2026 Speakers

Nguyễn Hiền Phương is Chief Executive Officer of Vietnamobile, where she leads the company’s strategy and development with a focus on digital transformation, technology innovation and sustainable growth. Her priorities include strengthening Vietnamobile’s telecommunications capabilities, expanding...

Muhammad Abir is Manager Carrier Solutions at Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), where he manages strategic carrier and wholesale partnerships across domestic and international telecommunications operators. He is responsible for growing PTCL's wholesale business, leading...

Azura Abu Bakar is Head of Product Marketing for TIME Wholesale at TIME dotCom Berhad, where she leads the go-to-market (GTM) strategy and the growth of connectivity solutions for carriers, service providers, and partners.With over 15 years of telecommunications experience, Azura brings expertise...

Faisal Ahmed is Digital Platforms & Engineering Director at Banglalink, where he leads the development and scaling of digital platforms, AI-driven services, and enterprise ICT solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing digital architecture, platform engineering, and the evolution of...

George Aprane is the Managing Director, Asia at Deutsche Telekom, based in Singapore, where he leads the company’s business and strategic engagement across the region. He is also in the Board of Deutsche Telekom in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. In his current role, he leads the local sales and...

Zahadul Arafin is Deputy Director and Head of Emerging Segment at Grameenphone, where he leads the company's strategy and business development for the emerging and SME segment. He is responsible for driving growth through new business development, strategic partnerships, product innovation, and ...

Randall Barney is Executive Director of the World Teleport Association (WTA), the leading global trade association representing the satellite communications and teleport industry. He oversees the Association's strategic direction, membership growth, industry engagement, events, and...

Urmila Baskaran is Regional Director for ASEAN at BT International, where she leads the company’s business across Southeast Asia. She is responsible for driving regional growth, strengthening strategic customer relationships, and supporting enterprises as they navigate complex digital...

Sean Bergin is Co-Founder and President of APTelecom, a global telecommunications carrier and consultancy specialising in international connectivity, infrastructure advisory, and emerging markets. He is also a Board Member of the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC), where he contributes to...

Brajesh Bhagat is the Global Category Manager for Network Services at Telenor Procurement Company, where he leads strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier engagement for network infrastructure across Telenor’s global footprint. With over 18 years of progressive experience in...

Onno Bos is Director of Corporate Fundraising at the Internet Society Foundation, where he leads corporate fundraising initiatives, develops strategic partnerships, and drives the growth of the Foundation's organisational membership and employee giving programmes. He works closely with...

An independent advisor and technology evangelist, James Brehm is a regular speaker at industry conferences and one of the leading voices on the state of the IoT and M2M market today. Mr. Brehm is a regular contributor to CNBC and is frequently quoted by media outlets such as Business Week, RCR...

Marcello Brescia is the Head of OTT & Edge Ecosystem at HGC Global Communications, where he focuses on developing infrastructure solutions for OTT platforms, ISPs, and content providers. Based in Hong Kong, he oversees edge computing, network connectivity, and system integration to enhance...

Gaya is the Head of International Infrastructure & Technology in Telstra’s Digital Infrastructure business and has deep experience across product, operations, digital transformation and commercial strategy. She has held senior leadership roles across the Telstra Group, both in Australia and...

Jerry Cacacho is the Director of Global Corporate Sales at KDDI, overseeing enterprise sales, business development, and international market expansion. With over 20 years at KDDI, he has played a key role in driving corporate sales strategies, global partnerships, and ICT solutions for...

Marcin Cegielski is Wholesale Director at Exatel S.A., where he leads the company's wholesale voice business, overseeing commercial strategy, carrier relationships, and the development of wholesale telecommunications services.He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications...

Dinie Rahimi Che Ayob is a seasoned sales and business development leader in the telecommunications sector, currently serving as Cloud Communications Director for APAC at Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier (T Wholesale). Based in Kuala Lumpur, Dinie drives regional growth across cloud...

Joe Chow is Head of Procurement & Supply Chain at Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), where he leads strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract governance supporting Malaysia’s national 5G infrastructure rollout. His role focuses on strengthening supplier ecosystems, optimising total cost...

