Meet our experts
Our team consists of a global network of highly experienced professionals, each bringing specialized expertise across a wide array of industries, functions, and regions. With a comprehensive range of skills and in-depth sector knowledge, our consultants are adept at delivering strategic, actionable solutions that are meticulously tailored to meet your organization’s specific challenges and goals.
Fred Lim
Vice Chairman of TNEX (Vietnam)
Country Head UOB (Vietnam)
Udomkarn Udomsab
President of TSFC (Thailand)
Board Member NR Instant (Thailand)
Von Chung Hua
Head of Advisory, BDO (Vietnam)
Matthew Li
Nathanael Kitingan
Managing principal lawyer of Macpherson Kelley (Australia)
Stephan Levieux
COO of HSBC Pay Me (H.K)
Head of Deposit, Payments and Cash Management Strategy (H.K)
Padoongkiat Apichaidejudom
CEO of Nexus System Resources
Elton Apps
Khen Neng, Leong
Head of FDI of Techcombank
(Vietnam)
Cameron Goh
CEO of Finetiks (Indonesia)
London Stock Exchange (U.K)
Pascal Henry
(APAC)
Jeremy (隽衡) Ang
Prashant Aggarwal
CEO and Board Member of MoneyHero Group (APAC)
Head of Commercial Products – VISA
Huy Nguyen
Karim Akbar
Vee Charununsiri
Deputy CEO of APCG (Thailand)
Head of GrabFin (Thailand)
Khen Neng, Leong
Head of FDI of Techcombank
(Vietnam)
Tots Avin
Board Member, Prudential (Thailand)
Fred Lim
Areas of expertise: 19+ years of expertise in Retail, SME Banking, and digital innovation across Southeast Asia
Fred has held key leadership positions at UOB Singapore, UOB Vietnam, TNEX Digital Bank, and TNEX Finance. Renowned for his passion for innovation and dedication to excellence, Fred is recognized as a visionary leader with a proven ability to navigate complex market landscapes and deliver sustainable results. His accomplishments include multiple industry accolades such as Best Digital Bank, Best Consumer Lending Product, Best Financial Inclusion Award, and Best SME Lending Award.
Currently serving as CEO of TNEX, Vietnam’s first digital-only bank, Fred is dedicated to advancing financial inclusion, with the vision to empower aspiring consumers and entrepreneurs across the country, through an ecosystem-driven business model. Under his leadership, TNEX has won the Best Digital Bank Award for three consecutive years (2022-2024), positioning it as a leading Fintech championing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, promoting sustainable economic mobility while contributing relentlessly to the fight against climate change.
Present position:
Chief Executive Officer
TNEX
TNEX is Vietnam’s first digital-only bank
Previous experience:
Country Head Retail Banking (7 years)
Head Of Sales & Distribution (11 years)
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) - HCMC, Vietnam
UOB is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of 500 branches and offices
Udomkarn Udomsab
Areas of expertise: extensive experience in the Thailand financial services sector, particularly in areas such as investment banking, corporate governance, and financial management
Udomkarn Udomsab is a prominent figure in Thailand’s financial sector, holding several key positions across various organizations. He also holds an extensive academic credentials
Educational background:
- Master’s degree MBA, Case Western Reserve University
- Master of Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
- Master of International Economics and Finance, Chulalongkorn University
- Bachelor of Accounting, Thammasat University
Present positions:
Investment Committee (2 years+)
Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (4 years+)
BlueVenture Group
BlueVenture Group provides intuitive solution towards Motor Claim Industry
Managing Director, Member of the Business Supervisory Committee, Member of the Risk Management Committee and Member of the Corporate Governance Committee (4 years+)
TSFC Securities
The company’s line of business includes providing services to security or
commodity holders, brokers, or dealers.
Independent Director, Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Member of the Investment Committee, Member of the Audit Committee (8 years+)
NR Instant Produce
A global producer of sustainably produced foods based in Thailand
Director (2 years+)
Regeneration Capital
An investment arm of NR Instant Produce, focusing on finding and screening investment opportunities and conducting M&A
Director (2 years+)
Tasco International
Previous positions:
Director (6 years)
Krungsri Securities
The company’s line of business includes providing services to security or
commodity holders, brokers, or dealers.
