Retail Asia Forum - Kuala Lumpur - June 27, 2024
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Overview 2024 Retail Asia Forum - Kuala Lumpur
Join the revolution of retail at the Retail Asia Forum 2024, where the brightest minds in the retail industry gather to explore and share the future of shopping in Asia. This signature event series serves as the incubator for the latest trends, technologies, and tactics that are revolutionizing retail from the streets of Tokyo to the online markets of Southeast Asia.
Starting with the historic inaugural event in the vibrant markets of Ho Chi Minh on March 14, the forum sweeps through the heart of Asia's shopping capitals — taking the stage in Bangkok on April 25, capturing the unique retail blend of Jakarta on May 16, showcasing the digital evolution of Kuala Lumpur on June 27, and wrapping up with the bustling retail innovation in Manila on October 3.
The Retail Asia Forum 2024 is not just an event—it's a strategic pivot point for retailers aiming to capture the hearts and wallets of a diverse and dynamic Asian consumer base.
Book your passage to the epicenter of retail transformation. Be among the select to redefine consumer experiences and drive unprecedented growth in one of the world's most exciting retail landscapes.
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Why the Retail Asia Forum 2024 is the must-attend event:
ENGAGE
Connect with industry leaders, retail pioneers, and brand visionaries. Build invaluable relationships through interactive workshops and networking breaks.
EXPLORE
Experience retail reinvention with live case studies and immersive sessions. Witness firsthand how consumer behavior, e-commerce strategies, and sustainability practices are shaping the future of retail in Asia.
EMBRACE
Embrace cutting-edge technologies and marketing strategies that are setting new standards in customer experience and operational efficiency.
EVOLVE
Equip yourself with actionable strategies and innovative solutions to adapt and thrive in the fast-evolving retail ecosystem.
NEWS
SPEAKERS
Edison Choong
Head of ESG Unit
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Head of ESG Unit
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Datuk Wira (Dr.) Haji Ameer Ali Bin Mydin
Managing Director
Mydin Mohamed Holdings BHD
Managing Director
Mydin Mohamed Holdings BHD
Adeline Ooi
Manager
YCP Solidiance
Manager
YCP Solidiance
Adeline is a Manager based in YCP's Malaysia office. She began her career in one of Malaysia’s biggest start-ups as an Accounts Executive before moving to an economics research firm where she worked with international organizations, such as JICA. Prior to joining YCP Solidiance, she worked in a local boutique consulting where she worked with clients from both the public and private sector. She has over 6 years of advisory experience and has various experiences in the FMCG sector. This includes formulating go-to-market strategies for a beverage start-up, market assessment exercise for packaged agricultural products and nutritional powdered goat milk products. She also authored a Halal whitepaper in collaboration with Rakuten Analytics that focused on unveiling the potential of the Halal FMCG market in Southeast Asia.
Yau Chuan Ng
Chief Marketing Officer
Tealive
Chief Marketing Officer
Tealive
Hugo Texier
Partner Consumer Goods and Retail Asia
Roland Berger
Partner Consumer Goods and Retail Asia
Roland Berger
Dr. Kasuma Satria Mat Jadi
Chief of Human Resources and Director of Corporate Communications
AEON CO. (M) BHD
Chief of Human Resources and Director of Corporate Communications
AEON CO. (M) BHD
Dr. Kasuma Satria is a distinguished HR leader with over 20 years of experience in enhancing business growth, people development, and organisational strength across Europe and Asia Pacific. His unique journey from business operations in the oil and gas sector to Human Resource (HR) at TechnipFMC has given him a profound understanding of workflows and the critical role of human resources in organisational success.
Initially working in business operations field, Dr. Kasuma transitioned to HR, bringing valuable insights from his hands-on experience. His career advanced, taking on roles such as Corporate Project Manager and Group Vice President of Sourcing and Recruitment at a global oil and gas company, where he worked at the Group HQ in Paris. He later returned to Malaysia as Regional Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Development in Asia Pacific, and then served as Vice President of East Malaysia and Brunei. Dr. Kasuma concluded his tenure at TechnipFMC as the Director and Vice President of Business Development Onshore and Offshore.