Kelvin Chua is Head of R&D at Circles.Life, where he leads research and development initiatives focused on telecom innovation and digital communications platforms.With more than two decades of experience in telecommunications and VoIP technologies, Kelvin has worked across network...

Ubonpan Chuenchom is Vice President, Carrier Customer Businesses Department at National Telecom (NT), where she oversees international carrier and wholesale telecommunications business initiatives for Thailand’s national telecommunications operator.She has been part of NT since the merger of CAT...

Dino has four decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, with international exposure in the last 30 years, mainly in Asia Pacific.Since 2019, he is the Vice President, Asia Pacific at e&/Etisalat, Carrier & Wholesale Services.Before than that, he has covered executive roles...

With over three decades at the forefront of Philippine ICT innovation, Francisco “Cocoy” Claravall currently serves as Vice President and Head of the Wholesale Division at Globe Business. In this role, he drives revenue growth across the service provider and hyperscaler markets, forging strategic...

Afifa Hanom Dean is Head, Media Management at Telekom Malaysia, where she leads the company’s media strategy, planning, and brand communications across platforms. With over 15 years of experience in the telecom industry, she brings deep expertise in partner management, media operations, and global...

Mark Dodman is Head of Asia Pacific for Verizon Partner Solutions (VPS), leading wholesale sales strategy and partnerships across the region. Based in Asia since 1995, Mark has spent nearly three decades developing carrier relationships and delivering high-performance voice, data, internet, and IoT ...

Taiji Doi joined NTT DOCOMO, where he was engaged in network quality improvement and the development of IP radio access network controllers. He subsequently supported organizational strategy and human resource reforms at a consulting firm, followed by roles in proposal development and new business...

Aamer Ejaz is a senior telecommunications executive with nearly three decades of experience in carrier business, wholesale markets, and telecom infrastructure strategy. As Group Vice President – Carrier Solutions at PTCL Group, he leads the organization’s domestic carrier and wholesale...

Mohammad Ashique Elahi Mojumder is Associate Director and Head of Digital at Robi Axiata, where he leads large-scale digital transformation initiatives across the company’s key digital platforms. At Robi Axiata, he leads the digital transformation and adoption of telco digital self care with My...

Mahmoud Elsakhawy is Vice Director, Mobile Networks Supervisory Department at Rakuten Mobile, where he oversees end-to-end mobile network performance, capacity governance, and quality assurance for one of the world’s first fully virtualized, cloud-native Open RAN mobile networks.With over 18 years...

Rachelle Foong is Head of Technology Quality Assurance & AI at CelcomDigi, where she leads enterprise AI strategy, governance, and large-scale adoption across one of Malaysia’s largest telecommunications operators. She established and operationalised the company’s AI Centre of Excellence (AI...

Nico Grove is a member of the Executive Board and Co-Founder of Di4 e.V. (Digital Infrastructure for Innovation, Investment, Industry and Digitalisation), where he promotes collaboration between investors, industry, academia, and policymakers to advance digital infrastructure development. He is...

Ayomal Gunasekera is the Chief of Group Customer Experience at Dialog Axiata PLC, where he leads enterprise-wide CX strategy, loyalty governance, and service culture transformation across Sri Lanka’s leading digital connectivity provider. With over 26 years of experience in...

Danny Han Seng Foong is Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial Portfolio & Strategy Execution at True Corporation, where he drives commercial performance across Thailand’s largest integrated telecom operator following the True–dtac merger. Reporting to the Chief Consumer Business...

Kaye Hau is Managing Partner of Stratenium Consulting, an advisory firm focused on strategy, transformation, digital infrastructure, and emerging technology across the Asia-Pacific region. She advises operators, infrastructure providers, investors, and technology companies on growth...

I am Gaurav Hirani, a technology leader with over 21 years of experience in building, scaling, and operating large, mission-critical digital platforms. I currently serve as General Manager, where I lead cloud strategy, platform engineering, security, reliability, and automation across complex IoT...

Jayson Ho is Regional Director for APAC at Orange and the Managing Director of Orange Carriers Singapore which holds the Facility Based Operator license. He has led carrier wholesale sales and business development across voice, outsourcing, mobile roaming, Travel/IoT eSIM, Submarine cable...

Ho Wai Wing, Raymond, aged 63, has been Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a Sustainability Committee member since 1 October 2025. He was general director from 2021 to 2025 and chief of south region and national chief communication officer from 2019 to 2021 of...

