Dr. Dion Patti Djalal
Dino Patti Djalal is a career diplomat, former ambassador, best-selling author, academic, and youth activist. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in 1965, Dino grew up in a diplomatic family, living in cities across the globe. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the London School of Economics, alongside degrees...
Chatri Sityodtong
Chatri Sityodtong is the Founder and CEO of ONE, Asia’s largest global sports media platform with a worldwide broadcast to 179 countries. According to Nielsen, ONE ranks amongst the world’s top 10 biggest sports media properties (alongside NBA, F1, Champions League, EPL, etc) in terms of viewership and engagement....
Prof. Tomoyuki Fukumoto
Tomoyuki Fukumoto has been professor at the Osaka University of Economics since April 2021. Prior to his current position, he worked at the Bank of Japan (BOJ) for 32 years, including as director general of the International Department. In particular, he has extensive experience researching China’s economy and the...
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....
Michael Pettis
Michael Pettis is Professor of International Finance at Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management and Senior Associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His work and research focuses on monetary policy, trade policy, and the development of the banking and financial markets in China. Prior to his current...
Dr. Jason Leong
Dr. Jason Leong is an internationally recognized comedian and a sought-after speaker known for his unique perspective on career transitions and personal development. With a background in medicine and over a decade of experience in stand-up comedy, Jason offers a blend of insight and humor that captivates audiences across...
Captain Izham Ismail
Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad (parent company of Malaysia Airlines among others), is a visionary leader whose journey exemplifies resilience, determination, and a commitment to excellence. Captain Izham’s transformation story is one marked by his passion for aviation and his relentless pursuit of...
Sivasangari Subranamiam
Sivasangari Subramaniam is a professional squash player from Malaysia who has made her mark on the international stage. Born in Kuala Lumpur, she took up the sport at a young age and quickly showed tremendous potential. Siva, as she is known, had a stellar junior career, winning multiple Asian...
Esther Wong
Esther is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 3Capital Investment, a venture capital firm with a focus on AI-driven global opportunities. Before launching her venture, she was among the founding members of SenseTime, one of China’s largest AI software companies, where she spearheaded the establishment of the...
Korn Chatikavanij
Korn Chatikavanij, born on October 15, 1964, in Bangkok, Thailand, is a prominent figure in both the business and political realms. A former investment banker who was educated in the UK, Korn is deputy leader of the ruling Democrat Party and was first elected as MP in Bangkok in...
