Moderators & Speakers
Dr. Abdulaziz Mohammed Zahir AL-HINAI
ADFIAP Chair | Chief Executive Officer Oman Development Bank
Opening Remarks
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Dr. Abdulaziz Mohammed Zahir AL-HINAI |
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Renowned economist and banker in Oman, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Hinai is the Chief Executive Officer of Oman Development Bank SAOC (ODB), the National Development Finance Institution and the Financier to SME sector in Oman. Since his joining in 2015, Dr. Al Hinai builds a new corporate strategy for ODB, which served as the foundation towards growth and sustainability of the institution. In addition to the above, Dr. Al Hinai is a board member of various reputed institutions such as Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, Public Establishment for Industrial estates, Oman Bankers Association, and Iman Sovereign Sukuk. Prior to leading ODB, Dr. Al Hinai held the role of VPF in the Islamic Development Bank-KSA, in which he led the finance complex including Treasury, Investments, Islamic Financial Services, Financial Policy Planning, Financial Control, Budgeting & Performance Management, and Financial Products Development Center. Dr. Al Hinai received his Ph.D. in Economics and Public Policy from Claremont Graduate University in California and an M.Sc in Economics from the same university. Prior to that, he earned an MA in Development Banking from the American University-Washington, D.C. |
Benjamin E. DIOKNO
Secretary of Finance
Republic of the Philippines
Inaugural Address
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Benjamin E. Diokno |
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Dr. Diokno is the current Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF). Prior to his appointment as fiscal chief, he served as Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from 2019 to 2022. Under his leadership, the Philippine central bank was among the first to respond to the pandemic and deploy decisive measures to cushion the adverse impact of the pandemic and pave the road to recovery. Before taking charge of monetary affairs, he served as Budget Secretary under three presidents where he pursued an expansionary fiscal policy to finance investments in human capital development and public infrastructure. As Finance Secretary, Sec. Diokno seeks to rally the economic team to achieve three broad development goals by 2028: reduce the deficit-to-GDP ratio to pre-pandemic rates, bring down poverty incidence to single-digit, and achieve upper-middleincome economy status by the end of the Marcos administration. Sec. Diokno seeks to go beyond headline economic expansion and achieve a brand of inclusive and sustainable growth with equity. |
Arshad RAB
Chief Executive Officer
European Organization for Sustainable Development & Chairman,
International Sustainability Council
Keynote Address
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Arshad Rab |
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Arshad Rab is known world-wide for his landmark achievements and significant contributions in promoting sustainable development across the globe. He has led numerous groundbreaking initiatives and is an authority on transitioning to green, digital, inclusive and sustainable economy in Europe and beyond. His expertise in holistic approach to sustainability, his innovative spirit and his passion and determination to contribute in creating a more sustainable world has earned him leadership roles over the past decades. Mr. Rab’s leading contributions in the field of sustainable financial services include establishment of Global Sustainable Finance Network which brought together over 200 financial institutions from more the 70 countries to support the sustainability transformation of financial institutions across the globe and the Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards, Germany to honour financial institutions with significant contributions to sustainable finance. He is also the Chair of the International Council for the Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative for Value-Driven Financial Institutions. Mr. Rab is the Initiator of the Karlsruhe Business Innovation Forum, Germany and several strategic programs on sustainable economic development for countries, regions, cities and institutions worldwide. Having his academic background in business administration, extensive work experience and wide-ranging expertise in the field of sustainability sciences, Mr. Rab today is an internationally-known pioneer and powerful voice on innovating for a sustainable future. He is well recognized by governments, corporate world and global academic community and serves as the CEO of the European Organisation for Sustainable Development (EOSD). It is a dedicated body that has in its unique charter the purpose of developing strategies, programs and initiatives and undertaking projects that contribute in implementing the EU Strategy for Sustainable Development. EOSD is also the strategic partner of the host city Karlsruhe in Germany. |
Yasuko ABE
Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI) Cleaner Energy Future Initiative for ASEAN (CEFIA)
Special Interest Session
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Yasuko Abe |
