For a long time, CFOs have been strategic partners at the highest levels of a company’s leadership, guiding the most important financial decisions. Today, many CFOs are also expected to guide their companies in technology decisions bringing in process efficiency & steering effectiveness ensuring compliance. Discover how SAP is helping CFOs with Next Generation Finance platform embedding Business AI to bring out the best in your businesses.

Speaker:

• Christian Hecker, Chief Revenue Officer, Office of the CFO, SAP

As emerging technologies such as AI take the business world by storm, CEOs are expecting their CFOs to be able to leverage AI and other important innovations to boost the company’s finances and improve their long-term strategy. In that context, CFOs need to be able to articulate the value of AI and other emerging technologies to the business amid other competing CFO priorities. Hear the panelists share their top priorities and explore the best approaches towards tech innovations for the business to thrive. 

• Finance leader priorities: From strategy to technology, sustainability, and more – what is critical? ​ 

• Changing nature of business: Which technologies do CFOs think they should place their emphasis on next, and why?​

• Next-Gen CFO: How should CFOs position themselves for the future?

Moderator: 

• Amit Verma, Regional Head of CFO Advisory, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan  ​

Panelists:​

• Anthony Huang, President & Chief Executive Officer, SSI Group, Inc.
• Richard McLean, Senior Vice President & Head of Global Commercial Finance, SAP 
• Rozaini Mohd Sani, Chief Financial Officer, Johor Corporation
• Tan Kian Woo, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, National University of Singapore 

An active working capital management strategy can enable CFOs to capture new growth opportunities while improving shareholder return. Listen to thought leaders on how the largest companies in Southeast Asia are actively adopting active working capital management to improve the financial performance of the company in light of today's political & economic environment. 

Moderator:

• Rohit Goyal, Senior Director, Taulia​

Panelists: ​

• Arindam Sengupta, Global Vice President Procurement Transformation, Indorama Ventures
• Kent Teo, Group Treasurer, PT Astra International
• Rene Ho, Chief Financial Officer, Taulia 

Macro-economic uncertainty coupled with rapid advances in AI are making automation more important than ever. Driving operational efficiency has become the number one priority business leaders in Southeast Asia. In this session, hear how Mitr Phol is harnessing automation to transform the business, streamline workflows, and accelerate time to value for the Finance function and the business holistically. Learn how AI and automation is shaping the future of operations in Finance and beyond.

Host:

• Balbir Singh Dhillon, Automation Program Director, UiPath

Speaker: ​

• Athikom Kanchanavibhu, Executive Vice President, Digital & Technology Transformation, Chief Information Security Officer, Mitr Phol Group

Fast-growing organizations are increasingly turning to cloud ERP, such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, as a strategic investment for long-term business success. With add-on packages for GROW with SAP, fast-growing organizations will get the tools they need to enhance their finance operations, and lay a solid foundation for future success. These businesses stand to benefit from the technology’s ability to simplify everyday work – from treasury and risk management to regulatory compliance – all supported by continuous innovation and steadfast guidance.

Speaker:

• Jitu Agrawal, Vice President & Head of S/4 HANA Cloud Public Edition, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan

One of the ways that many CFOs are addressing today’s complex business environment is by embracing the cloud, and they are working hand-in-hand with their CIOs to enable this transformation. This is because working in the cloud is essential to keep innovating with the speed and agility these uncertain times demand. Hear why Gulf Marine made the pivotal step to moving ERP from on-premise to the cloud, their journey to go-live, and the benefits expected for their Finance function and the business. 

Host:

• Lagnajit Patnaik, Vice President & Head of S/4HANA Cloud Customer Advisory, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan

Speaker:

• Joey Chua, Director of Digital and IT Transformation, Gulf Marine

As SAP builds on our success in driving powerful growth and helping our customers embrace continuous innovation, SAP is running SAP to bring out the best in our business. Hear from SAP’s CFOs and discover how we are turning our vision into reality with innovations such as Green Ledger, Business AI, Intelligent Spend Management solutions, and more. Plus, find out more about how a new dedicated Board area called Customer Services & Delivery will help establish a new level of attention to our customers’ success – especially in your cloud transformation journeys.

Speakers:​

• Amit Verma, Regional Head of CFO Advisory, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan 
• Yan Uhl, Chief Controlling Officer of Customer Success, SAP