5th Annual FutureCFO Conference Malaysia

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EVENT OVERVIEW

In 2025, the landscape for CFOs and finance leaders in Asia is increasingly complex, with growth remaining a top priority amidst evolving challenges. According to Alexander Bant, chief of research in the Gartner Finance Practice, “CFOs and CEOs are united in their focus on profitable growth, with nearly two-thirds identifying it as a key strategic priority.” Following this, technology and workforce management emerge as crucial areas of concern.

However, the role of modern CFOs extends beyond fostering organisational growth and optimising costs. They must adeptly navigate a landscape filled with uncertainties, balancing the pursuit of growth with effective risk management. As pivotal players in risk mitigation, CFOs are expected to formulate robust plans to tackle potential crises such as:

Constrained access to capital and investment challenges
Cybersecurity threats and data breaches
Economic headwinds and inflationary pressures
Evolving regulatory landscapes
Market volatility and shifting consumer behaviours
Talent shortages in a competitive labour market

Also, a Gartner survey highlights that 62% of CFOs and 58% of CEOs believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) will significantly reshape their sectors in the coming years. As CFOs increasingly integrate AI into financial operations, they must also address the accompanying challenges and ethical implications of emerging technologies.

The 5^th FutureCFO Malaysia Conference 2025, themed “Pathways Towards Differentiated Success,” will serve as a vital platform for finance leaders to explore strategies that ensure steady margins while effectively managing risks. Attendees can expect insights from seasoned industry experts on critical topics, including:

Aligning organisational priorities amid competing demands
Enhancing the role of finance leaders as strategic partners
Harnessing emerging technologies to shape the future of finance
Implementing forward-looking risk management strategies
Leveraging digital finance transformation and process automation
Navigating the next phase of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives

This conference will equip CFOs with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-changing environment, ensuring they can balance the dual imperatives of growth and risk management.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

CFOs, MDs, VPs, Directors, Heads, GMs, and Senior Managers, involved in:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Costing & Budgeting
Treasury Operations
Project Financing
Accounting and Reporting
Merger & Acquisition (M&A)
Investment / Portfolio Management
Auditing & Internal Control
Tax Governance
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Statutory & Regulatory Reporting
Fiscal Policy Planning
Financial Technology Solutions

FUTURECFO CONFERENCE SERIES

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

The FutureCFO Conference aims to give CFOs, who also act as their company’s strategic business partner and catalyst, insights on ensuring corporate growth and successfully mitigating risks and challenges amidst the current economic and political uncertainties in their countries. The conference will also address strategies and best practices on how CFOs can reimagine finance functions and their organizations to survive and thrive in today’s fast-paced and digitally driven landscape.

This by-invitation only one-day event will gather over 120 senior finance leaders from multiple industries and offers the best opportunity to hear from the industry’s leading professionals, contribute questions from the floor, engage in incisive panel discussions that discuss real-life business cases, updates and strategies to meet the most pertinent challenges facing the finance function in 2020.

High-Level Industry Speakers

We gather 20+ industry speakers and experts from leading organizations for keynote presentations and incisive discussions so you can tap on their invaluable insights and best practices important to your finance function management and transformation.

Interactive Discussions

Be part of our interactive panel discussions that address the current hot topics, share ideas and experiences and get the answers to your pressing questions from prominent finance leaders on stage.

Networking Opportunities

Meet new business partners, engage and forge new connections with fellow finance and treasury leaders in the region, solution providers and many more at our event through luncheons, coffee breaks, one-to-one meetings and informal introductions.

Targeted In-Depth Sessions

8 hours of learning and networking opportunities packed into 10 in depth sessions. Listen to corporate-driven best practices and case studies sharing that are targeted to your profession through the personalized country-specific conferences we crafted for you - FutureCFO Conferences.

2025 AGENDA

09:15

Panel Discussion: Balancing CFO’s Strategic Priorities while Delivering Immediate Results

In 2025, CFOs face the challenge of balancing business growth and profitability with fostering innovation and ensuring compliance. As the finance function evolves, how can it add genuine value from the perspective of business stakeholders? This session emphasises the strategic focus and complexities that CFOs will face in 2025.

Navigating growth pressures and challenges facing CFOs in 2025
Ensuring long-term profitability amidst market changes
Cost control as growth strategy
Balancing risk and growth
Making smart investment decisions

Moderator:
Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY

Panelists:
Khairul Rifaie, Group CFO, CIMB
Kenny Saw, Director Finance & Planning, PHILIP MORRIS MALAYSIA
Sazlyna Sapiee, CFO, VELESTO ENERGY BERHAD

09:50

Keynote: Embedding Innovative Payment Automation into Business to Drive Growth

As credit tightening and inflationary pressures create a challenging environment, CFOs face the dual challenge of managing expenses while ensuring cash flow, profitability, and growth. In this context, the digitisation of payment processes has emerged as a strategic imperative, offering new avenues for value creation and enhanced bottom-line performance. How can innovative payment automation serve as a catalyst for financial resilience and strategic growth in 2025?