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Yasuko is a member of the CEFIA project management unit seconded from Mitsubishi Research Institute. Has experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation policy development and implementation. Holds MSc in environmental assessment and management from the University of East Anglia, UK. |
Charles Aames M. Bautista
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Tourism Promotions Board Philippines
Speaker
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Charles Aames M. Bautista |
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Atty. Charles Bautista is the current Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Marketing and Promotions of the Tourism Promotions Board. Prior to joining TPB, he was the former Department Manager for Communications and Creative Services of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions. He spent the past 14 years as a marketing, public relations and business development executive in various industries including e-commerce, tech, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, advertising, media, and government. While working, he finished his law degree in Arellano University School of Law. He is also professionally certified and trained in the fields of digital marketing, basic intelligence investigation, leadership development, change management, and data analysis. With his unique background in multiple fields, he has been a guest speaker and consultant for private and public organizations on communications and organizational development with focus on digital transformation and executive communications. He left a C-suite career to join the government advocating for sustainable digitization in the public sector. |
Susan Roxas
Fisheries and Finance Lead, Coral Triangle Program
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Special Interest Session
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Susan Roxas |
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15 years with WWF, currently lead for fisheries and finance of WWF’s Coral Triangle Program working with the SEA and Pacific countries towards sustainable fisheries management strategies to maximize conservation and socio-economic impacts on the ground, building human and ecological systems’ resilience against crises, ensure food security, stable livelihoods and ocean health. 2017 to 2020, member of the core team (WWF US and Institute of Food Technologists) that launched the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), engaging 70+ seafood industry members in forging a global standard for seafood traceability. Previously with WWF, Marketing and Corporate Relations Director for WWF Philippines, Malaysia, and the Greater Mekong Region, after setting up the Asia Pacific Growth Team (APGT) working with CEOs in 20 WWF offices in AP to grow WWF’s income and influence in the region. Before joining WWF, VP Cards Marketing for Citibank, Philippines, Member Relations Manager, MasterCard International, Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region, based in Paris, Consultant for Business Planning and Environment for non-profits, Program Developer for the Foundation for Community Organization and Management Technology, Philippines, educated BA Literature, Barnard College, New York, trained in Marketing and Risk Management, London. |
Namita Vikas
Founder & Managing Director
austusESG
Special Interest Session
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Namita Vikas |
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Namita Vikas is the Founder and Managing Director of auctusESG, a global advisory firm for sustainable finance and ESG. Namita is a senior business leader with 30 years of diverse global experience in climate strategy and sustainability across sectors like banking, technology and FMCG, with a particular focus on sustainable and green finance, ESG & Climate Risk Management. Previously, in her leadership role with a large Indian private bank, Namita was instrumental in issuing India’s first ever Green Bond in 2015, and successfully led GCF accreditation for the bank. She has also raised from DFIs over USD 1 billion in capital and credit lines towards green and sustainable projects. In the past she has held several key advisory positions, including Chairperson of the UN Natural Capital Finance Alliance, member of Global Steering Committee of UNEP FI, and currently sits on Government of India committees for sustainable finance and ESG. Her firm auctusESG was awarded India’s SME Leadership Champion Award, by UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific. |
Todd Schweitzer
Founder & CEO
Brankas Private Limited
Special Interest Session
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Todd Schweitzer |
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Todd Schweitzer is co-founder and CEO at Brankas, the leading Open Banking Enabler in Southeast Asia. Todd has held senior roles in private equity and management consulting, spanning technology, public sector, and financial services. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Irvine and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University. |
Anna H. Mendiola
President & Chief Executive Officer
Federated States of Micronesia Development Bank
Session 1: “DFI’s Role in Climate Change and Transition Finance
Session Chair
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Anna H. Mendiola |
