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Join AMCHAM Myanmar for a special panel discussion on the ICT sector, highlighting how COVID-19 is accelerating the digital transformation in the society, what it means for the economy and the challenges we currently face. Our expert speakers AMCHAM President Khin Maung Win, UMFCCI Vice President Wai Phyo, AWS Head of Asia Emerging Markets Brian Kealey, McKinsey & Company Partner Mayven Naicker and moderator Global Technology Group Co-Founder & Group Chairman Shane Thu Aung will be sharing their insights and taking questions from the participants so please don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on the great opportunities that lie ahead. Date and Time: December 16, 2 pm to 3 pm (*note new time)Venue: Zoom Webinar. A webinar link will be sent to you one day before the event.Cost: Free for AMCHAM members. This event is open to members only.Booking deadline: December 15, 4 pmAbout the speakersKhin Maung Win (speaker)Khin Maung Win (“Khin”) is the Chairman of Myan Shwe Pyi Group (“MSP Group”), in Yangon, Myanmar. Khin started his career working in construction and mining equipment industry in Singapore and Indonesia. In 1995, he returned to Myanmar and started the business supplying heavy equipment for infrastructure projects such as hydro-electric and irrigation dams, oil and gas pipelines and highways. The business expanded as Myan Shwe Pyi Group ("MSP Group") and became one of the largest aggregate suppliers in Myanmar. In 2011, the group's Myan Shwe Pyi Tractors Limited ("MSP CAT") became independent dealer for Caterpillar in Myanmar. Employing over 1,000 highly skilled employees, MSP is a leading company in electric power generation, service and supply of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines for transportation, agriculture, oil and gas industries. Khin Maung Win attended Medical University in Yangon and left in 1988 when Myanmar suspended all University education. Khin completed Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies from Singapore in 1993 and Executive Leadership Program “Digging Deep” organized by Caterpillar together with Stanford University in 2013. Khin is currently serving as the President of American Chamber of Commerce ("AMCHAM") in Myanmar, the President of Myanmar Cycling Federation, a Board Member of International Investors for Mineral Development Association ("IIMDA"), and as members of Myanmar National Olympic Committee and Asian Cycling Confederation Management Committee. Wai Phyo (speaker)Wai Phyo is the Managing Director of Yathar Cho Industry Ltd., one of the largest food manufacturing companies in the country. His group of companies includes Cho Cho Industry Ltd, also in food manufacturing businesses, Myanmar Zarla Distribution, one of the largest nationwide distribution companies, Parama Technologies involved in the IT space and OneLink Technoligies, which is an ecommerce company. Wai Phyo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the American University of Washington D.C and an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore and University of California Los Angeles. He is one of the Vice Presidents of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Previous roles include founding President of the Myanmar Young Entrepreneurs Association, Vice President of Myanmar Industries Association, Myanmar representative member in ASEAN Business Advisory Council and founder of the Young Presidents’ Organization Yangon Chapter. Wai Phyo is also a 2017 Eisenhower Fellow.Brian Kealey (speaker)Brian is a senior leader with over 21-years in diverse technology experience. Brian’s innate curiosity and his passion for building sustainable, high performance organisations has seen his career span a diverse set of assignments in both the public and private sectors. Brian currently leads the emerging markets business in Southeast Asia (ASEAN and Pakistan) for Amazon Web Services (AWS) where he is focused on creating prosperity for all through digital inclusion and innovation.Mayven Naicker (speaker)Mayven Naicker is a Partner in McKinsey & Company’s Bangkok Office. He helps lead McKinsey’s Banking Practice in Southeast Asia, where he serves emerging-market financial institutions on topics related to strategy, operations, digital, and analytics transformations. With over 15 years of professional experience, he has worked with retail banks, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), insurance companies, and other financial firms. In addition to this, he has supported several global firms in developing market entry and growth strategies for Africa and Asia. Prior to moving to Southeast Asia, Mayven spent nine years in McKinsey’s Johannesburg office.Shane Thu Aung (moderator)Since 2002, Founded Global Technology Group and undertaking as a Co-founder and Group Chairman. The responsibilities are setting Corporate Strategies, Business Innovation and as a leading role in Group’s business lines with over 15 years’ experience. The group has over 400 people business expended to Singapore, Hong Kong and United States. Our Innovation Business Unit covers in the area of Contents and TV, Edtech, IoT, AI and Robotics Technologies. One of the largest Tech Titan business and pillars which are Telecom, Media & Technology (GlobalNet ,5BB, LaLaKyi), Real Estate & Land Development (Shwe Gon Landmark), Financial Services (GIF), Trading and System Integration (Next Tier International), Education Service (Pyinnyar-Educational Technology), Medical and Healthcare Service (ISEC Myanmar).Mr. Shane Thu Aung is a Board of Director of Royal Yatanarpon Telecom Public Company and Myanmar Technology and Investment Corporation (MTI). Likewise, he was elected as Co-Chair of American Chamber(AMCHAM), Digital Economy Initiative Steering Committee Member in European Chamber of Commerce Myanmar (EuroCham), and Central Executive Committee Member of Union of Myanmar Federation Chamber of Commerce. And also, A Chapter Membership Officer of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and A Senior Advisor of Roland Berger Consulting (Myanmar). Prior his career, he was graduated in degree of B.C.I.S (Computing and Information System) from London Metropolitan University (UK). Under his capable management and leadership, skills that will bring up to all of my organizations are forwarding with more success in current as well as in future.