Von Chung Hua
Areas of expertise:
- End-to-end advisory services to foreign investors investing in Vietnam, comprising industrial site/M&A deal sourcing, corporate finance/fundraising, financial/tax/legal due diligence, company incorporation/operating license application, and business service outsourcing (accounting/tax/payroll)
Von has his 22 years of professional career undertaken numerous audit and advisory engagements including corporate finance (for fundraising, acquisition and disposal), target screening, financial due diligence, commercial due diligence, valuation, FCPA due diligence, FCPA investigation and fraud investigation. Sectors covered include real estate, construction & engineering, hospitality, transport & logistics, retail & trading, consumer markets, industrial products, technology, media & telecom, infrastructure and oil & gas.
Professional Affiliations:
- Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Member of the Association of Certified Fraud (ACFE)
- Bachelor of Art (Hons) in Accounting, University of Lincoln
Present positions:
Executive Director
BDO Advisory - HCMC, Vietnam
The world’s fifth largest network of professional firms providing audit, advisory and tax services to businesses
Non-executive Director / Strategy Director (9 years)
The Parenthood - KL, Malaysia
Malaysia’s first London-themed indoor playground for kids
Previous experience:
Director - Corporate Finance & M&A Transaction Services (1 years+)
Deloitte - Shanghai, China
One of the four largest accounting and consulting firms
Director - Real Estate Advisory & Corporate Finance (5 years+)
Deloitte - Hong Kong SAR
One of the four largest accounting and consulting firms
Associate Director - Transaction Services (Real Estate Focused) (1 year+)
PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong
One of the four largest accounting and consulting firms
Senior Manager - Transaction Services (8 years+)
KPMG China
One of the four largest accounting and consulting firms
Matthew Li
Areas of expertise: business consulting, auditing and digital transformation
Matthew is passionate about solving critical business and societal problems by bringing positive changes in our thought process and leveraging effective use of technology, collective knowledge of his network and broad experience from his over 17 years of industry experience in business consulting, auditing and digital transformation, specifically on technology startup, engineering, medical, retail and F&B chain businesses.
Professional Affiliations:
- Fellow Member of the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong 香港稅務學會
- Fellow (FCA) of ICAEW
- Fellow Certify Public Accountant (Practicing) of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
Present positions:
Managing Partner
NOVA CPA Limited (Hong Kong SAR)
One-stop Accounting, Auditing and Assurance, Business and Taxation Advisory services for our clients from worldwide
Co-Founder
NOVA Group Limited (Hong Kong SAR)
Professional corporate services in Hong Kong, specialising in comprehensive, reliable and integrated business and accounting solutions
Company Secretary
Jiachen Holding Group Limited (1937.HK)
The Group is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sales of access flooring products and provide related installation services
Previous experience:
Chief Financial Officer
Modern Chinese Medicine Group (1643.HK)
Modern Chinese Medicine principally engages in the production of PCM and offers both OTC and prescribed medicines intended for use by the Middle-aged and the Elderly in the PRC
Chief Financial Officer
The Earth Solutions Limited
A Hong Kong-based consulting firm specializing in the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Reality Modeling for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry
Nathanael Kitingan
Areas of expertise: 20+ years of experience in Insolvency Law. Legal Advice, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Law Reform, Policy Reform, Music Publishing
Nathanael Kitingan is a highly experienced legal practitioner with a primary focus on commercial litigation and insolvency law. He is known for his expertise in handling complex litigation and insolvency administrations, adopting a pragmatic, commercially driven approach to dispute resolution. When necessary, Nathanael provides robust litigation representation and advocacy, ensuring his clients receive comprehensive support.
Currently, Nathanael serves as the Managing Principal of Macpherson Kelley’s Melbourne office, where he leads a team committed to delivering exceptional legal solutions.
Beyond his legal practice, Nathanael is actively involved in the international technology start-up ecosystem, particularly in the SaaS sector across South East Asia. He collaborates with ventures such as HReasily and is associated with the tech investment management firm Jesselton Capital.
He has also worked internationally in international aid and development, human rights law, and public policy, and currently serves as the President of the Australia Malaysia Business Council (Victoria Chapter).
