Mr Nicholas Sagau Tony Ngimat is the COO of REV Media Group, where he plays a pivotal role in driving the digital transformation of Media Prima Berhad. In his role as COO, Nicholas serves as the Digital Operation and Transformation Officer at the Group Managing Director’s Office, leading initiatives to advance the company’s technological and operational capabilities. He served as President of the Malaysia Digital Association (MDA) from 2020 to 2022 and was recently re-elected as Vice President, championing digital excellence in the industry.

Pranav Jha is a seasoned media and digital professional with over 20 years of experience. He has worked across India, Thailand and Malaysia in the areas of strategic media planning, client leadership, retail/ecommerce campaign management and performance marketing. He currently leads Performance marketing and ecommerce team at GroupM Nexus Malaysia.

Lydia is the Chief Business Officer with over 29 years of experience spanning finance, retail, telecommunications, education, and media. In her role, she drives corporate growth and leads business transformation efforts, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals. Lydia is also the founder of the Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium (AEPIC), bringing together media leaders from Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines to promote sustainable business practices. She serves as Secretary of the Malaysia Digital Association (MDA) from 2022 to 2024, where she advocates digital transformation and innovation within the industry.

Driving digital transformation, blending technology and strategy to optimise business processes and enhance customer experiences. With the strategic mindset and hands-on experience in modernizing legacy systems, Astro is committed to creating sustainable value, fostering innovation and delivering measurable impact in dynamic and competitive environments

Natalie brings more than 12 years of extensive experience in digital media, having held pivotal roles at leading agency networks such as IPG Mediabrands, GroupM, and Omnicom Media Group. Throughout her career, she has specialized in multiple digital disciplines – including trading, programmatic, and strategy. In her most recent position as Digital Trading Lead, she successfully spearheaded the strategy and execution of digital trading initiatives. Natalie’s passion lies in the critical importance of optimizing media investments through innovative approaches.

Meet Syah, a seasoned advertising professional with nearly two decades of experience. She’s passionate about pushing creative boundaries, earning the respect of her peers, and helping FCB SHOUT make its mark in the industry.

Her extensive portfolio spans across banking, FMCG, property, telecom, insurance, technology, and more. Syah has had the privilege of working with some of the most respected brands, including RHB, Resorts World Genting, Spritzer and Domino’s.

Along the way, Syah has been recognised with honours like A+M’s Agency Leader of the Year 2023 and Marketech APAC’s Empowered Women 2023. She’s also served as a judge for Dragons of Asia, Creative Pool, and the Malaysian Digital Awards, contributing to the industry she loves. Through it all, Syah remains grounded, focused on driving meaningful progress, while letting her work speak for itself.

Tze Khay played a pivotal role in orchestrating the acquisition of 12 brands within a span of 12 months for iMedia. His strategic leadership was further highlighted by the successful spearheading of the sale of Rev Asia Holdings to Media Prima, a transaction amounting to RM105m in 2017. As the CEO of iMedia, Tze Khay oversees the business operations and its M&A strategies with a clear focus on delivering year on year growth in profitability. With over 20 years of invaluable experience in the media industry in Southeast Asia, Tze Khay continues to be a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital media and acquisitions.

Nik Justin Nik Mohd Ariffin, Head of Group Corporate Communications at Karangkraf Group, is a seasoned expert in Malaysia’s media and communications world. With over 20 years in the advertising, event, marketing, creative, digital, and music industries and has led an array of multi-national and key projects throughout his career. Renowned for his no-holds-barred, forward-thinking and distinctively unique approach, he excels in rallying diverse stakeholders and driving transformative projects. Nik Justin is fervently committed to revolutionizing communities through digital innovation and embracing cutting-edge technologies for growth, sustainability and connectivity.

Siti Safarina Amrita (Rita) is currently the General Manager of Digital Communications, Group Strategic Relations & Communications, PETRONAS with more than 20 years of experience in various areas of communications namely media relations, stakeholder management, internal and external communications. Her current role involves providing stewardship and spearheading the formulation and implementation of an agile, integrated and data-driven digital communication strategy for the Group. She holds a BSc Degree in Business Administration from Clarkson University, New York, USA and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations United Kingdom and Institute of Public Relations Malaysia.

Vinod Kumar Nair is a media and brand marketing professional with 20+ years of experience across leading CPG companies and media agencies. Currently Senior General Manager at Publicis Malaysia, Vinod heads key client accounts and drives integrated media strategies. He has worked across multiple Asian markets and led digital media for a top CPG client in the ASEAN region. With experience across advertisers, agencies, publishers, and research, he brings a well-rounded perspective to building effective, data-driven media solutions.