Md. Sanjid Hossain is Head of Commercial Partnerships at Robi Axiata, where he leads strategic partnerships across digital services, OTT platforms, content ecosystems, loyalty programmes, value-added services, and emerging commercial growth initiatives.He has over 17 years of experience spanning...

Md. Shamiun Hossain is Integrated Network Lead Engineer within the Network Strategy and Performance team at Banglalink, where he leads the design and execution of network strategy, radio access network (RAN) planning, and technology transformation initiatives. His responsibilities include network...

Datuk Amar, aged 50, a Malaysian, was appointed as TM’s MD/GCEO and Non-Independent Executive Director on 1 August 2023.He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from Monash University (Clayton), Australia and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Deakin...

Kirill Ignatkov is CEO of Yandex AI, where he oversees the development of the next-generation AI-powered solutions across global markets. He is responsible for product strategy, operations, with a focus on adapting AI technology to local languages, cultural contexts, and evolving user...

Muhammad Umar Ilyas is Group Executive Vice President for Data Centre & Technology Operations at PTCL Group, overseeing national-scale IT infrastructure, data centre operations, and technology platforms supporting both PTCL and Ufone. His responsibilities include managing enterprise IT...

Tanapong Ittisakulchai is Managing Director of NTT DATA Inc. (Thailand), where he leads the company’s enterprise technology and digital transformation business across Thailand and the CLM markets (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar). His role focuses on expanding enterprise adoption of cloud, AI, data...

Syahrir Nizam Jalis serves as the Vice President of Data Centre at TM Global, where he plays a key role in shaping the company’s data centre strategy. His work focuses on expanding TM’s data centre infrastructure, cultivating strategic alliances, identifying new avenues for growth within the...

Prasad Jayabalan is the Head of Cybersecurity Strategy & Architecture at Axiata Group, one of Asia’s foremost telecommunications conglomerates operating in multiple countries. With extensive experience in Cybersecurity, Prasad plays a crucial role in fortifying Axiata’s digital infrastructure...

Naleen Jayasuriya is the General Manager of Program Management at Sri Lanka Telecom, responsible for overseeing the company’s investment management framework, CAPEX allocation, and digital transformation initiatives. He also serves as the project manager for the company’s Digital Transformation and ...

Melvin Jeffrey Chan is Senior Vice President and Head of IoT & Big Data at Indosat Business, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), where he leads the company's IoT, M2M, Big Data, API, and data analytics businesses. He is responsible for strategy, product development, innovation, business...

Joey Johan is Head of Corporate Strategy at CelcomDigi, where he leads the group’s corporate strategy, business planning, performance management, and strategic transformation initiatives for Malaysia’s largest integrated telecommunications company.He has over 15 years of experience across...

Jay Himanshu Johar is a Partner, Client Services for Emerging Markets at Wireless Federation, a global TMT research and advisory firm and knowledge partner to 500+ telcos across 150+ countries, helping telecom operators advance and profit in the Telco-to-TechCo journey across...

Dr. Chieanchuang (Audi) Kalayanamitr is Chair of Computer Engineering at the Council of Engineers Thailand (COE), where his work focuses on professional engineering standards, digital technology, and the development of Thailand’s computer engineering profession. He also chairs the Committee on...

Pariwat Kanithasen is an independent consultant and academic specialising in cross-border payments, fintech, and regional financial integration. He is currently an Adjunct Lecturer Thammasat University and the Asian Institute of Technology, where he brings practical and policy perspectives on...

Sanit Kashemsanta Na Ayudhaya is Country Head of Cloud & Security and Network Services at NTT DATA Thailand, where he leads the go-to-market strategy and growth of cloud, cybersecurity, connectivity, and managed infrastructure services. Prior to this, he served as Senior Director for Network...

Sanjay Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer at Circles, is a seasoned telecommunications, media, and technology leader with over 30 years of experience building global businesses.In his current role, Sanjay leads Circles’ global sales and marketing efforts, forging strong partnerships, expanding the...

Md. Saifur Rahman Khan is Additional General Manager & Head of S&M at Teletalk Bangladesh Limited, bringing more than 30 years of experience across telecommunications, sales and distribution, business development, customer management, commercial operations, and corporate relations.At...