In 2018, after a long career in the oil and gas industry, Dr. Kasuma joined an education transformation consultancy focusing on human capital development.
In 2020, Dr. Kasuma Satria joined AEON CO. (M) BHD. as Chief Human Resources Officer, successfully guiding the HR team through the pandemic. Under his leadership, AEON emerged stronger, implementing transformation plans effectively. Dr. Kasuma aims to position AEON as a leading company admired for its people, performance, and partnerships. He currently oversees HR, sustainability, corporate services, and communications, and is also an expert at HRD Corp and a board member of the Government-Industry TVET Coordination Body (GITC), exemplifying transformative HR leadership
Ankit Sharma
VP – Retail Solutions - Digital Transformation, Analytics & Data Science
eClerx
VP – Retail Solutions - Digital Transformation, Analytics & Data Science
eClerx
Based in Mumbai, Ankit is a Principal Consultant for global Retail Clients at eClerx with 13+ years of experience in analytics and data science consulting.
Ankit has a proven track record for delivering strategic solutions to complex business problems, specializing in Digital Commerce,
RGM, Customer Journey Optimization, Personalization, and experience analytics. He is passionate about the power of analytics
and data-driven storytelling and its ability to unlock insights which can transform organizations through better decisions.
Speakers' full name: Ankit Sharma
Speakers' job title: VP - Retail Solutions, Digital Transformation, Analytics & Data Science -
Speaker's presentation title/topic – Insights Led Strategy for Scaling Cross Border Commerce
Speakers' Mobile number: +91 9915244872
Speakers' Email address: [email protected]
Speakers presentation slide in ppt format - TBD
Daria Tulubenskaia
Partner
Page Executive
Partner
Page Executive
Daria Tulubenskaia is the Partner of the Consumer practice at Page Executive Malaysia, the executive search arm of Page Group, which also includes the Michael Page and Page Personnel brands. She brings over 15 years of experience in executive search, talent strategy, and senior leadership development in the industry. She leads executive search projects for CEO and C-level roles in Retail, e-Commerce, Fashion and FMCG. Highly proficient in profile assessment, Daria is certified in SHL and Hogan Assessments for personality assessment and competency-based interviews.
Selena Chua
CEO
WCT Malls Management Sdn Bhd
CEO
WCT Malls Management Sdn Bhd
Selena Chua, a highly accomplished and experienced professional, boasts over 30 years in retail and mall management. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Estate Management from the National University of Singapore, she currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Malls Management at WCT Holdings Bhd. Her role encompasses the management of various prominent malls within WCT Group, including Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya, Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, gateway@klia2, SkyPark Terminal, and Aeon Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre. Prior to her position at WCT, she held significant roles, such as Managing Director/Retail Director at Synergistic Retail Consultancy, General Manager at John Little Department Store, and Head of Group Retail Leasing Singapore at CapitaLand Retail Limited. Selena's extensive experience and remarkable leadership have been pivotal in the growth and success of WCT Group's mall portfolio.
Shaakir Siraj
Managing Director
Mydin Mart
Managing Director
Mydin Mart
Anthony Lee
Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director
TF Value-Mart Sdn Bhd
Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director
TF Value-Mart Sdn Bhd
Anthony holds a degree in Accounting & Management from University of
Auckland New Zealand
Anthony has extensive experience in the FMCG and service industry. He has worked in Australasia and Asia and has held senior financial positions with Dairy Farm (DFI), HJ Heinz (Indonesia), CDL Hotels New Zealand and Coles Myer (NZ).
Educated and trained in New Zealand, he moved to Asia early 2005, initially as Finance Director with HJ Heinz then DFI in Indonesia before moving to DFI Malaysia late 2009. He took early retirement from DFI Malaysia in 2013 and returned to New Zealand.
Back in Malaysia late 2015 on consulting basis before his appointment to the current position as CFO and Executive Director for TF Value-Mart Sdn Bhd.
Ngu Heng Sing
Head of Consumer & Retail
KPMG Malaysia
Head of Consumer & Retail
KPMG Malaysia
Heng Sing started his career in KPMG by joining the Audit & Assurance division in 2007 and moved to the Transaction Services unit under KPMG’s Deal Advisory practice in May 2011.