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Anna H. Mendiola has been the President and Chief Executive officer of the FSM Development Bank since March, 2001. Prior to her appointment, she had served in the position of Chief Financial Officer for one year at the FSM Development Bank. From 1986 to 2000, Ms. Mendiola held various high level positions with the FSM National and Pohnpei State Government ranging from Assistant Secretary for International Development Finance to Director of Treasury and Administration. She also worked for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, Philippines as an Assistant to the Executive Director of the Australian Constituency for two years. She also served as a Board member on various National and State-owned Corporations. She is currently serving on the Bank of FSM Board of Directors and FSM Telecommunication Cable Corporation and Micronesia Conservation Trust. She’s also serving as Board member on some Regional Organizations, such as Association of Development Finance Institutes in Asia and Pacific (ADFIAP), Asia Pacific Association for Fiduciary Studies (APFAS), Association of DFIs in the Pacific (ADFIP) and the Microfinance Pasifika and is currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Micronesian Conservation Trust. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from California Coast University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics from the Eastern Oregon University. She is an fi360 Accredited Investment Fiduciary. |
Cecilia C. Borromeo
President & Chief Executive Officer
Land Bank of the Philippines
Session 1: “DFI’s Role in Climate Change and Transition Finance
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Cecilia C. Borromeo |
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Cecilia C. Borromeo is the President and CEO of LANDBANK, the biggest Government- Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC) and the second largest universal bank in the country today. She is the first veteran banker to ever hold the presidency of two government banks - the DBP and LANDBANK. Since 2019, she has led LANDBANK in its expanded role of supporting key industries and movers of the economy; banking the unbanked; delivering assistance to marginalized and vulnerable sectors; working alongside local partners to revitalize communities; and pursuing other initiatives to advance the National Government’s inclusive development agenda. Cecile brought in a brand of leadership that is marked by a clear vision, high competence and solid integrity. |
Hiroyuki Hasei
General Manager Global Business Planning Office
Development Bank of Japan
Session 1: “DFI’s Role in Climate Change and Transition Finance
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Hiroyuki Hasei |
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Hiroyuki Hasei currently serves as a General Manager in Global Business Planning Office, Business Planning & Coordination Department at Development Bank of Japan, Inc. He has a strong professional background for 20+ years as a banker including cross-border corporate and infrastructure finance. Prior to the current position he worked as a Senior Vice President in International Strategy & Coordination Department and was responsible for facilitating oversea business of Japanese domestic clients and developing various relationships with other institutions and organizations globally. He holds a BA (Social Sciences) degree from Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo and Master of Business Administration from University of Oxford in United Kingdom. |
Emmanuel G. Herbosa
President & Chief Executive Officer
Development Bank of the Philippines
Session 1: “DFI’s Role in Climate Change and Transition Finance
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Emmanuel G. Herbosa |
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With over four decades of solid banking experience as a professional banker, DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa juggled leadership roles in corporate banking, consumer banking, branch banking, and overseas banking in reputable financial institutions such as the Bank of the Philippine Islands and Bank of Commerce, where he served as senior vice president, and executive vice president, respectively. He also served as chief operating officer of Ayala Insurance, a bancassurance subsidiary of the Ayala Group. Prior to his designation as DBP head, Mr. Herbosa was president and chief executive officer of Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PGC). PGC provides guarantees to facilitate the entry of foreign loans into the country for development purposes. Apart from his banking profession, he also served directorial posts at the De La Salle School Boards, De La Salle Brothers Fund, Inc., and P & Gers Fund, Inc. Prior to his designation as DBP head, Mr. Herbosa was president and chief executive officer of Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PGC). PGC provides guarantees tofacilitate the entry of foreign loans into the country for development purposes. Apart from his banking profession, he also served directorial posts at the De La Salle School Boards, De La Salle Brothers Fund, Inc., and P & Gers Fund, Inc. Mr. Herbosa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management Engineering from the De La Salle University, and obtained his Master in Business Administration degree from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. |
Jean-Pierre Marcelli
