Factor Day Singapore | Security

Overview

As organisations expand across increasingly complex digital ecosystems, the role of the CISO has evolved into a critical business enabler. In this event, explore how security leaders are strengthening cyber resilience while supporting innovation, growth, and enterprise transformation.

As threats become more sophisticated and persistent, CISOs must balance proactive risk management with agility, embedding security into architecture, data, and operations without slowing the business. This event examines how leaders are building adaptive security strategies, navigating regulatory and geopolitical complexity, and aligning cybersecurity with enterprise-wide risk and business objectives.

What we will cover

• Customer Experience Exploring strategies to elevate customer interactions, personalisation, and engagement, ensuring competitive differentiation and loyalty.
• Operational Productivity Investigating ways to streamline processes and optimise internal operations, reducing inefficiencies and improving overall output.
• Enterprise Agility Focusing on building agility and resilience into business operations to quickly respond to market shifts, disruptions, and emerging opportunities.
• Digital Acceleration Exploring how to accelerate digital transformation efforts to drive growth and adapt to new market demands.
• Cybersecurity Priority Emphasising proactive approaches to cybersecurity, integrating security measures into projects from inception to minimise risk.
• AI Automation Examining how automation and AI are enhancing decision-making, reducing manual tasks, and improving business outcomes.
• Data Analytics Exploring how data-driven insights can guide strategic decisions and improve business outcomes across departments.
• ESG Goals Investigating how CIOs can support organisational sustainability efforts, aligning IT with environmental and social governance (ESG) metrics.
• Talent Development Addressing the challenge of upskilling IT teams and attracting digital talent, focusing on leadership in a tech-driven world.
• C-Suite Strategy Exploring the evolving role of CIOs as strategic partners within the executive team, driving cross-functional collaboration and innovation.
• Cyber Investments Discussing the increasing need for investments in cybersecurity to protect against evolving threats and secure sensitive business data.
• AI Optimisation Exploring AI's role in optimising business processes, from predictive analytics to automating routine workflows.

Agenda

• 8:00 am Welcome Coffee & Registration(Security Day | Singapore)
• 8:30 am Welcome Address & Introduction(Security Day | Singapore)
• 8:40 am Geopolitics, Economic Realignment and the Leadership Decisions That Will Define Asia's Next Decade(Security Day | Singapore) The assumptions that shaped the global economy for the past three decades are being challenged. Rising geopolitical competition, shifting economic alliances, technological disruption and changing patterns of trade and investment are reshaping the strategic landscape across Asia. As governments and organisations navigate an increasingly complex environment, leaders face critical decisions about competitiveness, resilience, innovation and growth. In this opening chat, Bilahari Kausikan explores the geopolitical and economic forces redefining the region, and examines the leadership choices that will determine which nations and organisations thrive in the decade ahead.
• 8:55 am The Orchestration Mandate: Balancing Innovation Velocity with Operational Control(Security Day | Singapore) In an era of rapid technological flux, the traditional divide between the business and the technology has become a primary risk to enterprise agility. To move from isolated AI experiments to a high-performance, automated enterprise, leaders must shift their focus from individual tools to the broader orchestration of the entire organisation. In this opening keynote, previous and current experience as CIO and COO to provide a blueprint for the modern executive. She explores how to collapse organisational silos, architect intelligence into the very foundations of the business, and build a sustainable culture that ensures transformation isn't just a moment in time, but a durable competitive advantage. Discussion Points: • Collapsing the Silos: The Unified Operating Model - Moving beyond IT as a service provider to a model where CIO strategy and COO discipline are merged. Maria explores how eliminating structural friction is the only way to align technical roadmaps with high-stakes commercial outcomes. • Engineering Embedded AI: Beyond the Bolt-On - A look at why the pilot-first approach often leads to stagnation. This focuses on architecting intelligence into the enterprise’s foundational layers to ensure AI is governed, repeatable, and scalable from the start. • The Sustainability of Change: Orchestrating the Human + Machine Workforce - Exploring the talent architecture and cultural shifts required to make transformation stick, building a resilient workforce that leads alongside autonomous systems rather than just reacting to them.