During his tenure in Audit, Heng Sing specialized in the audit of public listed companies and multinationals from various industries including manufacturing, construction, plantation, automotive, poultry, and financial institutions. In Transaction Services, he has worked on due diligence engagements for private equity firms, corporate investors, government agencies, and government-linked companies. His due diligence experience covers financial, commercial and operational.
Among his notable engagements include:
- Assisted a leading technology company in their acquisition of various start-up companies, which included e-payment companies, online-to-offline e-commerce platforms, bicycle sharing company, and online grocery and delivery company;
- Assisted a private equity fund in the acquisition of various retail chains in Malaysia, which included pharmacies, budget stores, and specialty stores;
- Assisted the management of a leading global hamburger fast food chain in their proposed divestment of franchise rights in Malaysia and Singapore;
- Assisted a sovereign wealth fund in the market study and assessment of the online photo printing industry;
- Assisted a local investment bank in the development of an external advisors’ manual covering the general process of work performed by reporting accountants, due diligence advisors, and tax advisors.
Melissa Wong
Head of Malls
Lotus Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Head of Malls
Lotus Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Quan Yao Peh
Senior Analyst
Euromonitor International
Senior Analyst
Euromonitor International
Quan Yao is a Senior Analyst (Channels) at Euromonitor International, leading research for the Retail and Digital Consumer sectors in Southeast Asia. He has a keen interest in the impact of retail digitalisation and evolving business models, and its implications for businesses and consumers within the region.
Over his time in the company Quan Yao has engaged and advised clients on the industries’ competitive landscape, market trends & strategic outlook through his analysis on Euromonitor's Passport database, external publications, and client and industry conference engagements. He is the Co-Author of Euromonitor’s “Top 100 Retailers in Asia Pacific 2021” White Paper, and his sector commentary has been featured on prominent regional publications such as Singapore Business Review, Tech in Asia and DealStreetAsia.
Quan Yao holds a Bachelor of Business Management degree with a Double Major in Operations Management and Analytics from the Singapore Management University
Yen Thng (Ostwin) Paw
Sustainability & Impact Officer of Alpro Pharmacy
CEO of Alpro Foundation
Sustainability & Impact Officer of Alpro Pharmacy
CEO of Alpro Foundation
Mario Braz de Matos
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Flying Fish Lab
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Flying Fish Lab
Mário Braz de Matos is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Flying Fish Lab, the Controlled Disruption™ company comprising brand catalysts driving breakthrough growth for businesses. His journey of nearly three decades in the field across 5 continents is marked by exciting contributions in the FMCG, technology and brand services industries. Having worked at Nokia, and Unilever, as well as running entrepreneurial ventures like Cookwork, world’s largest online chef community, the brand maverick combines a challenger mindset with a zeal for continuous innovation. He has worked in 35 countries, lived in over 10, and is known for his adaptability and international expertise. A polyglot, Mário is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French, with a sprinkling of Dutch and Mandarin phrases. A power networker, connecting with other people, and expanding his network are what keep Mário inspired as an entrepreneur. Mário has won several industry awards, including the 2008 Global Marketing Activation Grand Prix, during his tenure at Nokia and secured multiple Unilever Golden Triangle awards for driving exceptional business expansion. Mário is also an Executive Trainer at The Marketing Institute and a member of the Portuguese Business Society in Singapore, where he has trained executives and delivered courses for companies. Mário graduated from the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon.
