Datuk William Ng is a seasoned entrepreneur and SME advocate. He is the Interim President of MACD and National President of SAMENTA, Malaysia’s largest SME association. He founded his first business at age 22, took Audience Analytics Limited public, and continues to lead multiple ventures, including ASWPC, the global registry operator of .spa.

He serves as a government-appointed advisor on retail, F&B, circular economy, and skills development, represents Malaysia on ASEAN MSME boards, and is an Executive Committee Member of the Global Network of Directors’ Institutes (GNDI).

A governance and leadership professional with extensive board-level experience, Adelena is the Managing Director of Paddee Connexions and Lestari Ventures, providing strategic advisory to senior executives and businesses across Asia.

Reinushini is a seasoned governance, compliance, and sustainability professional with over 30 years of experience. She leads RC Compliance, providing advisory, training, and assurance services in anti‑corruption, ESG/sustainability, and business integrity risk management. She is a trusted advisor and trainer for boards, executives, and regulatory bodies across Malaysia and internationally.

Dato’ Davis Chong is the Executive Director and Group CEO of Solarvest Holdings Berhad, guiding the company from a small enterprise to a publicly listed clean energy leader with over 2 GWp of solar projects. He is driving expansion into battery storage, green mobility, green hydrogen, and the wider Asia Pacific region.

A strong advocate for sustainability, Dato’ Davis served as President of MPIA (2021–2025) and continues to advise on solar policy in Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical & Mechatronics Engineering, an MBA, and completed an Executive Programme in Mergers & Acquisitions at Imperial College London.

Khim Tan is a C-suite leader and culture transformation strategist with 30+ years’ experience across banking, insurance, FMCG, professional services, and tech. She specialises in organisational transformation, talent strategies, and HR digital & AI initiatives, working closely with boards on people, performance, and sustainability.

Founder of a boutique consultancy, Khim is a recognized voice in HR and the future of work, delivering leadership, culture, and AI transformation programmes. She is an ICF-certified coach and is pursuing a PhD on AI adoption and workforce innovation.

Mervyn King is a Senior Counsel and former Judge of the Supreme Court of South Africa. He is Professor Extraordinaire at the University of South Africa on Corporate Citizenship, Honorary Professor at the Universities of Pretoria and Cape Town and a Visiting Professor at Rhodes.

Mervyn is the architect of the King I–IV Reports on Corporate Governance and a driving force behind integrated reporting worldwide. He brings unparalleled expertise in board governance, sustainability, and integrated thinking to advise organisations at the highest level.

Barbara is the 29th U.S. Secretary of Commerce and a global governance leader, recognised for her expertise in board governance, audit excellence, and advancing boardroom diversity.

John is a former CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, an adjunct professor at the University of Sydney Business School and a governance expert. John provides advisory services on director capability, corporate culture and board effectiveness.

Simon Edward John Walker CBE is Chairman of the Trade Remedies Authority, and business adviser and consultant to a number of companies. He was previously lead non-executive director of the Department for International Trade[ and Director General of the Institute of Directors from 2011 to 2016. Prior to this he has been Communications Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II and an advisor to former Prime Minister, John Major. He was born and grew up in South Africa and has worked in media, politics and business in New Zealand, Belgium and the UK.

Entrepreneur and investment strategist, Francis Estrada is founder of Odyssey Capital Ventures, providing advisory and capital solutions for startups and growth-stage companies.

Thai governance and public policy expert, Dr. Bandid Nijathaworn champions transparency, integrity, and good governance initiatives across public and private sectors.

Chief Executive Officer of BoardRoom Malaysia, Samantha brings over 30 years of expertise in corporate governance. As a Council Member of MACD, she contributes strategic insights to strengthen boardroom practices and advance director professionalism across Malaysia.

A governance and leadership professional with extensive board-level experience, Adelena is the Managing Director of Paddee Connexions and Lestari Ventures, providing strategic advisory to senior executives and businesses across Asia.

Governance and board expert, Dr. Lajoux provides insights on board effectiveness, executive leadership, and capital markets to directors and corporate leaders.

Global governance, risk, and ESG expert, Andrea Bonime-Blanc advises boards and executives on risk management, sustainability, and ethical leadership.

Seasoned CEO, corporate director, and international business strategist, Michael Marquardt advises boards and executives across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. with expertise in governance, risk management, and corporate strategy.

Experienced governance and business advisor, Douglas Dean leads consulting initiatives at OSR Consulting, helping organizations improve board effectiveness, risk management, and strategic performance.

Reinushini is a seasoned governance, compliance, and sustainability professional with over 30 years of experience. She leads RC Compliance, providing advisory, training, and assurance services in anti‑corruption, ESG/sustainability, and business integrity risk management. She is a trusted advisor and trainer for boards, executives, and regulatory bodies across Malaysia and internationally.

Tech and governance expert, Dr. Kavitha Muthy leads strategic initiatives at Intellize, advising on IT advisory, business continuity, cybersecurity, and board-level digital strategy.

Leadership and communications expert, Michael Xavier advises executives and boards on corporate strategy, stakeholder engagement, and effective business communication.

Governance and risk expert, Dr. Mark Lovatt leads Trident Integrity, providing board advisory, compliance, and corporate integrity solutions globally.