FutureCFO vSummit 2022: Malaysia

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WELCOME NOTE

Two years after the coronavirus first emerged, countries in Southeast Asia now learn to live with COVID-19 and anticipate economic recovery to be more pronounced in 2022. With a shift to treating the pandemic as endemic, Malaysia’s economy is also expected to be on its path of recovery this year, backed by the reopening of economic and social sectors.

To support the recovery of COVID-impacted sectors, the Malaysian government has allocated a total of RM332.1 billion for Budget 2022, the highest value compared to previous budgets. Budget 2022 builds upon three key pillars: strengthening recovery, rebuilding national resilience and catalysing reforms for a sustainable economy.

The growing allocation towards sustainability in Budget 2022 reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment towards a sustainable future. Both public and private sectors are encouraged to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks in their governance, business strategy, operations and risk management.

Nevertheless, the mutation of coronavirus, worsening supply chain disruptions, higher energy prices and labour shortages may present a new wave of volatility and affect business profitability and growth in Malaysia this year and beyond.

With the pandemic far from over and with the heightened push to fast-track digital agenda to thrive in this new COVID economy, what will be the day-to-day portfolio of forward-looking CFOs and finance leaders in Malaysia in 2022?

How can strategic CFOs and finance executives stay agile, react immediately and make informed decisions when they need to make sharp turns through uncertainty? Under a cloud of a pandemic-induced labor shortage and foreseeable hybrid working environments, what strategies will enable CFOs to win the “war for talent”? How should finance leaders in Malaysia lead ESG adoption to propel business growth?

CXOCIETY is pleased to hold our second installment of annual FutureCFO Malaysia vSummit. Taking place on 28 April 2022 from 9 am to 12.15 pm MYT, this virtual summit will gather over 120 senior finance professionals from multiple industries in Malaysia. This event aims to address the latest macroeconomic updates, business risks and opportunities, CFO’s top action plans to drive change and recover growth in Malaysia. This event will also discuss ways to succeed in this new “stable instability” and explore value-driven digital transformation strategies and technologies to accelerate future-ready digital finance and stay resilient in the next few years.

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

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.

AGENDA

09:05

PANEL DISCUSSION I: The Road Ahead: CFO’s New Mandate and Priorities for 2022

With the upheaval caused by prolonged pandemic and current macroeconomic developments in the country, CFOs and finance leaders in the Malaysia are required to deal with changes swiftly, evaluate and modify their finance strategies particularly in the areas where digital and finance intersect to match the shifting economic conditions.

Finance landscape in the Malaysia for 2022: Economic outlook, challenges and opportunities
CFO’s new role in leading recovery from pandemic impact and losses
Repositioning business, opportunities, ESG and digital agendas to meet the new economic demands and ensure resilience
Initiatives to drive performance, build profitable growth and surpass competitions in 2022
Emerging techs, innovations and metaverse: Latest trends and their potential implications on finance function in 2022

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

PANELISTS:
Sim Siew Shan, CFO Aviation Group, AIRASIA
Chari TVT, Senior Financial Advisor, BOUSTEAD HOLDINGS
Mohd. Izzad Shamsuddin, Group CFO, KFC & PIZZA HUT MALAYSIA (QSR BRANDS (M) HOLDINGS)

09:40

FIRESIDE CHAT I: The Pivotal Role of CFO in Sustainability

Recognising business’ environmental responsibilities in the supply chain and adopting well-structured environmental practices result in positive effects on people (stakeholders), the planet and profits.

As ESG is now a core part of disclosure reporting, this means ESG reporting on sustainability is now a critical concern for the CFO. This session will explore the role of finance in ESG reporting and how ESG should be connected to the FP&A’s planning and forecasting processes.

Understanding the increased importance and values of ESG reporting in financial reporting disclosures
Integrating ESG reporting and corporate planning models
Streamlining ESG reporting processes
Best practices in ESG data collection and traceability

Brian Ho, Climate & Sustainability Assurance Leader for Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia, DELOITTE

Michael Lim, Director/GTM Lead for ERP & Digital Supply Chain, ORACLE JAPAC