This week's podcast guests are

• Khun Tanapong, Chief Enterprise Business Officer from AIS
• Warner Tan, Head of Data and Analytics from Globe
• Sanjay Deshmukh, SVP of ASEAN and India from Snowflake

Join them in this two-parter, with this week's podcast discussing leveraging data to differentiate your enterprises, and specifically with telcos, how they play a key role in driving emerging technologies like generative AI, LLM, and AI/ML models. A unique perspective from two of the largest telecommunication companies in the region! 

This episode features Mas Yogi Rizkian Bahar, CEO of LinkAja, one of Indonesia's largest e-wallets. He discusses how LinkAja is focusing on driving profitability through partnerships with state-owned enterprises and tapping into their ecosystems. He also emphasizes the importance of customer-centric innovation and solving customer pain points to drive revenue.

Guest: Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

In this episode, we are joined by Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). With his wealth of knowledge and experience, we delve into topics such as defining innovation, navigating the ever-evolving demographics of the Philippines, and quantifying innovation to measure what truly matters. Recognising the significance of building an exceptional corporate culture, TG shares his expertise on creating an environment that attracts and retains top talent. As a business leader with a tech background, TG articulates his enthusiasm for the factors propelling growth within the dynamic and promising landscape of the Philippines. 

Founded in 1851, BPI stands as Southeast Asia's oldest bank and proudly holds a listing on the PSE with a market capitalization of USD 8.71 billion (485.67 billion peso) as of June 2023.

Guests: Jonathan Mondero, Ph.D., Senior Director, Head of IT Operations, IT Division Manager, and Executive Staff at Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc., and Miks De Cadiz, Service Delivery Director of Order to Cash, Global Business Services, Japan Tobacco International (JTI)

In this second of a two-part episode, Dr. Jonathan and Miks take a deep dive into the intriguing world of technology investments, addressing the buy/build conundrum. They provide perspectives on the strategic decisions companies face when choosing between acquiring existing technologies or developing them in-house. Additionally, both gentlemen reveal the emerging technologies that captivate them in the semiconductor and tobacco industries, while also highlighting significant market trends within the dynamic landscape of the Philippines.

If you missed the earlier episode, be sure to catch up on the insightful discussion where Dr. Jonathan and Miks shared their expertise on data analytics, including the opportunities and challenges it presents. They also provided valuable insights on effectively managing data security risks and establishing comprehensive frameworks for privacy and governance.

Amkor Technology, Inc., listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, has a market capitalisation of approximately USD 6.09 billion as of June 2023. Its subsidiary, Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc., plays a vital role in the semiconductor packaging and test services sector, contributing to the overall operations of Amkor Technology, Inc. On the other hand, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a global tobacco company dedicated to delivering exceptional tobacco products while prioritizing sustainability and responsible practices in the industry. JTI's primary listing is on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with a market capitalisation of USD 44 billion (JPY 6.11 trillion).

Guests: Jonathan Mondero, Ph.D., Senior Director, Head of IT Operations, IT Division Manager, and Executive Staff at Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc., and Miks De Cadiz, Service Delivery Director of Order to Cash, Global Business Services, Japan Tobacco International (JTI)

Join us in this first of a two-part episode, where we have the pleasure of welcoming Jonathan Mondero, Ph.D., Senior Director, Head of IT Operations, IT Division Manager, and Executive Staff at Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc., and Michael (Miks) De Cadiz, Service Delivery Director of Order to Cash, Global Business Services, Japan Tobacco International (JTI). Drawing on their extensive knowledge and experience, Dr. Jonathan and Miks share their invaluable insights on the opportunities and challenges in data analytics, including managing data security risks and establishing robust frameworks for privacy and governance.

Stay tuned for the second part, where they will shed light on the buy/build conundrum when it comes to technology investments. Furthermore, they will reveal the emerging technologies that excite them within the semiconductor and tobacco industries, as well as key market trends in the dynamic Philippines landscape.

Amkor Technology, Inc., listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, has a market capitalisation of approximately USD 6.09 billion as of June 2023. Its subsidiary, Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc., plays a vital role in the semiconductor packaging and test services sector, contributing to the overall operations of Amkor Technology, Inc. On the other hand, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a global tobacco company dedicated to delivering exceptional tobacco products while prioritizing sustainability and responsible practices in the industry. JTI's primary listing is on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with a market capitalisation of USD 44 billion (JPY 6.11 trillion).

