2026 Speakers

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...

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...

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 Customer Success at Telstra International, and leads operations across Telstra’s international footprint. She previously led Telstra’s Mobile Product & Technology Group in Australia, following roles in product marketing and digital transformation across Telstra’s...

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...

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...

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...

Jennifer Echevarria is Vice President for Enterprise Data and Strategic Services at Globe Telecom, where she leads enterprise data strategy, commercial insighting, and analytics functions that support business decision-making across the organization. Her responsibilities include market...

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...

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...

Ayomal Gunasekera is 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 in telecommunications, Ayomal has held senior...

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...

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...

Taufiq Hussien is Managing Director of Telin Malaysia, leading the company’s commercial growth and market expansion in one of Southeast Asia’s most competitive connectivity hubs. He is responsible for driving enterprise, wholesale, and digital infrastructure strategies aligned with Telin’s broader...

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 Chief Executive Officer of NTT DATA 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...

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 ...

Rajesh Kannan is Presales Lead at Circles.Life, where he specializes in demonstrating and architecting solutions around the Circles X digital telco platform for operators and enterprise clients globally. He works at the intersection of telecom technology, commercial strategy, and platform...

Inamullah Khan is the Project Director for the Implementation of Convergent Billing Solution (CBS) at Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). He is responsible for leading one of PTCL’s largest IT transformation initiatives, focused on overhauling the company’s legacy systems and...

As interim Chief Executive Officer of Telin, Kharisma is responsible Serves to lead Telin as a Global Digital Ecosystem Enabler, with primary responsibilities to develop digital business strategies, expand the global network, and drive innovation to meet the demands of global digital...

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...

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...

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 ...

Rajesh Mhatre is Assistant Vice President for Product, Strategy and Transformation Management at StarHub, where he leads initiatives focused on next-generation network platforms, product innovation, and technology transformation. His work includes developing product strategies around 5G, network...

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...

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...

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...

Adelyn Ong is APAC Director of Mobile Business and Managing Director for Malaysia at China Mobile International, where she leads regional mobile ecosystem development, operator partnerships, and market expansion across Asia Pacific. She holds full P&L responsibility for the Malaysia business...

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...

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...

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...

As the Chief Technology Officer, Abdul oversees all technical facets of the company. Abdul’s team has an excellent track record of building and strengthening the infrastructure capabilities in Telin to meet and exceed the high expectations of Telin’s customers.Abdul earned a Bachelor’s degree in...

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...

Anton has been working in the various domains of IT and Cybersecurity for over 20 years. He became one of the first Red Hat Linux Certified Engineers (RHCE) and the youngest Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in the Philippines in 2006 at 23. He was awarded with the...

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...

Yoke Kong Seow is Chief Technology Advisor at Globe Telecom, where he leads the transformation of the Network Technology Group to deliver highly reliable, automated, and sustainable connectivity across the Philippines. His focus includes advanced network automation, cloud adoption, infrastructure...

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...

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...

Ishari Siriwardane is the General Manager of Digital Transformation Projects 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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jill Yeap is Head 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 such as...

Alan Yeo is Vice President APAC at Deutsche Telekom IoT, where he leads regional strategy and commercial expansion across Asia Pacific for IoT and enterprise mobility solutions. With over 28 years of experience across APAC and the Middle East, he has consistently operated at the forefront of...

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 27 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...