Johnny Wu
Johnny Wu is a magician and speaker. Sixteen years ago, he was an exchange student in Canada. At twelve years old, he found himself in a foreign country by himself, unable to speak a single word of English. He experienced bullying and harassment from 8th graders, which severely affected...
Annette Lee
A storyteller at heart, Annette sees her work in film, comedy and music as ways of telling tales that can create joy and impact lives. Growing up, Annette has always been a strong creative – pursuing her passions in writing, drawing and singing. In 2011, she pursued her Bachelor’s...
Gautam Ramdurai
Gautam Ramdurai is a seasoned leader at the intersection of technology and culture, renowned for his ability to drive business growth and solve complex problems through innovative approaches. With a diverse background spanning continents and industries, Gautam brings a unique perspective to his work, having lived and worked in...
Feiyu Xu
Dr Feiyu Xu is multi-award-winning researcher and pioneer for artificial intelligence. She is co-founder of Nyonic where she was Chief Innovation Officer until February 2024. Previously, she was Senior Vice President and Global Head of Artificial Intelligence at SAP, where she led SAP’s AI strategy and its holistic implementation....
Keyu Jin
Dr. Keyu Jin is a professor of economics at the LSE, where she researches and teaches International Macroeconomics, technology competition and the Chinese Economy. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism, which was selected to be a Financial Times...
Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus
Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus was the 9th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia. She chaired the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, the Financial Stability Committee and the Financial Stability Executive Committee. Prior to her appointment as Governor, she served as Assistant Director of the Monetary and...
Chef Haikal Johari
In the world of culinary excellence, where passion often drives chefs to craft exquisite dishes, Haikal Johari stands out not only for his culinary prowess but also for his unwavering determination to overcome life’s most formidable challenges. He was the executive chef at the helm of Alma by Juan...
Shahril Hamdan
Shahril Hamdan brings in-depth experience having built a career with a tri-sector profile; in the public, private, and non-profit spaces. He brings with him extensive experience in public policy formulation and analysis, government and business strategy, and management consulting in industries and sectors which include oil and gas, energy...
Adele Lim
Adele Lim, the Malaysian screenwriter and director, has become a trailblazer in Hollywood, reshaping narratives and championing diversity with her impactful contributions to the entertainment industry. Best known for co-writing hits like “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Raya and the Last Dragon,” Adele has not only shattered industry norms but...
Ong Kian-Ming
Professor Dr. Ong Kian-Ming was the Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysia from July 2018 to February 2020. He was a two-term Member of Parliament from 2013 to 2022, serving the largest parliamentary constituency in the country. He was a former Fulbright Scholar and holds a...