Guest: Ts. Tengku Intan Narqiah Tengku Othman, Group Chief Future Officer, SIRIM Berhad

Join us in this episode as we have the pleasure of welcoming Ts. Tengku Intan Narqiah Tengku Othman, the Group Chief Future Officer of SIRIM Berhad. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Puan Intan delves into her role as the "Chief Future Officer" and sheds light on how she skillfully navigates the realm of digital transformation. She provides valuable insights into SIRIM's innovative approach, highlighting the significance of hackathons as catalysts for driving innovation and spearheading digital transformation initiatives. Puan Intan also emphasizes the significance of fostering innovation through data sharing and the critical importance of ensuring robust data security in today's digital landscape. Furthermore, she offers intriguing perspectives on the convergence of AI, Data, and ESG, underscoring their collective influence in shaping the future of the industry. 

SIRIM is a premier industrial research and technology organisation in Malaysia, a wholly-owned company of the Malaysian Government under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Guest: Mukesh Pilania, EVP - Head of Digital Banking, Techcombank

In this episode, we are joined by Mukesh Pilania, EVP - Head of Digital Banking, Techcombank. Mukesh shares his extensive background and experiences, and discusses how the latest digital banking initiatives from Techcombank have enhanced customer experiences and improved financial inclusion in Vietnam. Mukesh also highlights Techcombank's 3 pillars of growth and transformation: digital, data, and talent, and how these pillars play an equally important role in driving growth and innovation for the bank. 

Founded in 1993, Techcombank has become one of the leading banking institutions in Vietnam, with more than 12,000 staff members across 316 branches across the country, providing financial services to more than 10 million retail and corporate customers. As of 24 April 2023, their market capitalisation is approximately 4.5 billion USD (approx. 104,000 billion VND).

Guest: Ivan Adhitama Shindunata, Head of IT, Kalbe Nutritionals

In this episode, we hear about redefining business objectives across three key pillars - operational processes, supply chains, and customer experience - at Kalbe Nutritionals along their journey to being a Lighthouse for Indonesia Industry 4.0 Readiness Index (INDI 4.0). Pak Ivan further illustrates how internal business users contribute to innovative ideas at their annual Kalbe Nutritionals Innovation Event, and the outcomes of digital transformation in operational and cost efficiency.

KALBE Nutritionals, is a part of PT KALBE Farma Tbk., a pharmaceutical company in Indonesia. In addition to its focus on producing and distributing nutritional food and products , Kalbe Nutritionals also has a strong commitment to research and development. KALBE NUTRITIONALS, is one of Indonesia's National Lighthouses for Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0.

Guest: Dr. David R. Hardoon, Chief Executive Officer, Aboitiz Data Innovation; Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Aboitiz Group 

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David R. Hardoon, Chief Executive Officer, Aboitiz Data Innovation; Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Aboitiz Group. David shares his extensive background and experiences, and discusses how the Aboitiz Group established their data innovation venture, Aboitiz Data Innovation. He emphasises the importance of prioritising people over technology in change management, and how this approach has contributed to the success of the Aboitiz Group. David also shares his insights on shaping the future of data and the imperative skill sets required for professionals to succeed in this rapidly evolving field.

Aboitiz Group is a diversified Philippine conglomerate with businesses spanning across various industries such as power, banking, food, infrastructure, and more. Aboitiz Equity Ventures is the holding company of the Aboitiz Group, overseeing the group's diverse portfolio of businesses. As of 10 April 2023, their market capitalisation is USD 5.31B (₱ 290.52B). Aboitiz Data Innovation is a new venture within the Aboitiz Group that focuses on harnessing the power of data to drive business growth and innovation. 

Guest: Pak Joddy Hernady, Head of Digital Vertical Ecosystem

In today's episode with Pak Joddy Hernady, Head of Digital Vertical Ecosystem – Health, Telkom Indonesia, we hear about how the largest telecom company in Indonesia has pivoted towards digital services to diversify its revenue streams. He discusses Telkom's key strategic shifts, and how their digital products like the SDVC (Satu Data Vaksinasi COVID-19) platform is providing the foundations for a national healthcare digital ecosystem, and future outlook for the Telecommunications sector.

Telkom Indonesia was a winner of the 2022 AIBP ASEAN Enteprise Innovation Awards with their initiative on 'A Fully Vaccinated Indonesia through Integrated Information System Platform'.