In addition to his legal and professional pursuits, Nathanael has a deep connection to the Australian music industry. He has extensive experience in band management, publishing, and music contract negotiations, stemming from his long-standing involvement in the creative sector.
Professional Affiliations:
- Accredited Specialist – Commercial Litigation by Law Institute of Victoria
- Professional Member of ARITA – Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association
- Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS) of Law Institute of Victoria
Honors & awards
Recommended Lawyer in Doyle's Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer Rankings - Victoria 2024
Issued by Doyles · Jun 2024
Present positions:
Managing Principal Lawyer - Melbourne
Macpherson Kelley (total 12 yrs 4 mos)
A full service commercial law firm
President
Australia Malaysia Business Council Victoria (total 10 yrs 4 mos)
AMBC Victoria is a dynamic, business focused member based organisation that was established to foster, support and promote business and investment opportunities between Victoria and Malaysia.
Director
Jesselton Capital (total 10 yrs 1 mo)
A pioneering venture studio and investment firm from North Borneo
Stephan Levieux
Areas of expertise: Strategic Transformation Projects, Digital Transformation, Digital Payments, Agile Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Liquidity Management, Payments, Cash Management
Stephan Levieux, based in Hong Kong, has over 35 years of experience across various key positions in the banking sector. He served as the Chief Operating Officer of PayMe at HSBC, where he brought extensive expertise in financial services and operations.
Prior to this role, Stephan held prominent positions at Hang Seng Bank and within HSBC’s Global Payments and Cash Management division, gaining substantial experience in diverse areas of banking and payment solutions.
Stephan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Warwick – Warwick Business School, further enhancing his strategic and leadership capabilities. His broad skill set encompasses liquidity management, payments, cash management, commercial banking, and relationship management, establishing him as a well-rounded professional in the banking and payments industry.
Experience:
Chief Operating Officer - PayMe (2 years+)
HSBC - Hong Kong
One of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world.
Head of Deposit, Payments and Cash Management Strategy (4 years)
Hang Seng Bank
A Hong Kong–based banking and financial services company with a wide array of financial services including online banking, savings, investment, credit cards, loans, mortgages, insurance, and MPF.
Head of Product Management, Asia-Pacific (7 years)
Head of Liquidity Management, Asia-Pacific, Global Payments and Cash Management (5 years+)
Senior Product Manager (3 years+)
HSBC - Hong Kong
One of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world.
Relationship Manager (4 years)
BNP Paribas
A French multinational universal bank and financial services holding company headquartered in Paris
Padoongkiat (David) Apichaidejudom
Areas of expertise: Strategic Management, Project Management, Change Management, Business Process Management And Application Integration
As the CEO of Nexus System Resources, David serves as a trusted advisor, focused on understanding the unique business challenges faced by clients. The team at Nexus works collaboratively to develop tailored solutions and improvements that drive measurable results. By offering diverse perspectives and leveraging industry best practices, they constructively challenge clients’ viewpoints to ensure the most effective long-term solutions are implemented.
With over 25 years of experience as an analyst, consultant, and senior executive in enterprise technology, manufacturing, supply chain, and retail, David brings extensive expertise in strategic management, project management, change management, business process management, and application integration. This experience enables a comprehensive approach to each client engagement, where solutions go beyond just advice, ensuring that they deliver the intended results through strong, mutually beneficial partnerships.
As a leader, David emphasizes the importance of leveraging the strengths of the team to execute successful projects. A commitment to building consensus and encouraging the sharing of ideas ensures that the best decisions are made, while fostering an environment where every team member contributes their expertise to solve client challenges.
Present positions:
Chief Executive Officer
Nexus System Resources
25 yrs 11 mos
A leading business solutions consulting company in Southeast Asia
Previous experience:
Director of Strategic Planning (3 years+)
Vickem Patana Co., LTD.
Vickem Group is a group of companies which not only offer qualified chemicals and dyestuffs to textile industry, but also provide the technical services.
Elton Apps
Areas of expertise: Financial Planning, Insurance, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources
Elton is a Financial Consultant specialising in financial planning for mid-career professionals. An accomplished HR and Executive Search professional with decades of experience in advising and guiding people through their career and role changes, Elton has chosen to marry his understanding of employment trends and career life cycles with his desire to help individuals maximise the effectiveness of their personal financial portfolios whilst minimising the risks inherent in a modern, professional career.