Regional Director for South-East Asia
Agence Francaise de Development
Session 1: “DFI’s Role in Climate Change and Transition Finance
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Jean-Pierre Marcelli |
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Jean-Pierre Marcelli, AFD’s Executive Director of Operations, is responsible for implementing AFD’s operational strategy and objectives. In its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, AFD Group defined the priorities and objectives for its activities. It is Jean-Pierre Marcelli’s mission to ensure that these lines of action are implemented, and also to identify and anticipate new operational challenges. This initiative, involving all the Operations teams in mainland France, French overseas departments and foreign countries, as well as other AFD Group stakeholders, aims to promote new public policies for development and for social, economic and ecological transitions alongside our clients and partners. This approach is based on demand from the field, the involvement of our partners and results-based management. Jean-Pierre Marcelli has seen these concepts in action during his 30-year career at AFD, with 15 ye ars spent working in the field. An agricultural engineer, he joined AFD in 1988 as an international volunteer at the Port Louis office (Mauritius), and then as Head of Mission for Rural Development in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire). In 1993, he was tasked with developing and promoting the Group’s activities in Ethiopia and Eritrea, which led him to set up the Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) office in 1997. In 1999, he was responsible for opening a new office in East Jerusalem (Palestine), which he transformed into a fully-fledged agency the following year. From 2003 to 2006, Jean-Pierre Marcelli worked at headquarters in the Strategy department and then as deputy director for Central,Eastern and Southern Africa. Next, he managed two AFD offices successively in Africa: one in Nairobi (Kenya), where he designed and set up a network of offices in East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi), and then one in Cairo (Egypt). He returned to headquarters in 2014 to manage the Africa department. In 2018, he was appointed Executive Director of Operations. |
Susana Laulu
Chief Executive Officer
Development Bank of Samoa
Session 2: “DFIs’ Role in Access to Finance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
Session Chair
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Susana Laulu |
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Ms. Laulu is the Chief Executive Officer of the Development Bank of Samoa since she was appointed in March 2014. Prior to the Bank, she has worked in the private sector in both local and international companies in the areas of accounting, audit, financial management and business advisory that span over 20 years. Outside of work, she contributes her time and talent through voluntary work for NGOs and community. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of New England and Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Financial Management and Management & Public Administration from the University of the South Pacific. She is a Chartered Accountant of the Samoa Institute of Accountants and Member of the Institute of Public Accountants, Australia. She is also an Associate of the Financial Services of Australasia and the Institute of Financial Accountants of the IPA Group. |
Rajan Ashok Uttamchandani
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Esquire Financing, Inc.
Session 2: “DFIs’ Role in Access to Finance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
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Rajan Ashok Uttamchandani |
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Rajan, who joined the financial industry at a very young age, working with his Father at Esquire international during his time in High School; is now the President and CEO of Esquire International Financing Inc., as well as the Chairman, and CEO of Esquire Financing Inc. Rajan, spearheaded the launch of Esquire Financing Inc., just after graduating from Bentley College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Finance and Accounting. Following this Rajan, continued to learn, and grow his knowledge in Business and Finance. Starting with earning a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from the Asian Institute of Management, after which he finished the Key Executives Program and the President Management Program at Harvard Business School. He also completed the YPO Innovation Programme at Stanford Business school in the United States and the YPO scaling up programme at London Business School. Not only is he an entrepreneur who assists in growing small and medium enterprises in the Philippines, through finance and strategic consultancy. He is also a philanthropist, working closely with Gawad Kalinga, as well as launched Help Foundation, and is an activ e member of the Rotary Club of the Philippines. |
Temuujin Lkhagvasuren
Director General of Asset and Liability
Development Bank of Mongolia
Session 2: “DFIs’ Role in Access to Finance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
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Temuujin Lkhagvasuren |
