Ambassadors & Speakers
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The Speakers
Ms. Lillian Cheong, JP
Under Secretary for Innovation Technology and Industry
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Ms. Lillian Cheong, JP
Ms. Cheong joined the Government in 2017 as Political Assistant to the Secretary for Innovation and Technology and was appointed as Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry in July, 2022.
Before joining the Government, Ms. Cheong served as Assistant to Executive Director and Joint General Manager at a listed company, and had experience in operation and management of real estate development, cross-boundary retail, technology investment, business development and restructuring, digital transformation, investor relations, etc. In addition to profound knowledge in the business sector, Ms. Cheong has extensive public service experience including serving as a co-opted member of the Community Building Committee of the Wan Chai District Council, adviser to a think tank, etc.
Mr. Dan Wong
Asia AI Forum Director & Senior Fellow
The Conference Board
Mr. Dan Wong
Dan Wong is an expert in the fields of digital transformation, AI change management, and innovation – with over 20 years of experience in Greater China and Silicon Valley. Dan has been at the forefront of driving digital transformation at companies like Nokia (feature-phone to smart-phone transition), Samsung (hardware to software transition), and at MTR Corporation where he was the GM of Global Innovation. Dan’s experience with AI started in 2014 as CEO of startup Rokid, which used machine learning to create a voice-driven smart home product that won a CES Innovation Award in 2016. Since that time, he has been involved in the development and deployment of AI across a broad range of industry sectors and use cases.
Mr. Hendy Harianto
Group CITO
Meratus Group
Mr. Hendy Harianto
Hendy Harianto is the Group Chief Information Technology Officer & Head of Business Process Transformation, with 25+ years of experience in multinational companies across the Asia Pacific. His expertise includes digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI/ML, cloud, and business process improvement. A global IT leader, he serves on advisory boards and as a Global CIO Forum Ambassador (NJ, USA) 2025. Recognized with top awards like CIO100 ASEAN & Hong Kong 2023 and CIO 200 Global Champion 2024, he is also a prominent speaker and judge. Hendy holds a MERIT Award & Distinction from Durham University Business School (UK).
Mr. Glen Seto
Head of Group Technology Services
Jardine Matheson Group
Mr. Glen Seto
Glen Seto is the Head of Group Technology Services at Jardine Matheson, overseeing infrastructure, digital solutions, and Gen AI technology. With 20+ years of experience in IT transformation, strategy, and consulting, he has worked across fashion, supply chain, manufacturing, and healthcare. Glen has led multi-regional system implementations for 1,000+ users, including global product management and eCommerce platforms. He established a global development center in Shenzhen. Glen holds a BASc in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the University of Toronto, an EMBA from Ivey Business School, and completed MIT Sloan Executive Education on Data Monetization.
Dr. Ted Suen
President
LPS
Dr. Ted Suen
Dr. Ted Suen is the President of Lenovo PCCW Solutions (LPS), leading technology solutions and business growth in Asia Pacific. Previously, he was Executive Director Digital Mobility & CTO at NEOM and CIO at MTR, overseeing complex IT operations, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. He also held leadership roles at EDS. Recognized with multiple IT awards, he received the HKSAR Medal of Honor in 2020. Former President of the Hong Kong Computer Society, he holds degrees in Economics, Computer Science, and Accounting, and earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from SBS Swiss Business School in 2020.
Ms. Charlotte Wong
CIO
HSBC
Ms. Charlotte Wong
Charlotte is a banking and technology leader with 20+ years of experience across global, regional, and market-level roles in Global Markets, Securities Services, and Retail & Wealth Banking. As CIO for HSBC Hong Kong, she drives technology resilience, transformation, and innovation while championing diversity in tech. She led the inaugural Women-In-Tech lounge at HK FinTech Week 2023. Passionate about community service, she is a global Girl Guide/Scout leader, an EdTech advisor, an industry advisor for the FutureGen Young Women Leader Award, and chairs the FACE Club under the Hong Kong Computer Society, supporting women in IT and leadership development.