Additionally, having previously helped multi-national banks build their front office through strategic hiring, Elton has now set up his own search firm so that he can extend such expertise to a diverse set of client companies.
Present positions:
Managing Director/Owner
Executive Search Firm - Private Banking
Financial Consultant
Client: Prudential Assurance Company Singapore
Area: Personal Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Insurance Planning
Previous experience:
Head of HR and Strategic Recruiting (1 year+)
Head of Strategic Recruiting, Southeast Asia (6 years+)
Julius Baer (Singapore)
Julius Baer is the international reference in wealth management, based on a solid Swiss heritage.
Head of Resourcing, Coutts Asia (2 years+)
Coutts (Singapore)
A British private bank and wealth manager
Tots Asvin
Areas of expertise: Strategic Planning, Management, Change Management, Operations Management, Life Insurance
Tots Asvin is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in life insurance, private equity, and banking across Southeast Asia. He is the Founder and Chairman of Orta Mano, a luxury leather brand, and serves on the Board of Directors at Hyred, an HR tech company. With strong expertise in strategic planning, management, operations, change management, and life insurance, Tots has built a successful career blending corporate leadership with entrepreneurial ventures in the region.
Present positions:
Founder and Chairman
Orta Mano
A luxury leather brand with an international story, Orta Mano products embody inspiration and are completely crafted and made by hand
Director
Hyred (Singapore)
An end-to-end HR tech company based in Singapore, Hyred aims to empower companies to grow globally and employees to be hired anywhere on a single platform
Previous experience:
• Regional Head Office - Special Projects
• Alternate CEO and Chief Strategy Officer at Prudential Life Assurance (Lao)
• Chief Customer and Digital Officer at Prudential Life Assurance (Lao)
• Head of SME Enterprise Business
• Vice President, Agency
• Vice President, Head of Corporate Insurance
Prudential (Thailand, Lao, Singapore)
A leading life insurance companies
Manager, Capital Markets Group
TMB Bank (Thailand)
6th largest commercial bank in Thailand
Cameron Goh
Areas of expertise:
• Executive management
• Product innovation and marketing
• Programme delivery and execution
• Building diverse and dynamic teams
• Customer Account Management
• Cloud, Digital and data strategy
• FinTech and strategic investments
• 3rd Party and vendor partnerships
• Extensive knowledge of OTC derivatives, Post-trade and market structure
• Change management and business analysis
• Commercial negotiation and financial modelling
Cameron Goh has over 23 years of experience delivering innovative and complex business solutions for leading organizations. His career is defined by a proven ability to drive transformation and create industry-leading outcomes.
Cameron spent a decade with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he played a pivotal role in building the world’s most successful Over-the-Counter (OTC) clearing house. During his tenure, he held key leadership positions, successfully managing teams across Product Management, Programme Delivery, and Risk Management.
His extensive expertise spans partnerships with global banks, hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, trading venues, market infrastructure providers, and regulators. Through these collaborations, Cameron has delivered transformative post-trade solutions that have redefined industry standards.
A passionate advocate for technology, Cameron is deeply committed to driving cloud adoption, advancing digital strategies, and leveraging data analytics to enable business growth.
Cameron’s career spans global consultancies, FinTech start-ups, banks, and market infrastructure providers, with international experience across the United Kingdom, New York, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia.
Present positions:
CEO and Founder
Finetiks
Finetiks is an all-encompassing financial app that aims to streamline managing, budgeting, and planning your financial accounts in one place.
Director
Jubilee Investments
Previous experience:
Global Head of Product, Rates (LCH.Clearnet)
Program Director, Rates (LCH.Clearnet)
Head of Risk Change, Rates (LCH.Clearnet)
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
10 yrs 8 mos
LSEG is a leading global financial infrastructure and data provider.
