Agenda - Main Conference Day 2 | SuperReturn CFO/COO Asia

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Networking

06:30 - 07:30

Sunrise Strides: Walk or Run

08:20 - 09:00

Welcome coffee

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Plenary Session

09:00 - 09:05

Chair’s welcome address

Stephen Hull - Partner, Chief Operating Officer, Zerobridge

09:05 - 09:35

‘Gazing into the Crystal Ball’: the state of play of fundraising

An in-depth analysis into the fundraising landscape in Asia
How the landscape will evolve
Strategies for driving exits

09:35 - 10:10

The human element of sustainable growth

Talent management as a part of sustainability
How to retain talent in the long-term
How to maintain internal talent while developing outsourcing relationships

Stephen Hull - Partner, Chief Operating Officer, Zerobridge
Nicole Wiley - Chief Operating Officer - Intermediary Alternatives Distribution, Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Graham Ernst - Chief Operating Officer, WFM Asia
Steve Mlynar - Senior Managing Director, CFO, Stonepeak Partners

10:10 - 10:40

The journey from LP to GP - focus on corporate governance in Japan

Discussing the growth of private equity and VC in Japan amid market challenges
Principles of good corporate governance
Venturing into new markets to enable growth

Jason Low - Co-founding Partner and Head of Singapore, Potentialist Capital
Karan Mohla - General Partner, B Capital

10:40 - 11:10

A focus on the future of the LP/GP relationship

Assessing the changing demographic of new investors and their requirements
Tips for successful investor reporting and communication
How GPs can exercise control over business outcomes

Ray YL Aye - Founder / COO, Private Equity, Delta Capital
Ivy Omar - Executive Director, Operations & Finance, CCO & CRO Asia, Flexstone Partners
Adrian Yeo - General Counsel and Head of ESG, Growtheum Capital Partners
Serge Lépine - Managing Partner, Cabot Capital Partners

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Networking

11:10 - 11:40

Morning coffee and networking break

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Plenary Session

11:40 - 12:10

Keynote: Cybersecurity and how GPs can handle attacks when they arise

2025 perpetrators and war stories
How to improve security systems against emerging threats
Cybersecurity best practice for firms

Daryl Pereira - APAC CISO / Director 'Office of the CISO', Google

12:10 - 12:40

The future of fund operations – from treasury, finance to technologies

The factors that are driving the evolution of finance and operations
Exploring the role of digital innovation, treasury, and operational efficiency
What firms need to prioritise now

Richard Astorga - Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, Seviora Holdings
David O'Brien - Head of Investment Operations APAC, Aberdeen Investments
Puneet Chadha - Managing Director and CFO, ChrysCapital
Chung Heng Lim - CFO, Clay Capital

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Networking

12:40 - 13:50

Networking lunch

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Stream A: Compliance, Finance and Due Diligence

Stream B: C-Suite only discussions (Closed door sessions with Chatham House rules)

13:50 - 14:30

Best practices in ODD

Exploring the ODD revolution and technology innovation
Assessing when to use an outsourced ODD provider

Ash Gupta - Partner & Head of Asia Operational Due Diligence, Albourne
Petsy Lim - Director, Head of Risk Management and Compliance, Sun Venture
Jason Garelli - Head of Operational Due Diligence & Business Risk Oversight, AIA Investment Management
Lauren Burns - Partner & COO, Venturi Partners

14:30 - 15:00

Do you know who you're dealing with?

Managing risks from corruption to bribery
Ways of proving transparency and accountability - forensics and red flags

Jason Garelli - Head of Operational Due Diligence & Business Risk Oversight, AIA Investment Management
Igor Evangelij - Principal, Head of Sentinel Asia, Mercer Alternatives

13:50 - 14:30PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Focus on human capital and retention

Acquiring and retaining talent
Having the right people to propel growth

By invitation only.

Open only to CFOs/COOs/CCOs/CROs & CTOs from GPs and fund of funds. To register please email Nafiya.Mangalore@informa.com

14:30 - 15:00PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

New strategies to manage goals and budgets

Strategies for spending money innovatively in a way that recognises the practical realities and costs

By invitation only.

Open only to CFOs/COOs/CCOs/CROs & CTOs from GPs and fund of funds. To register please email Nafiya.Mangalore@informa.com

Stephanie Chai - Executive Director, Affirma Capital Managers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
Muneer Valappil - Chief Financial Officer, SC Oscar Fund Management

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Plenary Session

15:00 - 15:05

Chair’s closing remarks and end of SuperReturn CFO/COO Asia 2025

Main Conference Day 2Wednesday, 17 September 2025 - SGT (Singapore Time, GMT+08:00)