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Mr. TEMUUJIN Lkhagvasuren is a Director General of Asset and Liability Management Department at DBM. He manages allocation of assets, financial risks arise due to mismatches between assets and liabilities and investment portfolio . He has been with DBM since 2013 and worked as Senior funding officer, Director of Project Development Unit, Head of Funding Division and Director General of Asset and Liability Management Department. Mr. TEMUUJIN Lkhagvasuren earned his Bachelors with Double Major in Economics and Political Science with a minor in Banking and Finance at University of London. |
Ramesh Nanjunda Ramareddy
Deputy Managing Director
Export-Import Bank of India
Session 2: “DFIs’ Role in Access to Finance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
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Ramesh Nanjunda Ramareddy |
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Shri N. Ramesh is Deputy Managing Director of India Exim Bank. He is an officer of Indian Telecom Service from 1999 Batch. Prior to his appointment at India Exim Bank, he served as Executive Director in National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. He served as Director in Department of Commerce, Government of India from 2016 to 2019, where he oversaw Agriculture, Export Inspection, Biotechnology, and Plantations Divisions. Shri N. Ramesh worked as Director (Marketing) at Marine Products Export Development Authority, Ministry of Commerce and Industry from 2010-2016. He has worked in the Department of Telecom in enforcement of licensing conditions and regulations, on all the telecom service providers and the BPO industry. He has also worked with BSNL on development of mobile network and infrastructure. Shri Ramesh is a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Bangalore University and a Post Graduate in Public Policy and Management from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. |
Manolo M. Martinez
Vice President
Product Development & Innovation
CARD-MRI
Session 2: “DFIs’ Role in Access to Finance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
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Manolo M. Martinez |
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He joined CARD in 2012 taking with him more than 25 years of solid experience in sales, marketing, and account management mostly in banking, finance and credit. He is responsible in setting up CARD MRI Center for Creative Ideas that provides shared marketing services across all institutions in CARD. Currently, as head of CARDMRI Innovation Hub, his team is responsible for all innovation initiatives of CARD which includes developing human-centric innovative products. Data analytics is also one of his team’s main focus. He is a graduate from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Business Administration and has finished certificate courses from John Gokongwei School of Management in Ateneo de Manila and Aventis Graduate School In Singapore. |
Saud A. Minam
Chief Executive Officer
Fiji Development Bank
Session 3: “DFI’s Role in Infrastructure, Technology & Agriculture Development”
Session Chair
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Saud A. Minam |
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A highly accomplished professional with 30 years’ experience within the financial sector, I am a thoughtful leader and passionate knowledge sharer within the banking sector. I have grown with changes and technical advancements and am recognised for my ability to negotiate contracts and manage banking agreements with integrity and discretion. I have extensive experience working with stakeholders to exceed client needs, assessing commercial needs and acting as the conduit between operational practicalities and technical abilities. I enjoy working collaboratively, leading and mentoring staff to ensure team effectiveness. |
H.E. Kao Thach
Chief Executive Officer
Agricultural & Rural Development Bank of Cambodia
Session 3: “DFI’s Role in Infrastructure, Technology & Agriculture Development”
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H.E. Kao Thach |
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H.E. Dr. Thach KAO, currently hold the portfolio of the Royal Government Delegate in charge as the C.E.O. of the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB), was nominated to be the C.E.O. of the Rural Development Bank (RDB) on July 4th, 2014 then later transformed to be ARDB and to be member of the RDB’s Board on August 7th, 2014. Currently, he is a member of Supreme National Economic Council (SNEC) with the rank to Secretary of State and labor arbitrator of the Arbitration Council since 2003. He sworn in as Lawyer on October 8th, 2012 and adhered to member of Bar Association of Cambodia on October 10th, 2016. Before holding ARDB’s portfolio, he was Deputy Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia with the rank and privilege to Undersecretary of State and the Head of Financial Market Division, Financial Industry Department, Ministry of Economy and Finance. Working in law field, he used to be a legal officer in the Ministry of Justice and also in court. He was one of the key persons working toward the establishment of Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia and Cambodia Securities Exchange. Since joining the Ministry of Economy and Finance in 2003, he has undertaken numerous assignments relating to financial sector development in Cambodia. These assignments