Pascal Henry
Areas of expertise: Staffing & Recruitment, Human Resources, Advisory, Private Banking, Strategy & Management
Pascal Henry is a seasoned professional in the HR and business sectors, with extensive expertise and a strong focus on the Asian market. Over the course of their career, Pascal has held key leadership roles in prominent organizations, including HYRED, Jesselton Capital, Storepay, SGeBIZ, Bridge Resourcing Consulting, and others. Notably, Pascal is the founder and board member of HReasily, a Singapore startup that has raised $5M in funding over two rounds while driving innovation in HR technology, and BusinessHRAsia, where they have spearheaded strategic growth in the HR landscape.
Earlier in their career, Pascal contributed to Tamasan, a company specializing in construction, property development, lumber, and plantations, further broadening their diverse industry experience.
Present positions:
Managing Director
Jesselton Capital
A pioneering venture studio and investment firm from North Borneo
Founder
Stealth HR Tech Company
Board Member
Hyred
Hyred is a leading provider of HR solutions with a strong focus on the APAC region. Hyred offers a range of services including Staffing & Recruitment, Outsourcing Services, EOR & PEO.
Board of Advisors
Storepay
Leading Mongolian Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform offering a unique combination of Fintech, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain technologies.
Board of Advisors
SGeBIZ
A Fintech Enabler for SMEs in South East Asia and the number one procure-to-pay platform in Singapore
Previous experience:
Founder
BusinessHRAsia
An all-in-one human resources platform
Founder and Group CEO (8 years+)
HReasily
HReasily provides a cloud-based payroll, leave, claims, time & attendance, and human resource management solution for businesses.
Founding Partner
Bridge Resourcing Consulting
A boutique executive search consultancy that specialises in delivering staffing and HR solutions throughout Asia
Director
Tamasan
Construction, Property Development, Lumber and Plantation
Jeremy (隽衡) Ang
Areas of expertise: Data and Machine Learning technologies, International Commercialization, Tech Private Equity and Growth Equity
Jeremy is a seasoned technology leader and investor with deep expertise in global data, machine learning, and open-source commercialization. At ByteDance, he drives international technology alliances, helping enterprises scale with cutting-edge AI and data solutions. Previously, he was a growth equity investor, backing multiple unicorns from Series C to Pre-IPO, with successful exits in AI, e-commerce, and enterprise tech. Beyond the private sector, Jeremy serves in advisory roles at SGTech and NTU, shaping industry strategies in AI and cloud computing. A former SAF Combat Officer, he brings strategic discipline to the fast-evolving tech landscape.
Present positions:
Global Technology Alliances / Strategy Advisor (APAC & EMEA)
ByteDance
The world’s most valuable private technology company
Honorary Secretary - Cloud and Data Chapter
SGTech
The leading trade association for Singapore’s tech industry, representing over 1,400 member companies.
Chairperson - Industry Advisory Council (Artificial Intelligence Sub-committee) PaCE@NTU
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
A research-intensive public university in Singapore
Defence Psychology Division (DPD)
Ministry of Defence of Singapore
Previous experience:
Global Enterprise Strategy - Director (APAC & EMEA) (2 years+)
ByteDance
The world’s most valuable private technology company
Content Contributor - Technology (2 years+)
The Business Time
SEA’s leading financial paper
Investment Principal - Technology Growth Equity Investments (2 years)
Sistema
One of the largest private technology investment corporations in Europe
IPO Strategist / Special Projects (Secondment) - Exited (2 years+)
Qutoutiao 趣头条 (NASDAQ: QTT)
A Chinese mobile content aggregator
China Cross-border Technology Investments - Emerging Markets (3 years)
Innotech Asia
Venture capital arm of Shanghai headquartered, Innotech Group
Derivatives Data Analytics - High Frequency Trading (1 year)
SGX Group
Asia’s leading and trusted securities and derivatives market infrastructure, operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards.
Prashant Aggarwal
Areas of expertise: Leadership, Sales, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Payment Solutions, Lead Generation
Prashant Aggarwal was the CEO of MoneyHero Group, Southeast Asia’s leading financial services platform, which he successfully led to its Nasdaq debut on October 13, 2023. With over 20 years of experience in fintech, payments, consulting, and finance, he has held leadership roles at Visa, American Express, and Oracle, driving innovation and strategic growth across global markets.