Matej Urban
Regional Director
Zalora
Regional Director
Zalora
Kimberly Xavier
Head of Business Strategy
Jaya Grocer
Head of Business Strategy
Jaya Grocer
AGENDA
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
9:05 - 9:10 AM Welcome Remarks
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Retail Asia
9:10 - 9:25 AM Opening Session
9:25 - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker
9:45 - 10:05 AM CEO Fireside chat
- Datuk Wira (Dr.) Haji Ameer Ali Bin, Mydin Managing Director, Mydin Mohamed Holdings BHD
10:05 - 10:35 AM Panel Session 1: Cultivating Brand Loyalty: Strategies for Sustainable Customer Engagement
Moderator: Adeline Ooi, Manager, YCP Solidiance
- Yau Chuan Ng, Chief Marketing Officer, Tealive
10:35 -11:15 AM COFFEE BREAK
11:15 - 11:35 AM Speaker 4
- Hugo Texier, Partner Consumer Goods and Retail Asia, Roland Berger
11:35 - 11:55 AM Speaker 5: Strategy for Success - Giving Wheels To The Central Pillar
- Dr. Kasuma Satria Mat Jadi, Chief of Human Resources and Director of Corporate Communications, AEON CO. (M) BHD
11:55 - 12:15 PM Speaker 6
- Ankit Sharma, VP – Retail Solutions - Digital Transformation, Analytics & Data Science, eClerx
12:15 - 12:45 PM Panel Session 2: Next-Generation Retail Strategies: Embracing Evolving Consumer Preferences
Moderator:
- Daria Tulubenskaia, Partner, Page Executive
Panelist:
- Shaakir Siraj, Managing Director, Mydin Mart
- Selena Chua, CEO, WCT Malls Management Sdn Bhd
- Anthony Lee, Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director, TF Value-Mart Sdn Bhd
12:45 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK
2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaker 7
- Ngu Heng Sing, Head of Consumer & Retail, KPMG Malaysia
2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaker 8
- Melissa Wong, Head of Malls, Lotus Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
2:40 - 3:00 PM Speaker 9
3:00 - 3:40 PM COFFEE BREAK
3:40 - 4:00 PM Speaker 10: Digital and Beyond: Reimagining Retail Priorities in Southeast Asia
- Quan Yao Peh, Senior Analyst, Euromonitor International
4:00 - 4:20 PM Speaker 11: Customer Journey and Brand Identity through ESG Initiatives
- Yen Thng (Ostwin) Paw, Sustainability & Impact Officer of Alpro Pharmacy, CEO of Alpro Foundation
4:20 - 4:50 PM Panel Session 3: E-commerce Innovation: Navigating the Digital Frontier for Enhanced Customer Engagement
Moderator:
- Mario Braz de Matos, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Flying Fish Lab
Panelist:
- Matej Urban, Regional Director, Zalora
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAM
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SPEAKERS
Edison Choong
Head of ESG Unit
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Head of ESG Unit
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Datuk Wira (Dr.) Haji Ameer Ali Bin Mydin
Managing Director
Mydin Mohamed Holdings BHD
Managing Director
Mydin Mohamed Holdings BHD
Adeline Ooi
Manager
YCP Solidiance
Manager
YCP Solidiance
Adeline is a Manager based in YCP's Malaysia office. She began her career in one of Malaysia’s biggest start-ups as an Accounts Executive before moving to an economics research firm where she worked with international organizations, such as JICA. Prior to joining YCP Solidiance, she worked in a local boutique consulting where she worked with clients from both the public and private sector. She has over 6 years of advisory experience and has various experiences in the FMCG sector. This includes formulating go-to-market strategies for a beverage start-up, market assessment exercise for packaged agricultural products and nutritional powdered goat milk products. She also authored a Halal whitepaper in collaboration with Rakuten Analytics that focused on unveiling the potential of the Halal FMCG market in Southeast Asia.
Yau Chuan Ng
Chief Marketing Officer
Tealive
Chief Marketing Officer
Tealive
Hugo Texier
Partner Consumer Goods and Retail Asia
Roland Berger
Partner Consumer Goods and Retail Asia
Roland Berger
Dr. Kasuma Satria Mat Jadi
Chief of Human Resources and Director of Corporate Communications
AEON CO. (M) BHD
Chief of Human Resources and Director of Corporate Communications
AEON CO. (M) BHD
Dr. Kasuma Satria is a distinguished HR leader with over 20 years of experience in enhancing business growth, people development, and organisational strength across Europe and Asia Pacific. His unique journey from business operations in the oil and gas sector to Human Resource (HR) at TechnipFMC has given him a profound understanding of workflows and the critical role of human resources in organisational success.