Khalid Khan is a technology and telecommunications executive with more than 35 years of experience spanning ICT, telecoms, media, policy and regulation, corporate strategy, and technology entrepreneurship.He is the Founder and Chairman of Smart Forum, previously known as the Central Asian Cellular...

Hamza Khokhar is the Chief AI Officer at JazzWorld, the digital operator encompassing Jazz and its wider portfolio of digital businesses. At JazzWorld, he leads the enterprise-wide AI strategy, operating model, governance, and investment agenda across consumer, enterprise, fintech, and corporate...

Navachai Kiartkorkuaa is Head of Enterprise Marketing Management at AIS, where he focuses on enterprise ICT strategy, go-to-market development and the growth of digital services for business customers. His responsibilities span enterprise marketing and SME business, with experience across...

Rodney is a dynamic and results-driven leader who has been instrumental in driving BT International's growth across the Asia-Pacific, Japan and Greater China region since assuming the role of Managing Director in 2021. Based in Singapore, Rodney brings over 25 years of global experience...

Pepijn Kok is Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cyber Security at AIS (Advanced Info Services), where he leads the company’s cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and security operations. His role focuses on safeguarding critical telecommunications infrastructure, strengthening...

Kasama Kongsmak is Executive Vice President, Digital Strategy and Security Promotion Unit at the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) of Thailand, where she works on national initiatives related to digital economy development, cybersecurity promotion, and digital transformation strategy.Her work ...

Manish Kumar Sharma is Director — Network, Infrastructure & Data Center at Telenor Procurement Company in Singapore, where he leads global category management and strategic sourcing across Telenor’s network and infrastructure portfolio. His responsibilities span supplier strategy and...

As President and CEO of NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL, he leads the promotion and global expansion of digital life services worldwide.He is strongly focused on advancing connectivity solutions that form the foundation of digital society, driving the development of open and reliable telecommunications...

Andrey Kuzin is Chief Technology Officer at Cellcard, Cambodia’s leading telecommunications operator and part of the Royal Group. He oversees the end-to-end technology strategy, operations, and infrastructure across mobile, fixed, fiber, tower, and subsea networks. Appointed to unify the Group’s...

Erik Kvarvåg is a CISO Advisor & Security Architect at True Corporation, with nearly three decades of experience across infrastructure security, cloud platforms, network architecture, and enterprise technology transformation.Prior to joining True Corporation, Erik spent close to 30 years at...

Thomas Langer is Vice President and Board Member of Di4 e.V., where he supports initiatives that promote investment, innovation, and collaboration across the digital infrastructure sector. He is also Managing Director of kawikani GmbH & Co. KG and Co-Founder of Di2, focusing on digital...

Marie-Laure Lepas is Deputy Managing Director of the Fonds de Développement du Service Universel (FDSU) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where she contributes to the organisation’s work to advance universal access to telecommunications and digital services.She brings experience across...

Marco Li Vigni is VP Sales APAC at floLIVE. He has more than 25 years of international experience across telecommunications, IoT, energy and utilities. He previously held senior regional and global leadership roles at Aeris and Ericsson, where he built and led IoT sales across MEA and APAC and...

Dr. Natthapong Liamcharoen is responsible for international network planning and development at National Telecom (NT), Thailand’s state-owned telecommunications company.His work focuses on the planning and development of international telecommunications infrastructure and connectivity, supporting...

Hsuan-Lung Liu is President of Donghwa Telecom (DHT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chunghwa Telecom. Under his leadership, DHT strengthens Chunghwa Telecom’s international footprint, delivering global connectivity, ICT integration, and cross-border digital infrastructure solutions across...

Nang Khaing Wai Lwin is Senior Vice President and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at ATOM Myanmar, where she leads financial strategy, business performance management, and enterprise-wide planning. Her responsibilities include financial modelling, investment evaluation, KPI...

Balaji M.K is a global sustainability leader based in Bangkok, with over two decades of experience driving clean energy investments, climate finance, and energy access across Asia and Africa. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) and advises...

Chirawat Mahawat is Vice President for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and Southeast Asia at HGC Global Communications, where he leads the company's wholesale telecommunications business and regional commercial strategy. He works closely with operators, carriers, and enterprise partners to...

