The Largest CHRO Gathering Returns
Bigger, Stronger, Better!

05.08.2025

CHRO Nexus Forum

Communicate, Connect, Transform.
Shaping future-ready HR

5 AUG 2025, 8:30am - 6:00pm

Grand Nexus Ballroom, Bangsar South City

Gala Dinner

4 AUG 2025, 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Nexus 1 & 2 Ballroom, Bangsar South City

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The Largest CHRO Gathering Returns
Bigger, Stronger, Better!

05.08.2025

Gala Dinner

4 AUG 2025, 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Nexus 1 & 2 Ballroom,
Bangsar South City

CHRO Nexus Forum

Communicate, Connect, Transform. Shaping future-ready HR

5 AUG 2025, 8:30am - 6:00pm

Grand Nexus Ballroom,
Bangsar South City

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An Exclusive Invitation

A Must-Attend for High-Impact HR Leaders

CHROs, CPOs, CHCOs, Senior HR Directors/Directors, HR General Managers, SVPHRs/EVPHRs/VPHRs, Heads of HR, and Senior HR Leaders

Elevate Your HR Leadership:

Gain strategic insights to navigate the evolving HR landscape and drive business growth.

Sharpen your leadership skills and develop innovative solutions to address critical HR challenges.

Expand your strategic HR toolkit and prepare for broader leadership responsibilities.

Elevate your HR strategy and position your organization for success in a dynamic and competitive market.

Acquire the knowledge and tools to effectively lead your HR team and deliver impactful results.

Connect with peers, learn from industry experts, and discover best practices to improve your HR effectiveness.

Our Speakers

A Gathering of Brilliant Minds

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RM500+ Per Pax

We are delighted to announce that the Gala Dinner for CNF25 is now fully booked! Thank you! We look forward to seeing all registered attendees there.

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CNF25 AGENDA

A Day of Inspiration and Insight

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM :

Registration, Breakfast and Networking

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM :

Arrival of Ministers
National Anthem
Opening Speech & Keynote Address

Haikal Akmar, CEO UOA Academy & CHRO UOA Group
Farid Basir, HRLC Cofounder & CPO, MBSB Bank
Yang Berhormat Puan Hannah Yeoh Minister of Youth and Sports
Yang Berhormat Datuk Fahmi Fadzil Minister of Communications & Parliament Member of Lembah Pantai

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM :

Thomas Mathew
Group Chief Executive Officer at Talent Corp Group of Companies

10.45AM – 11.30 AM :

Datuk Dr Nora Manaf
Chairman, Manaf Gardner Associates and Board Member, MBSB Group
Topic: The CHRO’s Role in the Age of AI

11.30 AM - 12:15 PM :

Peter Brown
Global Workforce Leader
PwC, London, United Kingdom
Topic: The Workforce of the Future: The Competing Forces Shaping 2030

12:15 PM – 12.45 PM :

Sujay Bhat
Sr.Director HR Strategy Advisory, Southeast Asia, SAP SuccessFactors
Topic: Reimagining Workforce Strategies with AI & Digitalisation: The CHRO's Role in Building a Skills-First Organization

12:45 PM – 1:30 PM :

Gerard Brossard
CEO of Denison Consulting
Topic: Organizational Culture as a Competitive Advantage: The CHRO’s Role in Driving Business Success

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM :

Networking Lunch & Zohor Prayer

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM :

Sriram Nedunuri
Associate Director and Head of Solutions Advisory (SEA)
Topic: The Agent-Led Enterprise: Reimagining HR at the Edge of AI

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM :

Lim Huei Ying
Growth Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits
Topic: Reimagining Benefits & Adapting in a changing world

3.00 PM – 3.15 PM :

Ebony Wong
Key Accounts Manager, Grab for Business Malaysia

3.15 PM - 3.30 PM :

Stanley Lim
Malaysia Head - LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Topic: Unlock the power of people

3.30 PM – 4:15 PM :

*Main Hall

Panel Discussion 1

Hairuzzaman Sagi, Head of Human Resources, Malakoff Bhd
Mohammad Razip, Director Strategic Human Capital, Khazanah Nasional Bhd
Izham Ab Wahab, Chief Human Resources Officer, BSN
Moderator: Dr. Michele Sagan, Director of Workforce Transformation, PwC SEA
Session emcee: Peter Law, Co-Founder, Vita Mutari