include member of working groups responsible for drafting Law on Government Securities and Law on Issuance and Trading of Non-government Securities, and member of working group responsible for developing Financial Development Strategy 2006-2015 and 2011-2020. As a representative of the Ministry of Economy and Finance he has been involved in various ASEAN working groups in relation to capital market development such ABMI, ACMF, and Financial Services Liberalization. He holds Bachelor of Law (LLB-Faculty of Law and Economics) in 1998 and Master of Laws from Bond University (Australia) in 2002, with an emphasis of International Trade Law System, WTO Legal Framework, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Dispute System Design. On May 11th, 2019 he graduated Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from EU Business School. His thesis is on “The Rural Development Bank’s Transformation: The Case of Cambodia”. On December 30th, 2021 he graduated Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy from the University of Cambodia. His dissertation on “The role of Securities regulators in Efficient Supervision and Regulations of the Securities Market in Cambodia”. Concerning the publications, in August 2022, his research paper: “Does the Role of Securities Regulators Matter for The Development of Securities Market in Cambodia? An Exploratory Study” was published by Centre for ASEAN Studies (CAS)–Centre for International Management and Development Antwerp (CIMDA), in Belgium. In 2002, his book on “Dispute Settlement System of the World Trade Organization and Theories and Principle of Dispute System Design” was published by UTPP Press in Cambodia. |
Sergey Storchak
Senior Banker
State Development Corporation VEB.RF
Session 3: “DFI’s Role in Infrastructure, Technology & Agriculture Development”
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Sergey Storchak |
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Sergey Storchak is a Senior Banker at the Russian State Development Corporation VEB.RF in charge of engagement with international organizations, as well as global, regional and national development banks. Prior to joining VEB, he had a 15-year career as Deputy Minister of Finance, responsible for developing state policy in the area of public debt, management of state financial assets, cooperation with the International Monetary Fund, Multilateral Development Banks, G20 and other international forums. Previously he held positions as Deputy Chairman of VEB.RF; Director of Division of the Foreign Credit and External Debt Department at the Ministry of Finance; Second Secretary of the USSR Permanent Mission to the UN Office and other International Organizations in Geneva at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. S. Storchak graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the USSR, specializing in international economic relations. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics (“Candidate in Economics”). |
Md. Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan
Managing Director
Industrial and Infrastructure Development Finance Company Ltd.
Session 3: “DFI’s Role in Infrastructure, Technology & Agriculture Development”
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Md. Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan |
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Mr. Md. Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan joined IIDFC Limited as Managing Director on April 01, 2018. Prior to joining IIDFC, he had been working as Deputy Managing Director and Managing Director (CC) of National Finance Limited. He was CEO of AIBL Capital Management Limited and Managing Director of BMSL Inv estment Limited. Mr. Bhuiyan is an MBA from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka. Earlier, he completed graduation in International Relations from the same University. He has 31 years’ of experience in NBFI and investment banking industries. He started his career in Micro Industries Development Assistance and Services (MIDAS) and worked there as General Manager and Head of Consultancy, Research & Training Department. He is an International Certified Trainer in the field of Entrepreneurship Development and Small Business Management. He also worked for MIDAS Financing Ltd. as Sr. General Manager (Credit & Investment) and for GSP Finance Co. Bangladesh Ltd. as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Bhuiyan has long experience and expertise in the fields of SME development, corporate financing, credit administration and special asset management, merchant banking, portfolio management, sub-sector analysis, business consultancy and training. He is a Life Member of Dhaka University Alumni Association, IBA Alumni Association, MBA Club Ltd. He is also associated with many educational institutions and social organizations. |
Izwan bin Zainuddin
Chief Executive Officer
Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad
Session 4: “DFI’s Role in Resource Mobilization and Capital Market Development”
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Izwan bin Zainuddin |