Melati Wan Malek is the Head of Enterprise Business and Partner Management at Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), where she leads the enterprise engagement strategy for Malaysia’s national 5G infrastructure rollout. Since joining DNB in 2021, she has overseen the development of partnerships and...

Jonathan Martin is Head of International Telecoms Trade for DCMS in the UK Government, where he leads the UK's international trade policy for the telecommunications sector. He is responsible for advancing UK interests in telecommunications and digital technologies through trade...

Ali Masood is Group Director, Asia Portfolio Development and Growth at Telenor Asia, responsible for growth strategy, portfolio development, commercial performance, and business transformation across the region. He brings nearly 20 years of international experience in telecommunications, digital...

Naoki Matsuda is Head of Global Business Division at ARTERIA Networks Corporation, where he is seconded from Marubeni Corporation. He leads the company’s global subsea cable and digital infrastructure initiatives, with a focus on expanding cross-border connectivity and developing international...

Cedric Mauvielle is Vice President for Global Wireless Connectivity and IoT Solutions at PCCW Global, where he leads international sales, partnerships, and commercial strategy for IoT and mobility services. His role spans managing global teams across Asia, Europe, and Africa, as well as driving the ...

Cut Meurah Rudi is Staff Software Engineer at Circles.Life, where he develops and scales software platforms that support the company's digital telecommunications services. He has progressed through multiple engineering roles since joining the company in 2018, reflecting his contributions to the ...

Peng Mingan is Chief Technology Officer of ETL Company Limited, bringing more than 30 years of experience in telecommunications technology, network operations and management across Laos and China.He joined ETL in 2019 following a long career with China Unicom’s Yunnan branch, where he served as...

Justita Musrat is Manager, Market Strategy and Planning at Robi Axiata, where she supports strategic planning and performance governance for the commercial division. Her work includes translating market intelligence into business targets, OPEX plans and execution priorities.She has more than five...

Jayanth Nagarajan is Director of EQator, an independent advisory firm specialising in enterprise AI, sovereign digital infrastructure, and organisational transformation. He advises boards and executive teams across the Asia-Pacific region on technology strategy, go-to-market execution, AI...

Wey Keen Ng is the Head of Connectivity at MyRepublic Business, where he drives the strategic direction and commercial growth of the company's connectivity portfolio for the SME segment. He oversees the end-to-end business, leading product strategy, presales, sales, go-to-market execution, and...

(Duke) Nguyen Phan Khoa Duc is Head of Generative AI Product at VNPT AI, where he leads the strategy, development, and commercialization of the company's conversational AI portfolio for enterprise customers across telecommunications, banking, and the public sector. He is responsible for...

Nguyễn Mạnh Trúc is the Director of Carrier Business for Asia Pacific at China Mobile International, overseeing telecommunications operations across the region, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea, but excluding Greater China. He is also the Managing Director for...

Tarit Nimmanwudipong is Head of Corporate Strategy at True Corporation, where he is responsible for the company’s strategic direction, business development and key strategic initiatives. He leads the Corporate Planning and Transformation Execution teams, with a focus on translating corporate...

Saurabh leads the APJ region business for mobile operators and ecosystem for Circles.Life. He provides the leadership and strategic direction to drive growth and deliver exceptional customer service in target markets. Saurabh brings close to 20 years of experience in the telecom and IoT...

Ms. Atsuko Okuda was appointed as the Regional Director in April 2020. Prior to the new assignment, she was the Chief of the ICT and Development Section of the ICT and Disaster Risk Reduction Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in...

Adelyn Ong is a business leader with over 26 years of experience driving operational excellence and enterprise business growth across markets in the Asia Pacific region. With more than 18 years in telecom and digital infrastructure, she is known for building and scaling business platforms that...

Sanjay Pangaonkar is Director of Transport Network Planning & Transformation at Cellcard, where he leads network architecture, planning, automation, and transport infrastructure strategy across the Royal Group’s telecommunications businesses. His responsibilities span IP, DWDM, FTTX, submarine...

Jesudass joined Time dotCom in 2010 as the Head of Service Operations. Over the past 14 years, he has strengthened operations best practices and improved customer experience.In 2017, Jesu was appointed Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Network Division at Time’s associate, Symphony...