• 9:15 am From Transformation to Reinvention: How Leading Enterprises Build Enduring Digital Advantage(Security Day | Singapore) In an environment defined by constant disruption, digital transformation has evolved from a finite program into a continuous capability. This session explores how leading enterprises are shifting from episodic change to sustained reinvention—re-architecting their operating models, embedding intelligence at the core of decision-making, and building scalable platforms that enable ongoing innovation. It will examine how organisations can balance speed with resilience, leverage emerging technologies such as AI, and create the conditions for long-term competitive advantage. Discussion Points: From Projects to Platforms: How enterprises are moving beyond one-off transformation programs to platform-based architectures that enable continuous delivery, scalability, and ecosystem integration. Embedding Intelligence at the Core: What it takes to operationalise AI, data, and automation across the enterprise, not as isolated capabilities, but as foundational building blocks of decision-making and operations. Reinventing the Operating Model: How CIOs are reshaping organisational structures, talent strategies, and governance to sustain speed, resilience, and innovation in parallel.
• 9:35 am Leading Enterprise Transformation: Cross-C-Suite Insights on Risk and ROI(Security Day | Singapore) Successful enterprise transformation requires more than technology projects, it demands coordinated leadership across the C-suite. This panel of CIO, CDO, CISO, and COO will explore how to align technology and data investments with business outcomes, manage cyber, regulatory, and operational risks, and create shared accountability across finance, operations, and business units, turning complex initiatives into measurable enterprise value. Discussion Points: Aligning Technology Investment with Business Outcomes – How the CIO, CDO, CISO, and COO ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable enterprise value rather than isolated digital projects. Balancing Innovation with Enterprise Risk – Navigating cyber, regulatory, operational, and financial risks while still enabling bold transformation across complex organisations. Building True Cross-C-Suite Ownership of Transformation – Moving beyond siloed leadership to create shared accountability between technology, finance, operations, and business units.
• 10:00 am Hardening the Transition: Secure Modernisation from Legacy to Cloud-Native(Security Day | Singapore) Organisations must modernise without expanding their attack surface. This session explores how to dismantle monolithic legacy risks in favour of a Zero Trust, cloud-native architecture. We will discuss how to maintain continuous compliance and "security-by-design" while shifting critical workloads to the cloud, ensuring that modernisation strengthens, rather than compromises, your security posture. Discussion Points: Risk-Based Sequencing: Identifying "high-vulnerability" legacy systems for priority migration to secure cloud environments. Security at Speed: Implementing automated governance and DevSecOps to ensure compliance doesn't lag behind rapid cloud adoption. Resilience as Value: Shifting the narrative from "uptime" to "cyber resilience" through cloud-native recovery and immutable infrastructure.
• 10:20 am Networking Break & Morning Tea(Security Day | Singapore)
• 10:20 am Executive Roundtable
• 11:05 am Peer-Driven Debates(Security Day | Singapore) A: Platform Standardisation vs Best-of-Breed Technology Should enterprises consolidate around fewer strategic platforms, or maintain flexibility through best-of-breed solutions? Discussion Points: At what point does platform sprawl become a barrier to transformation? Does standardisation reduce complexity or limit innovation and competitive differentiation? How should leaders evaluate trade-offs between vendor consolidation, cost, and capability? B: AI-Native Transformation vs Incremental Modernisation Should organisations fundamentally redesign operations around AI, or focus on augmenting existing processes? Discussion Points: When does AI justify rethinking operating models rather than automating existing workflows? How do leaders balance business disruption against long-term competitive advantage? Is incremental change sufficient in a market where AI capabilities are advancing rapidly? C: Technology Efficiency vs Technology Growth Should technology leaders prioritise optimisation and cost discipline, or continue investing aggressively in innovation and capability expansion? Discussion Points: How should CIOs demonstrate value beyond cost reduction? When do efficiency programs create future technical debt or capability gaps? What distinguishes strategic investment from technology spending for its own sake? D: Data Sovereignty vs Global Data Strategy Should organisations prioritise local data residency and sovereignty requirements, or optimise for globally integrated data ecosystems? Discussion Points: How are evolving regulatory expectations influencing enterprise data architecture? When