AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth

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The AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth Podcast is a series of fireside chats and interviews with business leaders in Southeast Asia focused on growing B2B businesses in the region. Each episode will feature a company which is rapidly growing their business in the region and will cover topics such as Business Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Enterprise Technology, Innovation and Financial metrics. Connect with us to learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aibp/

  1. Trust, Talent, and Transformation: Inside Indonesia’s AI Revolution (featuring Astra, Bank Central Asia, Bank Mandiri and Pertamina)

    10/15/2025

    Trust, Talent, and Transformation: Inside Indonesia’s AI Revolution (featuring Astra, Bank Central Asia, Bank Mandiri and Pertamina)

    In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Jakarta with Lily Wongso, EVP Enterprise IT Architecture, Data Management & Service Quality, Bank Central Asia (BCA); Kurnia Sofia Rosyada, Group Head of Enterprise Data Analytics, Bank Mandiri; Paul Soegianto, Chief of Group Digital Strategy, Astra International; and Sigit Pratopo, Senior Vice President, Integrated Enterprise Data and Command Center, Pertamina. Together, they discuss how Indonesia’s leading enterprises are scaling AI in practical, people-focused ways while managing cost, culture and governance.  BCA talks about building trust in AI through explainable models and real business use cases. Bank Mandiri focuses on impact, using AI to boost revenue, improve productivity, and manage risk. Astra highlights localisation and the need for Indonesia to build its own capabilities rather than depend on global tools. Pertamina shares its “build the plane while flying” approach as it accelerates digital transformation through its Digital Factory.

    1h 6m
  2. AI, Data and Sustainability: Lessons from Malaysia’s Enterprises (featuring MIGHT, PETRONAS Digital, PayNet and Sandisk)

    09/04/2025

    AI, Data and Sustainability: Lessons from Malaysia’s Enterprises (featuring MIGHT, PETRONAS Digital, PayNet and Sandisk)

    In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Rushdi Abdul Rahim, President & CEO, Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT); Ts. Shaharuddin Hamid Mustapha, CEO, PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd (PDSB); Azleena Idris, Senior Director and Head of Strategy & ESG Office, Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet); and Joseph Fernandez, Senior Director (Chief of Staff, Sustainability & Strategy), SanDisk. Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia’s enterprises are aligning digital transformation with sustainability objectives. MIGHT, a public–private partnership focused on Malaysia’s high technology and innovation agenda, underscores the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building a sustainable economy. PETRONAS Digital, the digital and AI arm of PETRONAS, explains how technology is driving efficiency, reducing emissions, and building resilience in the energy sector. PayNet, Malaysia’s national provider of financial market infrastructure, highlights how digital payments and trusted financial systems support inclusive and sustainable economic development. SanDisk, a global leader in data storage solutions, emphasises the critical role of data infrastructure as the foundation for enterprises on their sustainability journey. The discussion captures both the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises as they balance innovation, resilience, and environmental responsibility while preparing for the next phase of sustainable growth.

    46 min
  3. Scaling Artificial Intelligence in Malaysia (featuring: Maybank, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, CIMB and National Artificial Intelligence Office)

    09/01/2025

    Scaling Artificial Intelligence in Malaysia (featuring: Maybank, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, CIMB and National Artificial Intelligence Office)

    In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan, President & CEO, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB); Dr. Siew Chan Cheong, Chief Strategy Officer, Maybank; Pedro Uria-Recio, Chief Data and AI Officer, CIMB; and Shamsul Majid, CEO, National AI Office (NAIO). Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia can scale artificial intelligence responsibly while remaining globally competitive. TNB, Malaysia’s largest electricity utility, has been embedding AI into energy operations to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Maybank, one of ASEAN’s leading financial services groups, highlights how data fundamentals, not just access to technology  are the real differentiator, and why AI will become a basic requirement rather than a competitive edge within five years. CIMB, another major regional bank, outlines a progression of AI maturity from productivity tools to copilots, autonomous agents, and eventually AI teams. From the policy side, the National AI Office discusses Malaysia’s framework for responsible AI and the importance of ethics and standards. The discussion captures both the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises as they prepare for the next S-curve of digital transformation, balancing innovation, compliance, and workforce readiness.