Dilip Paul Jesuthasan is the Director General of Best Telecom Laos, leading the company’s operations in the Laotian telecommunications sector since 2021. With over 20 years of experience spanning telecommunications, FMCG, insurance, and office automation, he brings a strong background in...

Phạm Dương Phú is Foreign Economic Relations Director at Vietnamobile, with responsibilities spanning economic affairs, growth strategy, international partnerships and business development. His work focuses on supporting the company’s market development and engagement with government, investors and ...

Marina Pykhteeva Advisor — Operations and Corporate Governance Marina Pykhteeva is a senior operations and corporate governance leader with over a decade of executive experience in Cambodia’s telecom sector. Most recently, she served as Chief Corporate Governance Officer and previously Chief...

Dylan Quah is Executive Vice President of Carrier Business at TIME dotCom Berhad, where he leads the company's wholesale and carrier business, driving regional connectivity, international partnerships, and growth across Southeast Asia's digital infrastructure ecosystem.He has more than 25...

Todd Rahimi is the Founder and Director of Lambda Consulting LLC, an alternative legal services provider specializing in telecom-focused legal and business consulting. With over 25 years of experience, he has advised on international infrastructure projects worth over USD 10 billion and...

Abdul Rahman Ansyory is Chief Executive Officer of Telin, where he leads the company's strategy, operations, and international growth initiatives. Under his leadership, Telin continues to expand its global digital infrastructure footprint, strengthening international connectivity, data centre...

Alyaa Ramlan is a communications and social strategy leader known for building culturally relevant brands in fast-moving, digital-first environments. With deep experience in the telecommunications and technology sector, she specialises in turning complex products into clear, engaging stories that...

Dr. Asif Naimur Rashid is Chief Business Officer at Grameenphone, Bangladesh's largest mobile network operator, where he leads the company's commercial strategy, business growth, and customer operations. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Sonali Bank Limited and is a Guest...

Thorsten Reif is Head of Automotive (IoT) APAC at Deutsche Telekom IoT, where he leads the company’s automotive IoT business across the Asia-Pacific region. In this role, he focuses on enabling connected car strategies and strengthening partnerships between European and Asian automotive...

Dr. Ruwan Rekogama is Deputy General Manager, Product Development & Management (Digital & Micro Business) at Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), where he leads the development and management of digital products and services that support the company's digital transformation and business growth...

Kasun Sanjaya is Deputy General Manager for Carrier Business at Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), where he leads the company's domestic carrier and wholesale business. He is responsible for developing wholesale connectivity services, driving strategic partnerships with telecom operators, and advancing...

Alfons Bosch Sansa is Chief Marketing Officer at XLSMART (XL Axiata Group), where he leads overall marketing strategy, brand development, customer growth, and commercial performance across Indonesia’s highly competitive mobile market. He also oversees the AXIS brand, focusing on digital-first...

Roderick Santiago is Chief Technology Officer of the Enterprise Business Group at PLDT, where he serves as both advisory CTO and Chief Architect. In this role, he leads technology strategy, solution architecture, and digital transformation initiatives in support of enterprise clients across the...

Lisette Sens is Head of Strategic Channel at Telstra Digital Infrastructure, where she leads the company's strategic channel partnerships and go-to-market initiatives. She works with global partners to expand Telstra International's reach, strengthen ecosystem relationships, and accelerate...

Rajeev Sethi is the President Director and CEO of XLSMART, where he leads the strategic vision and integration of the merged entity, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and customer value across Indonesia’s digital and telecommunications landscape.With over 20 years of leadership experience ...

Shao Xinhua currently serves as Group Chief Engineer of China Telecom Corporation Limited and Chair of the Telecom Operation Support & Business Platform Technology and Application Panel under the China Telecom Group Science and Technology Committee. He is a Senior Engineer and holds a Master of ...

With over 30 years of experience in steering telecommunications businesses across diverse markets—including Jordan, Italy, Bangladesh, and Cambodia—Ziad brings a wealth of expertise in driving innovation, commercial excellence, and technology-led transformation across mobile, broadband, and...

Muhammad Shehzad Yousuf is Chief Retail Sales Officer at PTCL, where he now leads nationwide fixed-line sales across copper and fiber networks. This follows a successful six-year tenure driving business operations as Chief Business Operation Officer, where he oversaw commercial execution, service...