Initially working in business operations field, Dr. Kasuma transitioned to HR, bringing valuable insights from his hands-on experience. His career advanced, taking on roles such as Corporate Project Manager and Group Vice President of Sourcing and Recruitment at a global oil and gas company, where he worked at the Group HQ in Paris. He later returned to Malaysia as Regional Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Development in Asia Pacific, and then served as Vice President of East Malaysia and Brunei. Dr. Kasuma concluded his tenure at TechnipFMC as the Director and Vice President of Business Development Onshore and Offshore.
In 2018, after a long career in the oil and gas industry, Dr. Kasuma joined an education transformation consultancy focusing on human capital development.
In 2020, Dr. Kasuma Satria joined AEON CO. (M) BHD. as Chief Human Resources Officer, successfully guiding the HR team through the pandemic. Under his leadership, AEON emerged stronger, implementing transformation plans effectively. Dr. Kasuma aims to position AEON as a leading company admired for its people, performance, and partnerships. He currently oversees HR, sustainability, corporate services, and communications, and is also an expert at HRD Corp and a board member of the Government-Industry TVET Coordination Body (GITC), exemplifying transformative HR leadership
Ankit Sharma
VP – Retail Solutions - Digital Transformation, Analytics & Data Science
eClerx
VP – Retail Solutions - Digital Transformation, Analytics & Data Science
eClerx
Based in Mumbai, Ankit is a Principal Consultant for global Retail Clients at eClerx with 13+ years of experience in analytics and data science consulting.
Ankit has a proven track record for delivering strategic solutions to complex business problems, specializing in Digital Commerce,
RGM, Customer Journey Optimization, Personalization, and experience analytics. He is passionate about the power of analytics
and data-driven storytelling and its ability to unlock insights which can transform organizations through better decisions.
Speakers' full name: Ankit Sharma
Speakers' job title: VP - Retail Solutions, Digital Transformation, Analytics & Data Science -
Speaker's presentation title/topic – Insights Led Strategy for Scaling Cross Border Commerce
Speakers' Mobile number: +91 9915244872
Speakers' Email address: [email protected]
Speakers presentation slide in ppt format - TBD
Daria Tulubenskaia
Partner
Page Executive
Partner
Page Executive
Daria Tulubenskaia is the Partner of the Consumer practice at Page Executive Malaysia, the executive search arm of Page Group, which also includes the Michael Page and Page Personnel brands. She brings over 15 years of experience in executive search, talent strategy, and senior leadership development in the industry. She leads executive search projects for CEO and C-level roles in Retail, e-Commerce, Fashion and FMCG. Highly proficient in profile assessment, Daria is certified in SHL and Hogan Assessments for personality assessment and competency-based interviews.
Selena Chua
CEO
WCT Malls Management Sdn Bhd
CEO
WCT Malls Management Sdn Bhd
Selena Chua, a highly accomplished and experienced professional, boasts over 30 years in retail and mall management. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Estate Management from the National University of Singapore, she currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Malls Management at WCT Holdings Bhd. Her role encompasses the management of various prominent malls within WCT Group, including Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya, Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, gateway@klia2, SkyPark Terminal, and Aeon Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre. Prior to her position at WCT, she held significant roles, such as Managing Director/Retail Director at Synergistic Retail Consultancy, General Manager at John Little Department Store, and Head of Group Retail Leasing Singapore at CapitaLand Retail Limited. Selena's extensive experience and remarkable leadership have been pivotal in the growth and success of WCT Group's mall portfolio.
Shaakir Siraj
Managing Director
Mydin Mart
Managing Director
Mydin Mart
Anthony Lee
Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director
TF Value-Mart Sdn Bhd
Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director
TF Value-Mart Sdn Bhd
Anthony holds a degree in Accounting & Management from University of
Auckland New Zealand
Anthony has extensive experience in the FMCG and service industry. He has worked in Australasia and Asia and has held senior financial positions with Dairy Farm (DFI), HJ Heinz (Indonesia), CDL Hotels New Zealand and Coles Myer (NZ).
Educated and trained in New Zealand, he moved to Asia early 2005, initially as Finance Director with HJ Heinz then DFI in Indonesia before moving to DFI Malaysia late 2009. He took early retirement from DFI Malaysia in 2013 and returned to New Zealand.