    53 min
  4. Teleport: Orchestrating the Future of E-commerce Logistics in Southeast Asia

    06/24/2025

    Teleport: Orchestrating the Future of E-commerce Logistics in Southeast Asia

    In this episode, we speak with Milan Dhingra, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Teleport, who shares his journey and the organization’s digital-first approach to solving logistics challenges in Southeast Asia. He discusses how a clear focus on practical innovation, an asset-light strategy, and a deep understanding of the fragmented regional market are essential to delivering a "faster, cheaper, and better" service. The conversation also highlights how a technology stack built on orchestration, visibility, and intelligence is key to achieving their ambitious goal of delivering two million parcels a day. Teleport is the integrated e-commerce logistics arm of Air Asia, founded in 2018. The company leverages the unused belly space on Air Asia and over 50 other partner airlines to provide cross-border delivery solutions. Serving more than 85 cities, Teleport's network is capable of providing next-day delivery to 80% of the population in Southeast Asia.  If you’re interested to connect with Milan or the team, you may reach them at milandhingra@teleport.it

    32 min
  5. Sarawak Energy: Leading Renewable Growth through Digital Innovation

    06/11/2025

    Sarawak Energy: Leading Renewable Growth through Digital Innovation

    In this episode, we speak with Madam Sim Ko Sin, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of ICT, Sarawak Energy, who shares her leadership journey and the organisation’s approach to innovation, transformation, and digital resilience. She discusses how aligning bold ideas to long-term value, empowering internal teams, and managing risk are essential to navigating complexity in today’s energy landscape. The conversation also highlights how data integration and AI adoption are being advanced with a strategic, measured approach. Sarawak Energy is a vertically integrated utility and Malaysia’s largest renewable energy developer, with over 100 years of operational history. The company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than 3 million people across Sarawak, while exporting power to neighbouring regions.

    32 min
  6. Mitr Phol Group: Orchestrating Digital Transformation from Farm to Factory

    05/20/2025

    Mitr Phol Group: Orchestrating Digital Transformation from Farm to Factory

    In this episode, we are joined by Khun Athikom Kanchanavibhu, Executive Vice President of Digital & Technology Transformation, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Mitr Phol Group, Asia’s largest sugar producer and a leading diversified agribusiness. With a background that bridges consulting, business operations, and IT leadership, Khun Athikom shared how Mitr Phol is executing enterprise-wide digital transformation across its operations. We explored the group’s two-pronged AI strategy—combining low-code, organization-wide adoption with in-house development of vertical AI models for farming and manufacturing. Khun Athikom also discussed how the company embeds AI into sugarcane yield prediction and factory safety systems, leverages risk-based cybersecurity governance, and transforms traditional IT teams into agile innovation hubs. This podcast was recorded live at the AIBP #AskMeAnything session. Founded in Thailand, Mitr Phol Group spans businesses in sugar, biomass, bioplastics, wood substitutes, logistics, and construction materials. Its transformation journey is rooted in aligning digital tools with measurable business impact, workforce enablement, and long-term competitive advantage in both agriculture and industry.

    45 min
  7. Silver Linings in Turbulent Trade: Strategies for ASEAN’s Digital Economy

    05/05/2025

    Silver Linings in Turbulent Trade: Strategies for ASEAN’s Digital Economy

    In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Supakorn Siddhichai, Senior Vice President, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) - Thailand, Emmy Lou V. Delfin, Director IV of the ICT Industry Development Bureau, Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) - Philippines, Sonny Hendra Sudaryana, Director of Ecosystem Development, Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) - Indonesia and Wan Murdani Bin Wan Mohamad, Head / Vice President, Digital Industry Acceleration, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) as they share insights on how Southeast Asian nations, deeply connected with global markets, is turning economic challenges from rising global tensions into opportunities through regional integration, digital innovation, and strengthened local ecosystems. Tune in to this episode to gain insights on the opportunities in the ASEAN Digital Economy.

    1h 1m
  8. Sinarmas Land: Turning Urban Data into Action

    04/22/2025

    Sinarmas Land: Turning Urban Data into Action

    In this episode, we are joined by Darwin Poso, Vice President of Enterprise Data Management at Sinarmas Land, one of Indonesia’s most prominent property developers. With a background spanning digital transformation and enterprise data strategy, Darwin shares how his team approaches innovation—from small, scalable data projects to organisation-wide knowledge initiatives. We explore the role of measurable innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and the practical application of AI in shaping urban environments Sinarmas Land is Indonesia’s largest and most diversified property developer, with a history dating back to 1984. Listed on the Singapore Exchange, the company has a market capitalisation of approximately USD 1.06 billion as of March 2025   Sinarmas Land operates across residential, commercial, industrial, and integrated township developments. Its flagship project, BSD City, spans 60 square kilometres in Greater Jakarta—accounting for approximately 9% of Jakarta's total area—and serves as a testbed for smart city solutions integrating infrastructure, digital services, and sustainable planning.

    29 min
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The AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth Podcast is a series of fireside chats and interviews with business leaders in Southeast Asia focused on growing B2B businesses in the region. Each episode will feature a company which is rapidly growing their business in the region and will cover topics such as Business Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Enterprise Technology, Innovation and Financial metrics. Connect with us to learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aibp/

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  • Creator
    AIBP
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
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