Hugh Shepherd Jr. is a Digital Infrastructure Advisor (Contractor) at the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), where he supports digital infrastructure initiatives across the Indo-Pacific. His work focuses on connectivity, data centres, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial ...

Shanshil Ahmed Shibly is PMO Lead for the AI First Program at True Corporation, where he supports the execution and governance of the company's AI transformation initiatives. His role focuses on programme management, cross-functional coordination, and driving strategic AI projects across the...

Zaif Siddiqi is Executive Director and Head of 5G & IoT Global Services at NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, where he leads the company's global 5G and IoT business, driving the development and delivery of enterprise connectivity solutions for multinational customers. His responsibilities include...

Uday Sikka is Assistant Director — Enterprise & Wholesale Business for India and South Asia at China Telecom Global, where he focuses on strategic business development, carrier partnerships, enterprise connectivity and wholesale telecommunications across the region.He brings more than 18 years...

Bhupinder Singh is the President of Asia-Pacific & Middle East at Vodafone Business, where he leads commercial operations across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and India, supporting Vodafone’s multinational enterprise customers. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for driving digital...

Baljit Singh is Director at Aser AI, where he advises on the development of technology solutions for smart battery management and the integration of cybersecurity into the company’s products. His work focuses on building cyber resilience into solutions from the outset while supporting early risk...

Ishari Siriwardane is the Deputy Chief Transformation Officer at Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), where she leads the company’s digital strategy and project implementation across consumer, SME, and enterprise segments. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, she has held...

Dian Siswarini is an Indonesian citizen currently serving as the President Director of Telkom Indonesia.Previously, she served as President Director & CEO of PT XL Axiata Tbk (2015–2025), President Commissioner of PT Hypernet Indonesia (2022–2025), and Commissioner of PT Link Net Indonesia...

Nwe Nwe Soe (Nora) is Head of Partnership Management at ATOM Myanmar, where she leads the development and management of strategic partnerships that support revenue growth, customer engagement, loyalty and commercial expansion. Her role focuses on identifying new partnership...

David Soldani is the Senior Vice President of Next Generation Advanced Research (NGAR) at Rakuten Mobile, leading next-generation research in AI, cloud-native networking, 5G/6G, cybersecurity, and telecom transformation. With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications, ICT innovation, and...

Suresh Srinivasan is Group Head of Cyber Security & Data Privacy at Axiata Group, where he leads enterprise-wide security transformation across multiple markets in Asia. A recognized cybersecurity strategist, innovator, and startup mentor, he has over 20 years of global experience spanning...

Alok Kumar Srivastava is a seasoned telecom professional with over 15 years of experience in wireless network technologies, specialising in 5G RAN, RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller), AI-based RAN optimisation, and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). He currently serves as a Technical Solution Architect...

Shalik Ram Subedi is Manager within the Information Technology Directorate, Business Support System (BSS) at Nepal Telecom, where he oversees the development, management, and operation of IT systems supporting the company's telecommunications services and business operations.He has more than 20 ...

Syed Mustaqim Syed Yusoff is Head of People Department at IX Telecom, where he leads the company’s people strategy, organisational development, and talent management to support business growth.He brings over 20 years of experience across telecommunications, IT infrastructure, and enterprise...

Jack Taljaard leads membership and industry engagement at the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), working with a global community of 250+ member organizations across the Wi-Fi ecosystem — operators, vendors, enterprises, cities, and service providers. His focus is new membership growth and helping...

Alex Tan is an experienced international senior executive with over 40 years of expertise in Tech, telecommunications, and healthcare of the ageing population. He has held C-level management positions and served on boards and executive committees across various organizations. His current focus on...

Eddie Tay is Vice President of Networks at Equinix, where he leads the company’s networks business across Asia Pacific. His work focuses on digital infrastructure and interconnection, bringing together enterprises, network operators and service providers across Equinix’s regional ecosystem.Eddie...

Pound Thammachotirat is the Technology and Commercial Director at China Mobile International (Thailand), where he leads solution design, pricing, technical strategy, and commercial operations. With nearly a decade of experience in global carrier and enterprise network solutions, he plays a key role ...