does sovereignty become a competitive advantage versus an operational constraint? Can organisations achieve both global intelligence and local compliance at scale? E: Data Quality First vs AI First Should organisations focus on fixing data foundations before scaling AI, or use AI initiatives to accelerate data maturity? Discussion Points: Is poor data quality still the biggest barrier to AI success? Can AI create business value even when data foundations are imperfect? How should executives sequence investments between data governance, engineering, and AI capabilities? F: Cyber Resilience vs Cyber Prevention Should security strategies focus primarily on preventing attacks, or assume breaches are inevitable and prioritise resilience? Discussion Points: How should organisations measure success in a world where perfect prevention is unrealistic? Where should security budgets be allocated between protection, detection, response, and recovery? Does resilience provide a more meaningful business metric than risk reduction? G: Zero Trust vs Frictionless Digital Experience How much operational friction should organisations accept in pursuit of stronger security? Discussion Points: When do security controls begin to undermine productivity and innovation? How can security leaders improve protection without creating user resistance? Is the future of security invisible by design, or will stronger controls inevitably introduce friction?
• 11:05 am Executive Roundtable
• 11:05 am Executive Roundtable
• 11:05 am Executive Roundtable
• 11:05 am Executive Roundtable
• 11:05 am Executive Roundtable
• 0:05 pm Driving Transformation: Aligning Resilience with Business Priorities(Security Day | Singapore) Digital transformation is more than implementing new technologies; it’s about aligning technology investments with business priorities and orchestrating change across complex, multi-functional organisations. In this session, Budi Djojo shares insights from his experience leading enterprise-wide transformations, specifically how to sequence cloud, data, and cybersecurity initiatives to ensure a defensible transition. Participants will gain practical frameworks to turn technology strategy into a resilient, measurable business impact. Discussion Points: Security-Led Transformation – Establish clarity on business objectives to ensure security remains a foundational component of every technology initiative. Sequencing and Prioritisation – Strategically integrate legacy systems with cloud and data platforms while maintaining security, compliance, and operational resilience. Frameworks for Alignment – Applying CMMI and Domain-Driven Design to ensure technical risks are translated into enterprise value for business leaders.
• 0:25 pm Human Intelligence × Agentic AI: Securing ASEAN’s Data Economy(Security Day | Singapore) As organisations across ASEAN embrace Agentic AI, the challenge lies in scaling innovation without compromising security or human oversight. Céline Le Cotonnec explores how to orchestrate the relationship between human expertise and AI within a secure data economy. This session shares insights on building the robust capabilities and governance frameworks needed to protect actionable insights while thriving in a fast-evolving, AI-driven regional landscape. Discussion Points: Secure Human + AI Orchestration: How to design AI tools that augment human expertise within secure guardrails, ensuring scalable and high-touch client experiences that remain defensible. Data as a Protected Strategic Asset: Lessons on turning data into actionable insight while maintaining data integrity, privacy, and sovereignty in real-time decision-making. The Future of ASEAN’s Cyber Resilience: What security capabilities organisations must build now to lead safely in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven regional landscape.
• 0:45 pm Lunch Break & Peer Connect(Security Day | Singapore)
• 0:45 pm Executive Roundtable
• 0:45 pm Executive Roundtable
• 0:45 pm Executive Roundtable
• 2:00 pm Scaling AI Across Borders: Securing Agentic Workflows and Workforce Adoption(Security Day | Singapore) Scaling AI across multiple borders introduces a unique set of security challenges, from data sovereignty to the risks associated with autonomous agents. Jasmine Tan, CIO for Southeast Asia at DHL Supply Chain, shares how agentic AI is transforming workflows while maintaining a robust security and compliance posture. This keynote provides practical lessons on secure adoption, upskilling, and overcoming operational friction while scaling AI-driven processes consistently across complex, multi-country environments. Discussion Points: Securing Workforce Adoption – How to drive mindset shifts and upskill teams while ensuring AI tools are used within secure and governed guardrails. Mitigating Operational Risk – Real-world examples of moving from manual processes to AI-driven workflows without compromising data integrity or security. Governing AI Across Borders – Replicating successful pilots across Southeast Asia while maintaining compliance, cybersecurity consistency, and team alignment.