A dynamic leader with a proven track record in scaling businesses, Prashant excels in team leadership, revenue growth, product management, sales strategy, and business transformation. At MoneyHero, he has driven expansion and digital transformation across six key markets, managing high-performing teams and overseeing strategic partnerships with over 220 financial institutions. His expertise spans commercial strategy, P&L management, and customer-centric innovation, making him a key player in the fintech space.
Prashant is a Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, combining financial expertise with visionary leadership to shape the future of financial services in Asia.
Previous experience:
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr 2 mos)
President (3 yrs 6 mos)
Chief Commercial Officer (3 yrs 8 mos)
MoneyHero Group
A market leader in the online personal finance and digital insurance aggregation and comparison sector in Greater Southeast Asia
Senior Business Leader, Head of Commercial Products, South East Asia (4 yrs 4 mos)
Visa
A world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities
Head of Multinational Sales, Japan & Asia Pacific (1 yr 5 mos)
Head of Account Development, Greater China (1 yr 9 mos)
Director, Head of Consulting, Japan & Asia Pacific (2 yrs 5 mos)
Manager, Policy & Process Innovation, Amex Consulting (2 yrs 7 mos)
American Express
An American bank holding company and multinational financial services corporation that specializes in payment cards.
Global Process Lead- Purchase to Pay (4 yrs)
Oracle
A cloud technology company that provides organizations around the world with computing infrastructure and software
Huy Nguyen
Areas of expertise: 15+ years of experience in banking, specializing in business strategy, market entry and
expansion, business and technology strategy, digital transformation, data analytics, risk
management, and regulatory compliance.
Huy Nguyen is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience working with multinational companies across Southeast Asia. He is widely recognized as a visionary leader with a proven track record of driving growth and delivering innovative solutions to financial services clients.
Currently serving as the Vice President and Head of the Financial Institutions (FI) segment for Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte. Ltd. in Vietnam, Huy is responsible for shaping the company’s business strategy within the country, creating value for clients, and leading the development and execution of go-to-market plans aimed at generating growth. He collaborates closely with C- suite executives and client teams to understand their unique needs, offering tailored services, products, and solutions from Mastercard to solve business challenges.
Additionally, Huy is an expert in digital transformation and partners with clients and stakeholders to drive digital adoption and accelerate the shift to cashless payments in Vietnam.
Present positions:
Vice President, Head of Financial Institutions, Vietnam
Mastercard Asia/Pacific
A technology firm in the global electronic payment industry responsible for processing electronic payments, through its full range of payment programs and services.
Previous experience:
Director, Country Business Lead
Mastercard Advisors
Mastercard Advisors features more than 3,000 consultants spanning 53 countries, bringing unparalleled expertise to the world’s largest payments-focused consulting organization.
Head of Business Operations
1MG Housing, One Mount Group
HReasily provides a cloud-based payroll, leave, claims, time & attendance, and human resource management solution for businesses.
Manager, Technology Strategy & Transformation
Deloitte Consulting, APAC
A boutique executive search consultancy that specialises in delivering staffing and HR solutions throughout Asia
Management Consultant, Financial Services
Accenture Pte. Ltd.
Construction, Property Development, Lumber and Plantation
Karim Akbar
Areas of expertise: Cash/Basis Trade, Risk Management, Tax & Transfer Price, Origination Set Up, Sustainability Projects, Arb. Identification and Driving sustainable P&L.
Karim Akbar is a seasoned commodity trading and agribusiness expert, deeply rooted in the coffee export industry. He leads MenaOne Coffee, blending traditional expertise with modern strategies to sustain the family’s legacy since 1972. His leadership has positioned MenaOne as a key player in Indonesia’s specialty coffee market.
Beyond coffee, Karim co-founded Arkad, specializing in renewable fuels through the processing and export of used cooking oil and pyrolysis oil. He also manages palm oil operations at Surya Mata Ie, further showcasing his versatility in sustainable agriculture and resource management. His expertise spans global trade, sustainability, and large-scale agricultural operations.
With leadership roles at NKG Berindo Jaya, Trafigura, and Bero Coffee Singapore, Karim has over a decade of experience in trade and finance. Holding a Master’s in Energy, Trade & Finance from Bayes Business School and certifications like Q Processor and Q Grader, he remains a key figure driving innovation in global commodities.
