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Jane Lo
Podcast Host & Director, Finboxx, Singapore
Jane Lo
Podcast Host & Director, Finboxx, Singapore
Jane started her career in Canada after graduating from Electrical and Computer Engineering and M.B.A studies, and worked in the City of London for 10 years before relocating back to Singapore. She has extensive experience working with financial institutions and consultancies, including implementing solutions using data predictive analytics to detect anomalies and fraud. She currently specialises in helping firms manage today’s emerging risks, including cyber and data protection measures, anti-money laundering frameworks, capacity and capabilities building to combat financial crime and threats in the cyber space. More on her podcasts and interviews can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@misscyberpenny
Gian Mahil
Strategic Leadership & Growth Architect | Non-Executive Director, The FinTechGuys, UK
Gian Mahil
Strategic Leadership & Growth Architect | Non-Executive Director, The FinTechGuys, UK
Fuelling exponential growth and navigating complex challenges are my passions. As a seasoned business leader with a distinguished First Class (Distinction) MBA, I leverage a proven track record in leading teams, driving profitability, and shaping strategic vision.
My expertise spans change management, corporate governance, strategic planning, and financial management, honed through experience at international banks and executive roles. I've successfully managed multi-million pound projects and guided organisations through dynamic market landscapes.
Beyond boardroom expertise, I actively contributed for 20+ years as a board member for a charity, fostering a results-oriented and collaborative spirit. I'm known for my contagious passion for excellence and ability to roll up my sleeves when needed.
My collaborative approach and impeccable communication skills ensure seamless integration with your team. Let's unlock your organization's full potential.
Kamlesh Nagware
Co-Founder, FSV Capital, India
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.
Guy Sheppard
Chief Commercial Officer, Aboitiz Data Innovation, Singapore
Guy Sheppard
Chief Commercial Officer, Aboitiz Data Innovation, Singapore
As Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI)’s Chief Commercial Officer, Guy Sheppard plays a key role in continuing the advancement of ADI’s mission to drive the adoption of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence tools and solutions that can help reduce operational cost, drive effectiveness within financial crime processes, collections, alternate lending, data sharing processes, and ultimately accelerate more inclusive financing.Guy has over 16 years of experience in Financial Crime, Cyber and Fraud having led Financial Crime commercial and markets teams for SWIFT in the Americas, UK and the Asia Pacific. In his career, he has worked for Bankers Almanac (now Accuity), Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, LexisNexis and with the Metropolitan Police Terrorist Finance Investigations Unit on a Joint Venture. As a recognized domain expert and speaker in Due Diligence, Fraud, Cyber and Sanctions technology assurance, he is also an active individual in the community, having held various positions such as being a former member of the Singapore FinTech Association’s RegTech sub-committee and Course Director for the Wealth Management Institute’s InfoSec Central Bank training programme. Guy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Medieval Literature from the University of Exeter and holds a Master of Arts in Marketing from Kingston University.
Louise Chew KY
Alumnus of UC Berkeley Business School
Louise Chew KY
Alumnus of UC Berkeley Business School
Louise Chew is an Alumnus of UC Berkeley Business School & accomplished Banking Technology Projects Management specialist for the past decade. She has driven enterprise-wide projects for banks such as Citibank, Barclays Retail, RHB Bank, and several others with TCO of several million SGD. Recently, she has championed teams to deploy digital transformation projects such as a Digital e-wallet mobile application and web-based version for the payments and remittance functionality for a well-known Corporate & Retail banking entity in Singapore, hosted in the Amazon cloud. In this high-profile strategic project, she worked closely with the appointed service provider which is a Fintech unicorn.
She has always been passionate about how emerging technologies like blockchain and digital assets can further advance the way how the business of banking works. A strong believer in the ever evolving world of Crypto landscape beyond Bitcoins, she is perpetually inspired by the innovative power of the Fintech ecosystem poised to create value through innovations that make future financial transactions more efficient and effective.
Camilla Bullock
CEO, Emerging Payments Association Asia, Australia
Camilla Bullock
CEO, Emerging Payments Association Asia, Australia
Camilla is an entrepreneur, connector, and influencer in the global payments industry. She leads critical discussions, speaks at industry events, and represents EPAA members on global platforms. Under her leadership, EPA Asia has cultivated a robust community dedicated to enhancing interoperability and harmonization of regulation. Through her work, she connects vital industry players, encourages collaboration, and amplifies innovation opportunities and business growth for members. Prior to her role at EPAA, she spent 14 years at the LSEG group in various roles.
Shishir Kumar Singh
Group Head of Information Security, Advance Intelligence Group, Singapore
Shishir Kumar Singh
Group Head of Information Security, Advance Intelligence Group, Singapore
Shishir Kumar Singh is a highly accomplished and award-winning Information Security Leader with a distinguished 14+ year career. He is renowned for spearheading robust cybersecurity strategies and programs that align with organizational objectives, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of security excellence. His core competencies include strategic leadership, incident response, regulatory compliance, and security risk management. Shishir began his career as an external security consultant, gaining invaluable insights into various organizations' security challenges. Today, he brings a wealth of experience as an internal security advisor, guiding organizations in crafting robust cybersecurity strategies.
Throughout his career, Shishir has held key roles in renowned organizations, including Advance Intelligence Group, Grab, Trianz Holdings, and SISA. In these positions, he spearheaded comprehensive cybersecurity programs aimed at safeguarding businesses, individuals, and critical infrastructures. As a distinguished Information Security Leader, Shishir Kumar Singh is dedicated to advancing the field of cybersecurity and safeguarding organizations from evolving threats. His expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence make him a sought-after speaker and advisor in the cybersecurity domain.
Laksh Gangwani
Chief Revenue Officer (APAC & Middle East), ViewTrade Holding Corp., Singapore
Laksh Gangwani
Chief Revenue Officer (APAC & Middle East), ViewTrade Holding Corp., Singapore
Laksh serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for ViewTrade Holding. He has played a critical role in steering their transformation into a prominent wealth management platform and their exponential growth across APAC by integrating revenue, marketing, proposition and customer engagement into a seamless single team.
Prior to ViewTrade, one of his most notable works came with Symphony, where he started and scaled Symphony’s award-winning wealth management proposition. In 2021, for his work in the Wealth Management industry, Laksh was recognized as the Leading Individual by WealthBriefing Asia. Lastly, Laksh is also the founder DigiJanus - a community of leaders, innovators, and trailblazers, to expedite the transformation of the financial industry.
Ekta Singh
Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Rapyd, Singapore
Ekta Singh
Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Rapyd, Singapore
Passionate about compliance & financial crime, that's what Ekta is all about. She brings a wealth of knowledge and awareness of ethics, compliance, business management, current industry trends, and technological advancement in the Fintech, regulatory compliance, and RegTech areas. Ekta has forward forward-looking approach to managing compliance and operational challenges. She has been in the Financial Industry for more than a decade and in her professional career she adored the role of Financial advisor, supervisor, Sales management, business head, Regional Head of compliance, and Risk & Compliance head.
Ekta has 3 Masters degree and various certification like ICA, ACAMS etc. She is a Subcommittee member of Regtech at the Singapore Fintech Association, an Active working group member of ACCESS, an AML working group member at Global Digital Finance (GDF), Trainer at RHT academy and Fintelekt focussing compliance, fraud management, risk assessment, and AML/CFT. Apart from being an ambassador for cybercrime at the Global Blockchain Business Council & SFF ambassador, she also volunteers as a mentor at the iLead program and Stories of Asia (SOA)
Saiprasad Raut
Strategy Advisor - Crypto & Web3, Worldpay, UAE
Saiprasad Raut
Strategy Advisor - Crypto & Web3, Worldpay, UAE
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.