• 2:20 pm Securing Sovereign Operations: Aligning IT, OT, and Governance(Security Day | Singapore) In global operations, IT and OT systems must work in harmony to enable strategic modernisation and support AI and data-driven decision-making. This session explores how aligning technology, processes, and teams can reduce friction, unlock operational efficiency, and prepare organisations for a future-ready, intelligent enterprise. Discussion Points: Orchestrating Across Layers: Aligning data, workflows, and ERP systems to prevent siloed modernisation and ensure enterprise-wide impact. Enabling AI & Analytics: How foundational IT/OT alignment and clean data empower AI adoption and smarter decision-making. Balancing Global Operations & Priorities: Navigating operational complexity, coordination challenges, and competing priorities across multiple geographies.
• 2:40 pm Driving Enterprise Impact Through Resilient Technology Strategy(Security Day | Singapore) As financial institutions become product-led, the mandate for technology leaders is shifting from managing infrastructure to driving growth without compromising organisational integrity. Chris Bezuidenhout shares how he is leading this transformation at Deutsche Bank, balancing a global platform strategy with the need for protected, client-specific solutions. This session explores how to embed business context into engineering teams to ensure that rapid product innovation is built on a foundation of trust and resilience. Discussion Points: Technology as a Validated Product Engine – Moving beyond infrastructure to embed defensive architecture directly into product development and client solutions. Scaling Global Platforms Safely – Balancing standardised global frameworks with configurable, compliant solutions that support growth across diverse and regulated markets. Building Risk-Aware Technology Teams – Evolving talent from generic engineering to domain-driven technologists who understand the intersection of product innovation and enterprise protection.
• 3:00 pm From Capital Allocation to Enterprise Transformation: Protecting ROI and Resilience(Security Day | Singapore) Enterprise transformation is fundamentally a capital allocation and ROI challenge, where leaders must balance investment across growth, resilience, and innovation. For the CISO, this means ensuring that technology investments are hardened against disruption while delivering measurable business outcomes. This session explores how protection and risk mitigation are prioritised and translated into enterprise value across complex, multi-region organisations, turning defensive strategy into a driver of commercial stability. Discussion Points: Capital Allocation and Risk as a Unified Framework – How leaders evaluate trade-offs between growth initiatives and the integrity of the enterprise, balancing ROI with long-term resilience. Translating Resilience into Measurable ROI – Linking risk-reduction initiatives to business continuity and brand trust, using real enterprise use cases to justify defensive investments. Orchestrating Transformation at Scale – Lessons from leading multi-region programs, aligning capital and technical teams to deliver a stable and sustainable enterprise impact.
• 3:20 pm Operationalising Cyber Resilience: From Incident to Recovery(Security Day | Singapore) In a fast-moving environment, cybersecurity cannot be a blocker, it must enable the business while maintaining resilience. Kenneth Choo, CISO/CDPO at SPH Media, shares practical lessons on turning governance, policies, and lean teams into an operational advantage, ensuring the organisation can respond quickly and safely when incidents occur. Discussion Points: Security as a Business Enabler – Integrating cybersecurity seamlessly into operations without slowing the pace. Governance in Action – Leveraging policies and data controls to enable rapid, effective incident response. Team Readiness – Uplifting staff skills and aligning teams to respond efficiently under pressure.
