Setting strategy - how to think about global economic shifts in the Asia Pacific context
Selena Ling, Chief Economist & Head of Treasury Research and Strategy, OCBC

It’s easy to talk in abstract terms about uncertainty, after all, what’s a percentage point here or there? But while a lot of the debate in the media has been at a high level - Trump and his tariffs, China and it’s response - our current turbulent conditions have had a real impact on economies throughout the region. At the Global CFO Network, we’re all about practicalities - what does this high-level activity mean for multinational companies operating in the Asia Pacific? To help us make sense of the economic news, we will be joined by OCBC Chief Economist Selena Ling. Selena is one of the region’s most senior economists, a regular guest on Bloomberg and CNBC, and an insightful observer of the links between the Asia Pacific and the broader world.

How to win capital and support from your corporate stakeholders
Smriti Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, audax

Even inside large global companies, new ventures must compete for attention and resources. In this session, Global CFO Network member Smriti Gupta will share some of her key learnings on winning and retaining the support of internal stakeholders. Smriti is CFO of audax, a leading digital banking solutions provider that’s part of Standard Chartered. She’ll focus on providing an inside view on Internal stakeholder management, and how she’s built a compelling business case for audax within Standard Chartered. She’ll discuss some of the techniques she’s used, including strategic storytelling, influence and persuasion.

Additional session to be advised.

Members may attend with a member of their Finance team. Light refreshments will be served.