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Izwan Zainuddin is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad, a Malaysian Government entity that was established to enhance the participation and involvement of native Malaysian in entrepreneurship and to develop dynamic, resilient, progressive native Malaysian in the commercial and industrial community. At the same time, he is currently the Chairman of the Association of Development Finance Institutions Malaysia (ADFIM). ADFIM promotes the strengthening of institutional structure and good practices in the development of finance and banking industries. ADFIM is affiliated with the World Federation of Development Financing Institutions, representing Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East with close working relationships with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations agencies and other international organizations. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Finance from Oklahoma State University and a Diploma in Agribusiness from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. He was previously the Chief Operating Officer, Debt Venture of MyCreative Ventures Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian Government investment arm to spur Malaysia’s creative industry. Prior to that, he was the Head of Group Corporate Finance, Treasury and Investor Relations of PROTON Holdings Berhad where he was involved in the strategizing, evaluating and executing of all corporate and fundraising exercises for Proton Group of companies inclusive of Lotus Cars Limited. Before joining the corporate sector, he was attached to several Malaysian investment banks in the Corporate Finance department specializing in merger and acquisition and fundraising. Among the notable transactions are the RM6 billion merger between Diversified Resources Berhad, HICOM Holdings Berhad, Gadek (Malaysia) Berhad, Gadek Capital Berhad and Master-Carriage (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the RM1.2 billion merger between Southern Bank Berhad, Ban Hin Lee Bank Berhad and United Merchant Finance Berhad and the creation of MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad through the RM1 billion merger and restructuring between Utama Merchant Bank Berhad, Amanah Short Deposits Berhad, Malaysia Discounts Berhad and MIDF Sisma Securities Sdn Bhd. In addition, he was also involved in several debts and corporate restructuring exercises after the 1997/1998 Asian financial crisis. |
Sylvi J. Gani
Financing & Investment Director
PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (PTSMI)Indonesia
Session 4: “DFI’s Role in Resource Mobilization and Capital Market Development”
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Sylvi J. Gani |
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Indonesian Citizen, based in Indonesia. Sylvi J. Gani obtained her Master of Business Administration in Banking and Finance from University of Indonesia in 2001, and attended the Accelerated Universal Banking Program at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore in 2012-2013. She earned her Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Bandung Institute of Technology in 1995.. Previously she served as Head of Resources Energy and Infrastructure at Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ Bank) (2015-2020), Director of Natural Resources Group Indonesia at Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ Bank) (2013-2015), Team Head of Mining and Energy Group at Bank CIMB Niaga (2010-2013), Vice President for Corporate Banking Group at Bank CIMB Niaga (2007-2010), Relationship Manager of Loan Workout Division at Indonesia Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) (1999-2004), and Assistant Manager of Investment Banking Department at Ficorinvest Bank (1996-1999). She was appointed as Director of PT SMI since March 23rd, 2020 pursuant to the Minister of Finance Decree No. 126/KMK.06/2020. As Financing & Investment Director, she is responsible for managing the Company's funds and investments, and monitoring facilities, as well as administrative and custodial activities |
Rolando B. Victoria
Chief Executive Officer
ASKI Group of Companies
Session 4: “DFI’s Role in Resource Mobilization and Capital Market Development”
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Rolando B. Victoria |
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Mr. Rolando B. Victoria is a certified public accountant. He is the Founder and President of ASKI Group with 10 different strategic business units. A former commercial banker. He has been with ASKI for 35 years. The organization he established is now touching the lives of around 1 million Filipinos by transforming their lives and building sustainable communities in Central and Northern Philippines and in Singapore helping the overseas migrant workers by providing them financial education and basic entrepreneurship training. As a pioneer in the microfinance industry in the Philippines, he was invited to sit in the Board of various organizations like the Microfinance Council of the Philippines (MCPI), Microinsurance MBA Association of the Philippines (MiMAP), RIMANSI Mutual Solutions Insurance Agency Inc. (RMSI); Alliance of Philippine Partners in Enterprise Development (APPEND), PinoyAko Micro Insurance Services, Inc., Microfinance Data Sharing System (MIDAS) Credit Bureau for Microfinance; and Banking with the Poor Network (BWTP), among others. In 2018, he was invited to become one of the Advisory Council members of the Sustainable Standards and Certification Initiatives for Value Driven Financial Institutions initiated by the European Organization for Sustainable Development (EOSD) based in Karlsruhe, Germany. On several occasions, he was invited to speak to trainings and conferences in the Philippines and abroad. In 2017, he was recognized as one of the Global Filipino Executive of the Year during the Asia CEO Awards held in Manila. In November 2018 he was conferred as the “Association Board Member of the Year” by the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE) and one of the Sustainability Leaders of the Year by the EOSD. Recently, the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific or ADFIAP named him as the 2020 Outstanding CEO of the Year for his outstanding work in promoting and advancing the microfinance sector in the Philippines. |