Mr. Henry Ng
Master Trainer
Kornerstone Institute
Director
KRIS Consultacy
Mr. Henry Ng
Henry Ng is a 30-year IT and cybersecurity veteran, having held senior roles growing cybersecurity businesses across APAC. As a former managing director of Thales, he served many local and regional customers covering industries such as banking and finance, telecom, and manufacturing to tackle their cybersecurity challenges. He is an adjunct professor at the University Malaysia of Computer Science and Engineering and serves on cybersecurity boards, including Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong and Macau. As a frequent speaker and moderator at cybersecurity seminars, he contributes to industry discussions on risk and privacy. Henry holds multiple top IT security certifications and a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Mr. Sam Lim
Chief Information Technology Officer
Prudential Hong Kong
Mr. Sam Lim
Sam Lim spearheads the Prudential’s business through innovation and digitalisation. He leads set the strategy for Prudential Hong Kong’s technology including in areas such as AI, data, programme management, platformenablement. He plays an instrumental role in accelerating the company’s competitive advantages using technology. His leadership is pivotal in steering the company’s digital transformation to enhance service efficiency and agility, as well as creating a seamless experience for customers.
Sam has dedicated over two decades to corporate development and strategy. He joined Prudential in 2005, with the regional Strategy and M&A team before heading Strategy and Projects and subsequently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Prudential Hong Kong. Sam holds a BA from Cornell University and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mr. Yannick Mahé
Head of Business Engineering & Growth Engineering
Greater China Region
META
Mr. Yannick Mahé
Yannick is Head of Business & Growth Engineering, Greater China at Meta, leading tech engagement with top clients and shaping Meta’s ad products. With over 15 years of engineering leadership in Europe and Asia, he has served as CTO and Director of Engineering in startups. He is an active startup mentor, advisor, and angel investor, as well as a founding member of the AI Association of Hong Kong. Yannick holds an Engineering and Computer Science degree and an MBA from London Business School and Columbia Business School. He has worked at Meta for six years in Paris and Hong Kong.
Mr. Prasan Verma
Chief Technology Officer
Plaza Premium Group
Mr. Prasan Verma
Prasan Verma, Chief Technology Officer at Plaza Premium Group (PPG), brings over 25 years of Aviation IT expertise, having held senior roles at Air India, Vistara, and TCS. Renowned for innovative solutions like his Covid Management System, he drives PPG’s innovation roadmap, overseeing IT, cybersecurity, and analytics while advancing digital transformation for operational efficiency and customer experience.
PPG, a global leader in airport hospitality, operates lounges, transit hotels, and passenger services across 150 countries, serving 24 million passengers annually. With 100+ accolades, including eight consecutive Skytrax awards, PPG transforms travel experiences through partnerships, innovation, and exceptional service.
Mr. Shiwei Wu
Chief Technology Officer
Huawei Cloud APAC
Mr. Shiwei Wu
18 years of career development as IT professional, working in diversified environments from internet startups to top 100 MNCs, always focus on problem solving and technology advancement.
As CTO of Huawei Cloud, APAC, my priority is to lead the CTO Office architect team to discover the key challenges in cloud native transformation journey; explore the skill and organization readiness and advise on solutions to close gaps and achieve ultimate result. Meanwhile I am also responsible to work with ecosystem partners to deliver end to end solutions, which is a key success factor in enterprise digital transformation field such as digital banking, digital government etc.
Ms. Maryann Tseng
Senior Managing Director
SenseTime
Ms. Maryann Tseng
Prof. Maryann Tseng is Head of International Capital Markets and Senior Managing Director at SenseTime Inc., a Hong Kong-listed AI software company with a market cap of $8.5 billion. Previously a top-ranked investment banker in Asia, she also serves as an adjunct associate professor at Hong Kong PolyTech University and advises HKUST’s MSc Business Analytics program. A CIMA CGMA fellow, she completed executive education at Harvard and Stanford. Based in Hong Kong, she frequently travels globally for investor engagements and business development. SenseTime is listed under ticker 0020.HK on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Mr. Michael Tam
Technology Strategy Officer / Chief Brand Officer
UBTECH
Mr. Michael Tam
Michael, Chief Brand Officer at UBTECH, oversees brand management and ecosystem development. With 25 years of experience in international 4A agencies, including roles as CEO of Ogilvy Fashion China and President of Ogilvy Redworks, he drives innovation in brand communication. Recognized as a marketing expert, he was named “Chief Marketing Officer of the Year” (2019) and “Top 10 Chief Brand Officer in China” (2020). Under his leadership, UBTECH entered Kantar’s BrandZ™ Most Valuable Chinese Brands list twice. He also produced “AI Expert Talk” (2021) and launched the first robotic industry NFT with Tencent’s Zhixin Chain in 2022.