• 3:40 pm Trust by Design – Responsible AI and Data Governance(Security Day | Singapore) As organisations increasingly rely on AI and advanced analytics to drive business decisions, the ability to embed trust, accountability, and resilience into data initiatives has become a strategic imperative. This panel will explore how leading enterprises are operationalising responsible AI and robust data governance frameworks to ensure ethical use, regulatory compliance, and long-term organisational impact. Participants will gain practical insights into balancing rapid innovation with enterprise risk management, defining clear leadership accountability, and embedding trust across complex, multi-functional systems. Discussion Points: Operationalising Trust Across Enterprise Systems Defining Clear Accountability Across Leadership Mandates Balancing Innovation Velocity with Risk and Regulatory Expectations
• 4:10 pm Closing Remarks(Security Day | Singapore)
• 4:15 pm End of Day Drinks(Security Day | Singapore) Join us for "End of Day Drinks," a networking session designed to foster connections and camaraderie among attendees. This gathering provides the ideal setting to mingle, exchange insights, and build relationships with industry peers. Raise a glass to a day of fruitful discussions and continue the conversation over refreshing beverages and light snacks. Whether you're keen to expand your professional network or unwind after a day of learning, our End of Day Drinks event offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for meaningful interactions and networking.

Speakers

• Josh Heid · Chief : Executive Officer, Factor
• Marli Lozoya · Executive Producer, Factor Marli Lozoya is an Executive Producer and Moderator at Factor, where she designs and delivers high-impact conferences and executive events that connect industry leaders with actionable insights. With expertise in content development, event production, and executive engagement, Marli creates engaging programs and facilitates thought-provoking discussions that explore emerging trends, strategic challenges, and opportunities for innovation. Known for her collaborative approach and ability to bring clarity to complex topics, she ensures every session delivers value, inspires dialogue, and drives meaningful outcomes for audiences.
• Burak Cankurtaran · Chief Technology Officer, Panelist Heading up the tech team at Panelist.
• Monique Dignan-smith · Editor, Factor
• Shelley Rigg · Executive Producer & Industry Analysis, Factor Shelley Rigg is Executive Producer, Research & Content at Factor, where she draws on over two decades of experience producing commercially driven campaigns, broadcast content, and executive events for some of the world’s leading brands. An award-winning producer and BAFTA recipient, Shelley has overseen more than 30 primetime shows in the UK and US, led strategic campaigns for Netflix, BBC, Amazon Prime, Rio Tinto, and Optus, and executive produced major live events, including Optus’s award-winning coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. At Factor, she brings her expertise as a talk show host, moderator, and content strategist, supporting broadcast, editorial, and e-learning initiatives while shaping engaging conversations with senior leaders across industries.
• Céline Le Cotonnec · Chief Data Innovation Officer, Bank of Singapore, Asia's Global Private Bank Celine Le Cotonnec is the Chief Data & Innovation Officer at Bank of Singapore, Asia’s Global Private Bank and a subsidiary of OCBC. She leads the bank’s data strategy, covering architecture, governance, management, literacy, and advanced analytics, in close collaboration with the OCBC Group Data Office. Alongside data transformation, she drives a culture of innovation through the bank’s internal incubator, fostering experimentation and new business models. Previously, Celine held senior roles at AXA Singapore as Chief Data and Innovation Officer, and at PSA Peugeot Citroën in Shanghai, where she spearheaded connected services and mobility initiatives across Asia. She has lived more than a decade in China, speaks fluent Mandarin, and is the founder of Shanghai Young Bakers , a social enterprise providing vocational training for underprivileged youth. Celine holds a Master’s in International Business from EM Lyon Business School and Sun Yat-sen University, as well as an Executive MBA from the European Institute of Purchasing Management.
• Budi Djojo · Group CTO, Ben Line
• Too Ping Tan · Chief : Information Security Officer, Changi Airport Group Tan Too Ping is Chief Information Security Officer at Changi Airport Group, leading cybersecurity, digital governance, and AI governance to safeguard CAG’s digital systems and services. He was recognised as “Future Ready CISO of the Year” (Asia Digital Leaders Award 2025) and a “CISO to Watch in Singapore” (CISO Whisperer, 2025). He previously led CAG’s data stewardship and served as a SAF Colonel in operations research and analytics. He holds First Class Honours in Mathematics (NUS) and an MSc in Operations Research (MIT).
