned critical acclaim, with the latter named Best Foreign Book for Russia in 2019. His latest book, ‘The Rise of Technosocialism’, is set for release in 2021.

Dr. Ken Ip

Chairman - Asia MarTech Society, Hong Kong

The author of “Life Hacks” and “Growth Hacks”, Dr. Ken Ip is an award-winning brand strategist, assistant professor, columnist and expert commentator in Web3, Real Estate, Branding and Digital Economy. Ken has held a variety of senior positions for leading multinationals and conglomerates, ranging from corporate consulting to public affairs advisory. He currently serves as Chairman of the Asia MarTech Society and on the Advisory Boards of several professional organisations, including two universities. He is also a strategic advisor for a Web3-focused VC firm with a USD75 million asset portfolio.

Kamlesh Nagware

Co-Founder, FSV Capital, India

Kamlesh is a TEDx speaker and co-founder of FSV Capital. He is among the top 30 influencers of blockchain in India and a founding member of the India Blockchain Forum. He is Hyperledger India Co-Chair and a member of the Hyperledger Technical Steering Committee (TSC2021-22). Also, blockchain mentor at APIARY Blockchain COE, which is STPI & MEITY (Govt. of India), and advisor to Web3, tokenization, and CBDC start-ups globally.

Saiprasad Raut

Strategy Advisor - Crypto & Web3, Worldpay, India

Saiprasad is acting as Strategic Advisor for partnerships for Worldpay Crypto and Web3 team. With 23+ years into the fintech industry, he held many leadership positions with blue chip organizations including FIS, Fiserv, Global Payments & Capgemini. Leading Strategic Innovation teams, and setting up the Product & Business roadmap and execution for these organizations, Saiprasad has been instrumental in growing the business and driving the innovation journey into emerging trends and GTM strategies. He is currently serving as Co Chair of Technology Steering and Product Committee, Corporate Utilization Committee for Hedera Hashgraph and made his presence as a speaker for various blockchain/web3 industry forums and events. He is also an active advisor for various web3 startups.