Mr. Zheng Jinwei
Chief Technology Officer Information Engineering
Geely Auto Group
Mr. Zheng Jinwei
Mr. Zheng Jinwei currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Information Engineering Center at Geely Auto Group. He is a seasoned expert with a combined expertise in IT and the automotive industry, boasting over 17 years of in-depth experience in the field. Mr. Zheng has long been dedicated to strategic planning for enterprise informatization and the integration of digitalization within the automotive sector. He has spearheaded the development of Geely Group’s future-oriented core technology systems, driving innovation and digital transformation across the organization.
Mr. Sega Cheng
Co-Founder and CEO
Ikala
Mr. Sega Cheng
Sega Cheng, Co-Founder and CEO of iKala, holds an MSc in Computer Science from Stanford and a BSc from National Taiwan University. A specialist in AI, he won the 2015 Pan Wen Yuan Innovation Award. iKala provides AI-driven cloud and MarTech solutions, serving 1,000+ enterprises across six countries, including Fortune 500 companies. Previously, Sega was a Google engineer, contributing to Android multimedia, maps, and Chinese search, and was the first Taiwanese speaker at Google I/O. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, his grandfather founded SPIL, and his father co-founded PCL Technologies, contributing to IC and optical communications industries.
Prof. Jason Lau
Director, Board of Directors
ISACA
Prof. Jason Lau
Jason Lau is a globally recognized cybersecurity and data privacy leader with over 25 years of experience. As CISO at a top three global FinTech, he oversees security for a platform with 100 Million users and USD 1.3 trillion in annual trading volume. A former Cybersecurity Advisor at Microsoft, he serves on ISACA’s global Board, HK PCPD’s Standing Committee, and an Adjunct Professor. He is a Forbes Tech Council and World Economic Forum Expert Network member, featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, CNN, and WSJ. Jason is passionate about AI and cybersecurity, shaping global discussions on operational risk, innovation, and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Reuben Koh
Director, Security Technology & Strategy – Aasia Pacific & Japan
Akamai Technologies
Mr. Reuben Koh
With 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, Reuben Koh is currently a Director of Security Technology & Strategy at Akamai Technologies where he provides deep expertise in helping clients align critical security strategies with their core business initiatives and digital transformation strategies. He also works with Fortune 1000 enterprises and business partners across Asia Pacific & Japan in providing cybersecurity consultations, guidance, and recommendations, especially in domains such as Zero Trust, SASE, XDR, network security and advanced persistent threats. Reuben also hold various industry certifications and accreditation, among them ITIL, CCNP, CISA, CISM and CISSP.
Mr. Rajeev Nair
General Manager
IT Security and Infrastructure
Cathay
Mr. Rajeev Nair
Rajeev Nair’s distinguished 25 plus year career in the airline industry spans various critical roles and multiple carriers. At Cathay Pacific, he initially managed the application development portfolio, driving technological advancements and transforming the airline’s digital landscape through strategic project oversight. Currently, as head of infrastructure and cybersecurity, Rajeev champions operational excellence and resilience, ensuring the robustness and security of Cathay Pacific’s IT infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. His leadership and expertise are pivotal in safeguarding critical systems and data, reflecting a commitment to maintaining the highest industry standards.
Mr. Silviu Sacagiu
Executive Director Deputy, Head of Solutions Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation
DBS Bank (Singapore)
Mr. Silviu Sacagiu
With over 25 years of experience in computer technologies across three continents, Silviu specializes in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing. Over the past decade, Silviu has focused on cybersecurity and AI, leading transformative projects in industries such as logistics, healthcare, finance, and retail. Passionate about leveraging technology to create real-world impact, Silviu enjoys mentoring, contributing to industry panels, and exploring emerging trends like quantum computing and ethical AI. A dedicated tech enthusiast, Silviu experiments with AI models at home, driving innovation forward. Silviu also thrives on collaboration and pushing technological boundaries to solve complex challenges.
Dr. Chalee Vorakulpipat
Director of the Communication and Network Research Group
National Electronics and Computer Technology Center
Dr. Chalee Vorakulpipat
Dr. Chalee Vorakulpipat is the founding head of the Cybersecurity Laboratory at NECTEC and former Director of R&D at Thailand’s PDPC. Previously, he led ThaiCERT and worked as a system analyst and developer. His research focuses on cybersecurity, data protection, digital transformation, and Health IT. He co-authored books on digital watermarking and UML and contributed to a smart cities book. A recipient of the 2019 ISC2 Information Security Leadership Award, he has won multiple ICT awards. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems and certifications including CISSP, CISA, PMP, and IRCA (ISMS Lead Auditor).
Mr. Deacon Wan
Senior Director Analyst
Gartner
Mr. Deacon Wan
Deacon D.K. Wan is Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, specializing in Software Engineering Practices, Strategies, and Leadership. He leads the Gartner Greater China Research Community, serves as Conference Shadow Chair for Japan’s Application Innovation & Business Solution Summit, and is a Workforce Development Leaders-as-Teachers Faculty member.
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Canada, Deacon is a global business transformation leader with strong technical expertise. He has successfully managed teams and affiliates across Greater China, Europe, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. After over 20 years at Hutchison Whampoa, excelling in product development, operations, and business management, he joined Gartner in September 2016.
Mr. Nicky Au
General Manager
Greater China Region
Ensign InfoSecurity
Mr. Nicky Au
Nicky drives strategic direction and business growth in the region, leading Sales, Operations, Project Delivery, and Consulting to position Ensign as a leading end-to-end cybersecurity service provider in APAC.
With expertise in Cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, Security System Integration, Advisory, and Managed Security Services, he specializes in launching and advancing CyberSec and SecOps initiatives.
Before joining Ensign, Nicky held management and sales roles, overseeing cross-functional initiatives in technology sectors at NTT Com Security, PCCW-HKT Limited, Function One Group, and EBS Limited, building a strong track record in driving innovation and business success.
Mr. David Chan
CISO
Hang Seng Bank
Mr. David Chan
David has over 18 years in the area of information security including risk management, penetration testing and application security in various industries such as government, private sectors, utilities and FSI and is currently the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Hang Seng Bank. Prior to joining the bank, David led a team, part of the KDDI group to deliver hands on security testing and consultancy to various clients. His strong technical expertise in penetration testing and secure application development allowed David to protect the bank from various cyber threats by having a holistic view in ensuring the controls are designed and operating effectively.
Mr. Wee Lee Loh
Group Chief Digital and
Yuu Rewards Officer
DFI Retail Group
Mr. Wee Lee Loh
Wee Lee Loh was appointed Group Chief Digital and yuu Rewards Officer in April 2025, overseeing yuu Rewards, Retail Analytics, and Retail Media. Prior to this, he joined the Group as Chief Digital Officer in September 2023, driving digital business growth. Before DFI, Wee Lee held senior roles at Lazada Group, including CEO of Lazada Singapore, where he transformed the business toward growth and sustainability. He began his career as a management consultant with McKinsey, has lived in over 10 countries, and holds degrees from Cornell University and Harvard University.
Mr. Sankar S. Vallipuram
Director
Arup
Mr. Sankar S. Vallipuram
Mr. Sankar S. Vallipuram leads Digital Services & Advanced Digital Engineering for Arup (East Asia) with 25+ years of experience in IoT and data analytics across multiple sectors. He has managed landmark projects in Hong Kong and beyond, including smart city solutions, transportation systems, and geospatial analytics. He serves as Co-President of the Hong Kong IoT Alliance and previously held a board role at PMI (Hong Kong). Holding an MBA (HKUST) and multiple certifications (CPIT, PMP, CISA, CISM), he also completed an MIT executive course on Innovation & Leadership and was recognized as a ‘Value Driven CXO’ by INSEAD, INTEL & HPE.
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The Ambassadors
Ms. Akina Ho
Dr. Andy Chun
Dr. Crystal Fok
Mr. Danny Li
Mr. Hendy Harianto
Mr. Jiang Tao
Mr. Michael Tam
Mr. Ghanim Alfalasi
Mr. Alexander Antukh
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The Awards Judges
Mr. Silviu Sacagiu
Ms. Cornelia Kwok
Ms. Jaslin Goh
Ms. Carol Lee
Ms. Neha Malhotra
Mr. Duncan Chiu
Prof. Jason Lau
Dr. Jiang Tao
Joseph Chan
Mr. Shaofei Huang
Mr. Kyung Jin Kim
Mr. Steve Ng
Ir. Wilson Wong
Dr. Ted Suen
Mr. Sankar V S
Mr. Sega Cheng
