In this episode, Ir Ts. Muhammad Al Jundi Abdullah, Lead of Analytics at Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), shares how Malaysia’s national utility is leveraging AI and advanced analytics to strengthen grid management and support faster, data-driven operational decisions. The conversation explores how analytics can help optimise existing assets, improve reliability, support smarter investment planning, and detect unusual consumption patterns, including potential electricity theft. It also loo...

In this episode, we sit down with Sir Jojo Gendrano, President and CEO of Kayana Solutions (part of the Philippines’ MVP Group), and Siddharth Deshpande, Director of Industry Solutions, JAPAC at Palo Alto Networks. The conversation explores the critical path toward AI sovereignty in the Philippines and the essential role of executive sponsorship in driving large-scale digital transformation. They dive into the "Secure AI by Design" framework, discussing how organizations can balance "unhinge...

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Jakarta with Lily Wongso, EVP Enterprise IT Architecture, Data Management & Service Quality, Bank Central Asia (BCA); Kurnia Sofia Rosyada, Group Head of Enterprise Data Analytics, Bank Mandiri; Paul Soegianto, Chief of Group Digital Strategy, Astra International; and Sigit Pratopo, Senior Vice President, Integrated Enterprise Data and Command Center, Pertamina. Together, they discuss how Indonesia’s leading enterprises are s...

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Rushdi Abdul Rahim, President & CEO, Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT); Ts. Shaharuddin Hamid Mustapha, CEO, PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd (PDSB); Azleena Idris, Senior Director and Head of Strategy & ESG Office, Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet); and Joseph Fernandez, Senior Director (Chief of Staff, Sustainability & Strategy), SanDisk. Together, they share their perspectiv...

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan, President & CEO, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB); Dr. Siew Chan Cheong, Chief Strategy Officer, Maybank; Pedro Uria-Recio, Chief Data and AI Officer, CIMB; and Shamsul Majid, CEO, National AI Office (NAIO). Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia can scale artificial intelligence responsibly while remaining globally competitive. TNB, Malaysia’s largest el...

In this episode, we speak with Milan Dhingra, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Teleport, who shares his journey and the organization’s digital-first approach to solving logistics challenges in Southeast Asia. He discusses how a clear focus on practical innovation, an asset-light strategy, and a deep understanding of the fragmented regional market are essential to delivering a "faster, cheaper, and better" service. The conversation also highlights how a technology stack built on orchest...

In this episode, we speak with Madam Sim Ko Sin, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of ICT, Sarawak Energy, who shares her leadership journey and the organisation’s approach to innovation, transformation, and digital resilience. She discusses how aligning bold ideas to long-term value, empowering internal teams, and managing risk are essential to navigating complexity in today’s energy landscape. The conversation also highlights how data integration and AI adoption are being adva...

In this episode, we are joined by Khun Athikom Kanchanavibhu, Executive Vice President of Digital & Technology Transformation, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Mitr Phol Group, Asia’s largest sugar producer and a leading diversified agribusiness. With a background that bridges consulting, business operations, and IT leadership, Khun Athikom shared how Mitr Phol is executing enterprise-wide digital transformation across its operations. We explored the group’s two-pronged AI strate...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Supakorn Siddhichai, Senior Vice President, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) - Thailand, Emmy Lou V. Delfin, Director IV of the ICT Industry Development Bureau, Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) - Philippines, Sonny Hendra Sudaryana, Director of Ecosystem Development, Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) - Indonesia and Wan Murdani Bin Wan Mohamad, Head / Vice President, Digital Industry Acceleration, ...

In this episode, we are joined by Darwin Poso, Vice President of Enterprise Data Management at Sinarmas Land, one of Indonesia’s most prominent property developers. With a background spanning digital transformation and enterprise data strategy, Darwin shares how his team approaches innovation—from small, scalable data projects to organisation-wide knowledge initiatives. We explore the role of measurable innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and the practical application of AI in shaping...