Topic: Talent Architecture for Sustainable Organisational Growth

3.30 PM – 4:15 PM :

*Ballroom Nexus 3

Angela Cheong
Ex-Vice President HR. Keysight Technologies & Chairman of the Board, Methodist Girls School Penang
Sri Vidya Nadarajah
Country HR Leader, GE Vernova
Koljit Singh
Vice President, Culture Transformation & Projects, FGV Holdings Berhad
Moderator: Anthony Raja Devadoss
Country Managing Director - Korn Ferry Malaysia
Session emcee: Sherin Callay
Marketing Director, Compass Mind Asia

Topic: Rising Above the Shift: Change Management Strategies from the CHRO’s Seat

4:15 PM – 4.45 PM :

Networking Tea Break

4.45 PM – 5.30 PM :

*Main Hall

Panel Discussion 2

Latifah Daud, Former Executive Director & Strategic Human Capital Leader, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
Mastura Mansor, Chief Organizational Foresight, Invictus
Ong Whee Teck, CEO of ARTERS Pte Ltd, Ex-Partner of EY.
Moderator: Shankar Nagalingam, Global/APAC Vice President Human Resources, Lumileds
Session Emcee: Peter Law, Co-Founder, Vita Mutari

Topic: Developing World-Class HR Teams for Organisational Impact

4.45 PM – 5.30 PM :

*Ballroom Nexus 3

Panel Discussion 3

Shazmi Ali, Vice President HR Global Shell Business Operations & VP HR Malaysia, Shell
Vickey Loh, Group HR Manager, COWAY
Amanda Oh, Group CHRO, PPB Group Berhad
Moderator: Grace Chan, Ex-Vice President, of HR, Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad
Session Emcee: Sherin Callay, Managing Director, Compass Mind Asia

Topic: Navigating Stakeholder Dynamics in the Boardroom

5.30 PM – 6:15 PM :

*Main Hall

Closing Keynote Speaker Session 1
Prof. Keith Carter, Partner, KDA Capabilities
Topic: Strategic AI Consulting for Corporate HR Transformation

5.30 PM – 6:15 PM :

*Ballroom Nexus 3

Closing Keynote Speaker Session 2
Prof. Wade Azmy, CEO, ICG Asia
Topic: The Engagement Affair - Courting Success with AI and irresistable Leadership

6.15 PM – 6.40 PM :

Solution HR Spotlight by Lexus

6.40 PM – 6.55 PM :

Closing speech by
Dr Syukri Sudari
Group Chief People Officer, Affin Bank Group

6:55 PM - 8:00 PM :

After Conference Light Dinner at The Oak Room
Mocktail, Lite Dinner, and Networking at The Oak Room

Gala Dinner

Theme: Red Carpet
4 Aug 2025, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Nexus 1 & 2 Ballroom, Bangsar South City

6:30 PM – 7.30 PM:

Registration & Networking

7:20 PM – 7:45 PM :

Prayer Break for Muslim & Live Band

7:45 PM:

• 2024 CHRO Dinner Video
• MC Opening
• Opening Speech by Farid Basir, co-founder HRLC
• Group Photo

7:50 PM :

Dinner serve and live band performance

8:30 PM – 9:00 PM :

• Appreciation for SEED
• Bonding Time

9:00 PM – 9:30 PM :

Live Band

9:30 PM – 9:50 PM :

Best Dress Show

9:50 PM – 10:00PM :

Lucky draw and event end

CNF24

CNF24 is listed in the Malaysia Book of Records. Watch our past CHRO Nexus Forum 2024.

View the Past > CNF24 < Website

CHRO Nexus Forum 2024

HRLC Gala Dinner 2024

We run a sustainable event

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, including:

Building future-focused programmes where sustainability topics in HR are put under the spotlight and scrutiny of a wide array of industry experts.

Carefully planning and designing exhibition and conference features so that waste is kept to an absolute minimum. Being completely paperless by hosting our agenda, floorplan and event guide on our website helps achieve our goals.

Our catering focuses on fresh, local and seasonal products, providing a great choice of plant-based options

We’re minimizing the use of single-use plastic at our events and favour renewable energy sources