AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth

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 Philip...

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 invest...

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 Direc...

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 navigate...

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 Techcom...

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 contrib...

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 i...

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 (Sat...

Guest: Daniel Lim, Vice President, SM Digital Group  With the rise of digital natives and new entrants disrupting traditional business models, incumbents like SMIC in the Philippines need to continuously innovate and adapt to remain relevant. In this episode, Daniel Lim, Vice President, SM Digital Group shares about his experience with digital transformation at SM Malls Online, how digital natives...

Guest: Khun Hansa Wongsiripitack, Head of Marketing, The 1, Central In this episode, Khun Hansa Wongsiripitack, Head of Marketing, The 1, Central Group, talks about creating the ultimate lifestyle platform for Thailand. Khun Hansa shares about the shifts in the retail industry, specifically around balancing short-term and long-term goals in the marketing strategy, the teamwork between the data tea...

Guest: Lito Villanueva, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), and Chief Digital Transformation Advisor, Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) In this episode, we discuss Sir Lito's journey in driving digital financial inclusion in the Philippines and in the region, and how public-private partnerships can play an imperative...

Guest: Dr. Donald Patrick Lim, Chief Innovation Officer, Udenna Corporation, and Chief Operating Officer, DITO CME Holdings  In this episode, Dr. Donald Patrick Lim, Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Udenna Corporation and DITO CME Holdings respectively, discusses the importance of driving innovative synergies across the Group, especially during the pandemic. While many subs...

Guest: Mr Axel Winter, Chief Digital Officer, Siam Piwat Introduction: In the first episode of 2023, Axel Winter, Chief Digital Officer at Siam Piwat discusses the challenges of implementing successful digital transformation in companies, specifically in the retail space. While many companies are trying to adopt new technologies and strategies, a clear business strategy is necessary for transforma...

Guest: Ms Elaine Lin, Senior Manager BD, ible Technology, Wayne Chien, Founder, YFLife and Paul, VP, Zealio Introduction: In this episode, 3 representing brands from the Taiwan Excellence Awards will be sharing their innovation story and how they approach growth in Southeast Asia.  The Taiwan Excellence Awards have been established by the country's Ministry of Economic Affairs since 1993 to c...

Guest: Mr. Kelvin Tan, Global Lead, Standard Chartered nexus Introduction: In this episode, Mr. Kelvin Tan, Global Lead for Standard Chartered nexus, talks about Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and how Standard Chartered’s BaaS solution is shaping the future of banking in Southeast Asia and beyond. Standard Chartered nexus is a white-label plug and play banking solution powered by Standard Chartered,...

Guest: Suwat Meemook, EVP of Digital Organisation, Bangchak Corporation In this episode, K. Suwat Meemook, EVP of Digital Organisation, Bangchak Corporation talks about developments and innovations at Bangchak as part of Southeast Asia's energy sector. Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited is a Thai energy company with its core business in petroleum refining from domestic and internatio...

Guest: Mr David Whitehead, Chairman, Mavin Group In this episode, we discuss Mavin Group's growth from one feed mill to a top-10 agribusiness in Vietnam, and why digital transformation was a necessary step for growth. Mavin Group was established in 2004 as Austfeed Joint Venture, a joint venture project between Vietnam and Australia, starting out with an animal feed factory in Hung Yen. Today...

Guest: Khun Nusara Assakul Banyatpiyaphod, Chief Executive Officer and President, Ocean Life Insurance, Thailand In this episode, we discuss Ocean Life Insurance's journey in driving growth in Thailand's insurance industry, and how ESG will play a key role for them. Founded in 1949, Ocean Life Insurance Co., Ltd. is a Thailand-based insurance company that offers life, health, and acciden...

Guest: Mr Syed Ali Ridha Madihid, Head, Digital Supply Chain, AEON Group Malaysia In this episode, we discuss AEON's ongoing journey in the shift from traditional retail to digital and e-commerce, along with the unique factors for consideration across culturally diverse ASEAN. AEON Group Malysia is part of the AEON Group of Companies. It is majority owned by the Japan-incorporated holding com...

Guest: Mr. Rahmat Budiardjo, SVP and Head of Founder's Office, Kopi Kenangan This episode discusses Kopi Kenangan's technology-enabled business, and the coffee chain's journey in bringing the Indonesian taste to the rest of the world. Kopi Kenangan is one of the fastest growing new retail, grab-and-go coffee chains in Indonesia, with over 600 stores across 45 cities, raising $96m in...

Guest: Mohd Khairil Abdullah, CEO, Axiata Digital  Axiata Digital, the digital services arm of Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata), was founded in 2013 to support Axiata customers' increasingly digital lifestyles. Having evolved from a brand investor to a business operator, Axiata Digital's portfolios are focused on three strategic businesses to support global customers: digital financial servi...

Guest: Mr. Thossaporn Petporee, Senior Vice President, Business Development. This podcast was recorded in 2Q 2021 In this episode, we discuss how Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) navigated the COVID-19 pandemic with a culture of innovation and empathy for people. In the food industry, pandemics are a norm and a culture of innovation has driven CPF's growth in spite of what has been a difficult pe...