Back in Malaysia late 2015 on consulting basis before his appointment to the current position as CFO and Executive Director for TF Value-Mart Sdn Bhd.
Ngu Heng Sing
Head of Consumer & Retail
KPMG Malaysia
Head of Consumer & Retail
KPMG Malaysia
Heng Sing started his career in KPMG by joining the Audit & Assurance division in 2007 and moved to the Transaction Services unit under KPMG’s Deal Advisory practice in May 2011.
During his tenure in Audit, Heng Sing specialized in the audit of public listed companies and multinationals from various industries including manufacturing, construction, plantation, automotive, poultry, and financial institutions. In Transaction Services, he has worked on due diligence engagements for private equity firms, corporate investors, government agencies, and government-linked companies. His due diligence experience covers financial, commercial and operational.
Among his notable engagements include:
- Assisted a leading technology company in their acquisition of various start-up companies, which included e-payment companies, online-to-offline e-commerce platforms, bicycle sharing company, and online grocery and delivery company;
- Assisted a private equity fund in the acquisition of various retail chains in Malaysia, which included pharmacies, budget stores, and specialty stores;
- Assisted the management of a leading global hamburger fast food chain in their proposed divestment of franchise rights in Malaysia and Singapore;
- Assisted a sovereign wealth fund in the market study and assessment of the online photo printing industry;
- Assisted a local investment bank in the development of an external advisors’ manual covering the general process of work performed by reporting accountants, due diligence advisors, and tax advisors.
Melissa Wong
Head of Malls
Lotus Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Head of Malls
Lotus Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Quan Yao Peh
Senior Analyst
Euromonitor International
Senior Analyst
Euromonitor International
Quan Yao is a Senior Analyst (Channels) at Euromonitor International, leading research for the Retail and Digital Consumer sectors in Southeast Asia. He has a keen interest in the impact of retail digitalisation and evolving business models, and its implications for businesses and consumers within the region.
Over his time in the company Quan Yao has engaged and advised clients on the industries’ competitive landscape, market trends & strategic outlook through his analysis on Euromonitor's Passport database, external publications, and client and industry conference engagements. He is the Co-Author of Euromonitor’s “Top 100 Retailers in Asia Pacific 2021” White Paper, and his sector commentary has been featured on prominent regional publications such as Singapore Business Review, Tech in Asia and DealStreetAsia.
Quan Yao holds a Bachelor of Business Management degree with a Double Major in Operations Management and Analytics from the Singapore Management University
Yen Thng (Ostwin) Paw
Sustainability & Impact Officer of Alpro Pharmacy
CEO of Alpro Foundation
Sustainability & Impact Officer of Alpro Pharmacy
CEO of Alpro Foundation
Mario Braz de Matos
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Flying Fish Lab
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Flying Fish Lab
Mário Braz de Matos is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Flying Fish Lab, the Controlled Disruption™ company comprising brand catalysts driving breakthrough growth for businesses. His journey of nearly three decades in the field across 5 continents is marked by exciting contributions in the FMCG, technology and brand services industries. Having worked at Nokia, and Unilever, as well as running entrepreneurial ventures like Cookwork, world’s largest online chef community, the brand maverick combines a challenger mindset with a zeal for continuous innovation. He has worked in 35 countries, lived in over 10, and is known for his adaptability and international expertise. A polyglot, Mário is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French, with a sprinkling of Dutch and Mandarin phrases. A power networker, connecting with other people, and expanding his network are what keep Mário inspired as an entrepreneur. Mário has won several industry awards, including the 2008 Global Marketing Activation Grand Prix, during his tenure at Nokia and secured multiple Unilever Golden Triangle awards for driving exceptional business expansion. Mário is also an Executive Trainer at The Marketing Institute and a member of the Portuguese Business Society in Singapore, where he has trained executives and delivered courses for companies. Mário graduated from the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon.
Matej Urban
Regional Director
Zalora
Regional Director
Zalora
Kimberly Xavier
Head of Business Strategy
Jaya Grocer
Head of Business Strategy
Jaya Grocer