DigitalCFO Asia Executive Forum – Transformation in Times of Instability: The CFO Imperative | 20 June 2023

TIME

SESSION

9:30AM

Registration

10:00AM

Welcome and Introduction

10:05AM

Opening Address
Transformation in Times of Instability: The CFO Imperative
In times of instability, the role of the CFO becomes even more critical. They must lead the transformation of their organization to adapt to the changing environment. This requires them to focus on cash flow management, scenario planning, cost optimization, and digital transformation. The CFO must also be an effective communicator and collaborate closely with other leaders. Learn more about how to overcome the most pressing issues companies face in such journeys so that you can realize the full value of business transformation.

Speaker: Casey Kwan, Head of S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Southeast Asia

10:20AM

Panel Discussion
How CFOs can Unlock New Sources of Value: Cloud and Business Process Transformation

CFOs can unlock new sources of value by leveraging cloud-based technologies and transforming their business processes. Moving to the cloud can reduce costs, improve scalability, and increase flexibility. By automating and streamlining financial processes, CFOs can improve efficiency and accuracy, freeing up time for strategic decision-making. By embracing cloud technology and business process transformation, CFOs can drive innovation, improve agility, and create new value for their organization.

In this session, explore how CFOs can harvest the benefits from holistic business transformation. And discover tips on strategies to rapidly realign your organization as and when required and on your own terms.

Moderator: Amit Verma, Regional Head of Office of CFO Solutions, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan

11:00AM

Break

11:15AM

Holistic Business Transformation : What Value does it bring in for CFOs

Business transformation is a critical process for organizations to stay competitive and adapt to changes in the market. However, the value of business transformation lies not just in the process itself, but in the value that can be derived from it. CFOs play a crucial role in ensuring that the transformation generates measurable value, whether it be through increased revenue, cost reduction, or improved customer satisfaction. The key is to have a clear understanding of the goals and outcomes of the transformation, and to continuously monitor and measure progress towards these goals. This session is all about defining a business case for CFO’ for a holistic business transformation which clearly lays down the value & outcomes.

Speaker: Pham Binh, Value Advisor, Industry and Customer Advisory, SAP Malaysia

11:45AM

Closing Remarks/ Q&A

12:00PM

Business Lunch

SPEAKERS & TRAINERS

Amit Verma
Regional Head of Office of CFO Solutions, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan

Amit Verma is Regional Head of Office of CFO Solutions at SAP Asia Pacific Japan based out of Singapore. He is working in the finance space for more than 22 years covering both technology and business aspects of finance. He is passionate about finance transformation and led multiple finance transformation programs in different industries and geographies. He is a professional accountant (CMA) and holds master degrees in commerce.

Casey Kwan
Head of S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Southeast Asia

Casey Kwan is the Head of SAP ERP Cloud Business for SAP Southeast Asia. He brings more than 17 years of digital transformation, enterprise architecture and business process improvement experience with deep industry expertise. He has extensive experience across co-innovations, advanced analytics and cloud transformation. Throughout his solutions advisory and consulting career, Casey has partnered many senior executives across industries in State-owned enterprises, Energy & Resources, Conglomerates, Real Estates and Property developers in Southeast Asia. Casey also held various regional leadership roles in SAP across application development, process integration, data analytics and ERP transformations.

Pham Binh

Value Advisor, Industry and Customer Advisory, SAP Malaysia

Binh is responsible for helping companies digitally transform their organizations by providing industry thought leadership, strategic advice, and consultation to customers. At SAP, Binh and her team come to customers as trusted advisors who collaboratively engage to develop justifications for technology investment decisions by aligning solutions and business outcomes to strategic imperatives, building business cases, and developing value roadmaps. 

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