• Shui-Min Tan · Chief Information Technology Officer, National University of Singapore Ms Tan Shui-Min was appointed Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) on 1 November 2020. Ms Tan first joined NUS IT as Director (Applications) in 2016 and oversaw the creation, delivery, and support of applications from all business domains, including Education, Research and Administration. As CITO, she plays a vital role in strategic planning, guiding daily operations and implementing campus-wide IT policies. She has transformed the IT team to adopt Agile methodology, strengthened the enterprise architecture and developed a next-gen infrastructure to achieve evolutionary development and dexterity. Ms Tan believes in and has been instrumental in the innovative deployment of cutting-edge technology to enable the business and advance NUS’ foray into the digital future.
• Lim Shih Hsien · Executive Vice President - IT, OT, & Cyber, Seatrium Lim Shih Hsien is a seasoned senior executive with a proven track record of leading national and enterprise-wide security programs that underpin critical public services and large-scale commercial operations in Singapore. His leadership has consistently delivered secure, resilient, and future-ready technology foundations across both public and private sectors. Currently serving as Executive Vice President of IT, OT & Cyber at Seatrium, Shih Hsien oversees the integration and governance of complex information and operational technology systems, ensuring cyber resilience in one of Asia’s leading integrated engineering groups. His career spans strategic planning, board-level engagement, and end-to-end program and operations management across a diverse range of sectors including government, aviation, healthcare, gaming, energy utilities, and integrated security services. Known for his ability to drive cross-sectoral transformation with clarity and purpose, Shih Hsien is a trusted voice in the region’s evolving cybersecurity and technology landscape.
• Suryakant Nayak · Regional Chief Data Officer, Julius Baer Suryakant Nayak is Regional Data Officer and Head of Data Asia, where he leads the region’s data strategy, governance, and AI initiatives across the banking and financial services sector. He oversees enterprise-wide data management frameworks, policies, and AI governance programs, ensuring data is leveraged as a strategic asset to drive business transformation. With a strong track record in delivering large-scale transformation programs, Suryakant specialises in data strategy, AI-for-data initiatives, and enhancing data quality to enable measurable business impact. He combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to implement innovative data and AI solutions that align with organisational objectives and regulatory standards.
• Andy Ta · Chief Data Officer, Synapxe Andy is responsible for the visioning, planning and implementation of system-wide and institution-level data, analytical & AI capabilities/ programmes across the care continuum for effective enablement of analytics and data science across public health organisations in alignment to Ministry of Health’s Healthcare Masterplan. Andy’s efforts include building a strong AI & data science community in healthcare, encouraging collaborations among public health institutions to implement innovative or transformative approaches to healthcare services, patient care delivery and population health through use of big data and advanced analytics. Andy has published six papers, including “Development and Implementation of Nationwide Predictive Model for Admission Prevention” paper publication by IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) in March 2018.
• Luis F. Gonzalez · Chief Data Officer, Aboitiz Power Luis F. Gonzalez leads Data Science and AI R&D for the power industry, driving digital transformation at Aboitiz Data Innovation and AboitizPower. He spearheads AI deployment across Generation, Distribution, and Energy Trading, while incubating Industrial AI applications within the group’s AI Center of Excellence. With 25 years of experience, Luis has led AI and digital initiatives for over 50 clients across Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. He co-founded the AI Asia Pacific Institute and teaches at Nanyang Technological University and through programs at Northwestern-Kellogg and Harvard (via Emeritus). He also sits on La Salle University's Computer Science board and advises several deep tech startups in Singapore. Previously, he was Managing Director at Element AI Asia, Chief AI Officer at Aaqua, and held senior roles at GE Digital and GE Power. Luis holds degrees in International Business and Computer Science, plus advanced credentials from MIT in AI, Data Science, IoT, and Smart Manufacturing. His current interests include AI's role in Small Modular Nuclear Technology and future algorithmic business models.