Present positions:
Exporter - Coffee Desk
MenaOne Coffee
For over five decades, MenaOne has been a pioneer in the Mandheling coffee trade, sourcing the finest beans from the lush landscapes of Indonesia’s Sumatra region
Co Founder - Waste Feedstock Desk
Arkad
Arkad is a waste management and renewable energy entrepreneurial venture which collect used cooking oil (UCO) as feedstock for waste-based biofuels production
Planter - alm Desk
Surya Mata Ie
Palm Oil Plantation
Previous experience:
Managing Director - Origination (4 yrs 11 mos)
Berindo Jaya
Berindo Jaya collaborates closely with local communities in coffee-producing regions, sourcing green coffee beans directly from farmers, producers, collectors, and suppliers to ensure quality and fair trade practices.
Trader - Coal Desk (1 yr 6 mos)
Trafigura
Trafigura is one of the world’s largest suppliers of commodities
Trader - Coffee Desk (5 yrs 10 mos)
Bero Coffee Singapore
Bero Coffee Singapore, part of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, operates across Southeast Asia, the Far East, and Greater China, offering top-tier market insights and a wide range of coffee products and services
Vee Charununsiri
Areas of expertise: Finance & Banking, Business Strategy,
Portfolio Management, Private Equity, Strategic Lending, Sales & Marketing, Asset Management
With a dynamic career spanning banking, private equity, and tech-driven mobility, Vee Charununsiri has consistently led growth and innovation across industries. After a decade in London’s banking sector, he transitioned into the startup world, playing a key role in scaling The BuyToLet Business into one of the UK’s leading specialist brokerages. His move to Thailand with Global Finance Exchange deepened his expertise in local markets, setting the stage for his impact in Southeast Asia.
At Grab, Vee was instrumental in the company’s rapid expansion, helping launch and scale key services such as GrabExpress and GrabCar beyond Bangkok. Working closely with governments, regulators, and businesses, he played a crucial role in making Grab a safer and more accessible platform for users across Thailand.
Now, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Capital Partners Group Public Company Limited (ACPG), Vee brings his leadership and strategic vision to the Asset Management and Real Estate sector. With a passion for NPL and NPA management, he is focused on driving ACPG’s growth as one of Thailand’s leading Asset Management Companies.
Present positions:
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Capital Partners Group
The Group focuses on acquiring collateralized SME and mortgage non-performing loans
Previous experience:
Head of GrabFin - Thailand (2 yrs 4 mos)
Country Lead - Thailand (4 yrs)
Head Of Business Development (1 yr 7 mos)
Country Head of Public Affairs (2 yrs)
Head of GrabCar, Thailand (9 mos)
Deputy General Manager (1 yr 6 mos)
Grab
Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, offering a suite of services consisting of deliveries, mobility, financial services, enterprise and others.
General Manager (3 yrs 7 mos)
Global Finance Exchange
A financial services company based out of Bahrain
Khen Neng, Leong
Areas of expertise: Strategic Planning, Relationship Management, Product Development, Team Leadership, Growth Strategies, Corporate Banking
Results-oriented financial services professional with 4 years of experience leading and transforming Business & Corporate Banking teams. Proven ability to rejuvenate underperforming units and deliver exceptional financial performance. Expertise in strategic planning, relationship management, product development, and team leadership. Passionate about supporting businesses of all sizes achieve their financial goals.
Present positions:
Director of FDI
Techcombank - Vietnam
A publicly listed Vietnamese bank
Previous experience:
Head of Network Banking - Malaysia (4 mos)
Head of Business & Corporate Banking - Vietnam (4 yrs 1 mo)
Business Centre Manager - Malaysia (9 yrs 6 mos)
Hong Leong Bank
Hong Leong Bank is a leading Malaysian bank with regional operations in Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, and China
Senior Credit Analyst (1 yr 9 mos)
KAF Investment Bank
A leading financial services group based in Malaysia, offering a comprehensive suite of banking, investment, and wealth management solutions to individuals and businesses
Relationship Manager (2 yrs 9 mos)
UOB
A Singaporean regional bank headquartered at Raffles Place, Singapore, with branches mostly found in Southeast Asia countries
Licenses & certifications:
