3rd Edition CHRO Nexus Forum Returns
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07.09.2026

8:30AM - 6:00PM

Grand Nexus Ballroom, Bangsar South City

3rd Edition CHRO Nexus Forum Returns
Lock Your Calendar!

07.09.2026

8:30 AM - 6:00PM

Grand Nexus Ballroom, Bangsar South City

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

The Organising Committee

Meet The Team Behind The Forum

Delegate Pass and Sponsorship

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RM1099+ Per Pax

Registration for the CHROs Nexus Forum is now closed. All available slots have been fully booked, and we thank you for your overwhelming support. We look forward to seeing those who have registered at the event.

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A Day of Inspiration and Insight

7:30AM – 8.30AM:

Registration, Executive Breakfast & Networking

8:30AM – 9:00AM:

Official Opening Ceremony

9:00AM – 9:30AM:

Opening Keynote

Datuk Hishammudin Hasan
Business Turnaround, Transformation & Growth Leader
Topic: Leading Through the Turnaround: People, Culture & the Courage to Transform

9:30AM - 10:00AM

Ong Shao Wei
Chief People & Culture Officer, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Topic: AI Learning & Development: Case Study - Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

10:00AM - 10:15AM

Booth Visitation & Morning Break

10:15AM - 10:40AM:

Ong Whee Teck
VP Consult Partner, ASEAN & Korea, Kyndryl
Topic: Navigating the Changing Business & Technology Landscape: What CHROs Must Rethink & Act On

10:40AM - 11:05AM:

Sujay Bhat
Senior Director HR Strategy Advisory, Southeast Asia, SAP SuccessFactors
Topic: The Connected Workforce: Creating the Foundation of Business Success

11:05AM - 11:30PM:

Rina Sarif
Senior Human Resources Advisor and Member of Board of Advisor, ESQ Group
Topic: The Strategic CHRO: Mastering Consultative Influence

11:30AM - 12:00PM:

YB Dato' Seri Ahmad Fahmi bin Mohamed Fadzil
Minister of Communication

12:00PM - 12:25PM:

Low Li Foong
Senior HR Director, Ipsos Malaysia
Topic: 2026 APAC HR Outlook - The Employee Experience Reset

12:25PM - 12:40PM:

Tim Dempsey
Executive Vice President and Chief Client Officer, AON
Topic: The Speed of Change: Are We Moving Faster Than Our People Can Adapt?

12:40PM - 1:05PM:

Dr. Shameem Farouk
Adjunct Professor, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Topic: The Future Skills Stack: Building Human & Digital Capabilities for the AI Age

1:05PM - 2:05PM:

Networking Lunch & Zohor Prayer Break

2:05PM - 2:30PM:

June Maria Tan Abdullah
Former Senior HR Director, PayNet Malaysia
Topic: The Board Whisperer: Unlocking Successful Engagement for Strategic Approvals & Influence

2:30PM - 2:45PM:

Yun-Han Lee
Country General Manager, Malaysia, BIPO
Topic: AI Scales. Accountability Doesn't.

2:45PM - 3:10PM:

Ganesan Periakarrupan
Service Line Group Leader, Strategy3 and Public Affairs, Ipsos Malaysia
Topic: Leading Human Capital Through the Next Industrial Shift - Insights from the CHRO Pulse Survey 2026-2027

3:10PM - 3:35PM:

Chen Fong Tuan
Chief People Officer, Valiram
Topic: My Transformation Blueprint: Key Success Factors & Harsh Lessons from Leading Organizational & People Shift

3:35PM - 4:20PM:

Afternoon Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition Experience

4:20PM - 4:35PM:

Mervin Ng
Country Lead, New Business (Talent Solutions), LinkedIn

4:35PM - 5:35PM:

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Michael Teoh Su Lim, CEO, Thriving Talents
Rich Fozi, Director Group Human Capital and Director of Environment, Toyota Malaysia
Shankar Nagalingam, Global and APAC Vice President Human Resources, Lumileds
Masliza Mansor, Human Resources Director, Advanced Energy

Topic: Orchestrating Change: Insights from Top HR Leaders

5:35PM - 5:50PM:

Lucky Draw

5:50PM - 6:00PM:

Closing Remarks

6:00PM - 8:00PM:

Executive Networking Reception & Light Dinner

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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