• Jasmine Tan · CIO, South East Asia, DHL Supply Chain Jasmine Tan is Chief Information Officer for South East Asia at DHL Supply Chain, bringing over 15 years of hands-on experience in application development and more than a decade in team and project management. She combines deep technical expertise with a strong strategic and business mindset to deliver impactful technology solutions across the region. Well-versed in Agile methodologies, Jasmine excels at leading cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, driving complex projects under tight deadlines, and translating business needs into innovative technology strategies. Known for her analytical problem-solving, organisational skills, and inspirational leadership, she fosters collaboration, high performance, and results-oriented execution. Fluent in English and Chinese, Jasmine is an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, committed to building high-performing teams and enabling operational excellence through technology.
• Mohit Tandon · Chief : Operating Officer Technology, Prudential Plc Mohit Tandon is Chief Operating Officer, Technology, with extensive experience driving business transformation and operational excellence across multiple countries and cultures. He brings deep expertise in technology, operating model design, and risk management, combining fresh thinking with proven strategies to streamline operations and drive organisational change. Mohit has hands-on experience in executing business target operating model (TOM) redesigns, strategic outsourcing, and process re-engineering programs that enhance cycle times, customer acquisition, and service capabilities. His work spans Asian markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India, giving him a broad and nuanced understanding of the region’s regulatory, business, and cultural complexities. An effective communicator and leader, Mohit has successfully managed multi-cultural teams across technology, process re-engineering, Six Sigma, and risk management, delivering measurable impact in complex, fast-evolving environments.
• Kenneth Choo Luo Yi · CISO / CDPO, SPH Media Kenneth Choo Luo Yi is Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Data Privacy Officer, with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT, and cloud infrastructure. He specialises in embedding security into organisational strategy to enable growth, innovation, and digital resilience, helping organisations move fast while managing risk across government, healthcare, education, and oil & gas sectors. Kenneth is a strong advocate for building robust cybersecurity cultures and mentoring the next generation of security leaders. He is an active member of the SANS CISO Network and an EC-Council cybersecurity career mentor. Passionate about AI’s role in shaping security, he focuses on strengthening resilience, protecting critical assets, and supporting digital transformation.
• David Tay · Chief : Information Officer, Asia, Lendlease David Tay is responsible for Business-Technology partnership to enable digitization and automation for Lendlease integrated business model, consisting of Investment, Development and Construction. He leads teams across Singapore, Malaysia, China and Japan as Technology-partner for the business and operations, based on globalized and standardized platforms and solutions. Prior to this appointment, David was CIO for Beyonics, responsible for the integration of multiple M&A business entities into a single ERP system and to consolidate 4 production facilities into a single 203,000 sq.ft. mega-campus. He is also responsible for the subsequent migration of this on-premise 7-modules ERP to a cloud-based 22-modules ERP that supports the company’s business growth and establish a data platform for Industry 4.0 adoption. David worked for 15 years as Vice President for Software BU and Regional Director for Managed Services/CIO in Diebold Nixdorf. David played a VP – Infrastructure role in setting up a Data Centre that provided IDC, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery services. He also works at IBM Singapore for 15 years in various technology services groups. David holds a B.Sc (Hons) from the University of Bradford. He is also a Disaster Recovery Certified Expert.
• Kshitij Mulay · Asia CIO - SEPHORA (LVMH), SEPHORA
• Maria Ternezis · MD COO, Group CIO, Standard Chartered Bank
• Lucas Salter · General Manager, Infrastructure Solutions Group South Asia & Emerging Markets, Dell Technologies
• Ridhav​ Mahajan · Director, HPE Private Cloud AI, Asia Pacific, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Benedict Tan · Group Chief Digital Strategy Officer, SingHealth
• Bilahari Kausikan · Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore

Partners

• Illumio · Bronze
• Silverfort · Gold
• Avanade · Gold
• OneTrust · Bronze OneTrust’s mission is to enable the responsible use of data and AI. Our platform simplifies data collection with consent and preferences, automates governance through integrated risk management across privacy, security, IT/tech, third-party, and AI risks, and drives responsible data usage by enforcing policies across the entire data estate and lifecycle. OneTrust fosters seamless collaboration between data and risk teams to accelerate trusted innovation. Recognized as a market leader and pioneer, OneTrust holds over 300 patents and serves more than 14,000 customers worldwide, from industry giants to small businesses. For more information, visit www.onetrust.com .

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