Ian A. Briones
Senior Vice President
Philippine Guarantee Corporation
Session 4: “DFI’s Role in Resource Mobilization and Capital Market Development”
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Ian A. Briones |
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Adama Mariko
Secretary Geneneral-Finance
in Common
AFD/Finance in Common
Session 4: “DFI’s Role in Resource Mobilization and Capital Market Development”
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Adama Mariko |
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Appointed Deputy Director for Mobilization, Partnerships and Communication of AFD, Adama Mariko joined Finance in Common as Secretary General of the global movement, in mid-2021. Previously, Adama, as member of AFD’s Management Board was in charge of Financial Strategy, Performance and capital planning. After a first experience in investment banking, Adama joined AFD Group in 2009 to serve the general interest and international cooperation. He has worked on field operations in West Africa, and in the Indian Ocean where he served as deputy director in AFD branch in La Réunion. He also served at the Paris headquarter in both the Finance and Risk departments. Adama graduated in Finance from Paris-Dauphine and holds a Master in Public Administration from Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA). |
Marilene Acosta
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Pag-IBIG Fund
Session 4: “DFI’s Role in Resource Mobilization and Capital Market Development”
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Marilene Acosta |
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She began her career in Pag-IBIG Fund more than four decades ago as an accounting clerk in Pag-IBIG Fund’s Baguio Regional Office. She rose from the ranks and has served as Manager of Pag-IBIG Fund’s La Union Regional Office, Vice President of its North and South Luzon Groups, Senior Vice President for Home Lending Operations. Prior to being appointed to Pag-IBIG Fund’s top post, she was Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Home Lending Operations. During her tenure as Pag-IBIG Fund Deputy CEO for Home Lending from March 15, 2017 to September 18, 2022, Pag-IBIG Fund posted consistent record-highs in the housing loan front. Over this span of time, Pag-IBIG Fund released a record-high P388.13 billion in housing loans, which benefitted 448,110 Filipino workers who now have homes of their own. In 2021, despite the country still experiencing the challenges of the global pandemic, she led Pag-IBIG Fund’s Home Lending Operations in achieving P100.8 billion in housing loan takeout – the first time for Pag-IBIG to surpass the 100-billion peso housing loan level and the highest so far in the agency’s history - a record which Pag-IBIG Fund, under her term, aims to exceed. She was recognized by the Asia CEO Awards in 2020 for her outstanding work, becoming a SHEro of the Year – Circle of Excellence Awardee. She, together with the Pag-IBIG Fund Senior Management recently received the Asia CEO Award 2022 Circle of Excellence Awardee – Executive Leadership Team of the Year. Fondly known in the agency as “Manang”, she is a certified public accountant, a Career Executive Service Officer, and a true public servant and Lingkod Pag-IBIG. |
Edwin Shahruzad
President/Director
PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (PTSMI)Indonesia
Session 4: “DFI’s Role in Resource Mobilization and Capital Market Development”
Speaker
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Edwin Shahruzad |
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Indonesian Citizen, based in Indonesia. Edwin Syahruzad obtained Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from University of Indonesia in 1993. Previously he served as Financing and Investment Director of PT SMI (2014-2019) pursuant to the Minister of Finance Decree No. 389/KMK.06/2014 and Executive Vice President/Head of Financing & Investment Division (2009-2014). Before joining PT SMI, he served for 9 years at PT Danareksa (Persero) and culminating in the position of Director at PT Danareksa Sekuritas. In addition, he worked as an Analyst at PT Penthasena Securities (1996-1999), PT Amstel Securities Indonesia (1995-1996), The Industrial Bank of Japan, Jakarta Branch (1993-1995) and as Audit Committee Member at PT Timah, Tbk. (Pe rsero) (2011-2012). He was appointed as President Director of PT SMI since 13 August 2019 pursuant to the Minister of Finance Decree No. 651/KMK.06/2019. As President Director, he is in charge of overseeing the overall operation of the company, including the development of the company’s long term strategy, and ensuring strict compliance to good corporate governance practices in all of the company’s operations. |