Theodosis Theodosiou was appointed CEO of Primetel in 2023, after serving as Chief Commercial Officer since 2014. A founding team member, he has played a key role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy and growth. With over two decades of experience in the telecom sector, Mr. Theodosiou has...

Varunan V is a senior telecom and technology executive with nearly 19 years of experience across wireless, wireline, transport, and enterprise networks. Most recently, he served as Chief Technology Officer for airtel’s Odisha operations, where he was responsible for the circle’s technology...

Juan Vela is Vice President of Product Marketing at Plume, where he leads product marketing for the company’s platform and product portfolio. He brings more than 25 years of experience across broadband networking, enterprise technology, SaaS, cloud and networking hardware and software.Prior to...

Sander Veraar is Vice President, USP GTM & Strategic Solutions at StarHub, where he leads the turnaround and growth of a US$105 million enterprise division across Singapore and Malaysia, focusing on go-to-market transformation, portfolio optimisation, and scaling higher-margin recurring revenue ...

Arkar Nyunt Wai is Vice President and Head of Technology Governance at ATOM Myanmar, where he leads the operator’s enterprise-wide initiatives in information security, technology risk, and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the Board and executive leadership, he plays a critical role in...

Ayoma Wickramaarachchi is Deputy General Manager, Broadband at Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), where he is responsible for the development and management of the company’s broadband product portfolio. His role includes defining product roadmaps, bringing new products and services to market, and developing...

Mr. Warut Wiwattanawongsa is the AVP, Carrier Business at National Telecom (NT), formerly CAT Telecom. He oversees business collaboration and development with both domestic and international operators. He has also been working with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and the Digital Economy...

Ahmed Saady Yaamin is the Group Head of AI and Analytics at Axiata Group, where he leads AI-driven innovation across the telecom value chain. With over 19 years of experience, including more than a decade in leadership roles, he specializes in AI, analytics, strategy, digital transformation, and...

Takuya Yamamoto is General Manager of New Business Development at KDDI Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. He focuses on exploring investment and collaboration opportunities with mobile network operators, digital service providers, and digital infrastructure players across Southeast and South...

Adib Yamin is Product Manager at Unified National Networks (UNN) in Brunei, where he works across fixed services and telecommunications product development. His role focuses on product strategy, commercial roadmaps, customer requirements, and translating business needs into scalable products that...

Yap Yee Keng is Finance Process Transformation Lead within the CFO Office at CelcomDigi, where she focuses on finance operations, process optimisation, and system transformation initiatives. Her work centres on improving financial workflows, strengthening internal controls, and driving automation...

Kok Leong Yap is a digital and telecommunications executive and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience across Southeast Asia, spanning telecoms, digital businesses, enterprise technology and commercial transformation. His career includes senior leadership roles in...

Katrina Yap is the APAC Managing Director of Infocom Advisory Group, where she leads the firm’s regional market intelligence, research and strategy consulting activities. She brings more than 20 years of experience in B2B research and strategic advisory, with particular expertise across...

Jill Yeap is General Manager of Marketing at Tune Talk, where she leads brand, digital, and growth strategies to sharpen customer engagement in Malaysia’s MVNO space. With over 15 years of experience across FMCG and telecom, she brings a commercial mindset shaped by leading multinational portfolios ...

Su Wai Yee Than is the Vice President, Head of Customer Journey Management at ATOM Myanmar, where she leads the design and optimization of end-to-end customer journeys, customer experience frameworks, and service design initiatives across the organization.With over a decade of experience spanning...

Siti Fatimah Zahra is Vice President of Financial Accounting and Asset Management at PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), the international arm of Telkom Indonesia. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing Financial Accounting and Consolidation Reporting, Financial Systems and...

Jawwad Zaki is an independent Strategic Advisor focused on AI Governance and Telecom Transformation, helping operators modernise legacy systems while building responsible AI capabilities aligned with emerging standards such as the EU AI Act and ISO/IEC 42001.He brings over 28 years of telecom...

Calling for Speakers: Telecoms World Asia 2026 (27–28 October, Bangkok)Since 1999, Telecoms World Asia has been the leading platform where telco leaders connect, strike deals, and shape the industry’s future. Now in its 28th edition, the event brings together senior executives from...