Speakers Announced for the 2024 Biennial Conference, June 5th to June 7th, Bangkok, Thailand

Dear Members,

We are extremely pleased to announce that the following speakers have been confirmed for the Conference. Further speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. In the meantime should you have any suggestions of possible speakers for the various sessions, please contact the Conference Chair, Neil Munroe via email @ munroen@biia.com.

Dorota Angotti, Group Data Acquisition Strategy Director, Coface

Dorota Angotti currently holds the role of Global Data Acquisition Strategy Director at Coface HQ. As a Global Data Acquisition Strategy Director, she leads the design and execution of robust plans for efficient data strategy. She specializes in leading the development and execution of comprehensive plans that optimize data gathering processes on a worldwide scale. Her role involves identifying high-quality global data sources, ensuring stringent data quality standards, focusing on data analytics and linking, as well as implementing strategic data initiatives such as multisourcing, API optimizations, and AI projects.

Dorota has a proven track record in navigating the complexities of international data landscapes. Her previous experience is linked to global sales and business development leadership. She has over 30 years of professional experience in B2B services (financial services, credit management, database management, hospitality, and banking) with a focus on building highly performing international teams to consistently deliver turnarounds and growth accelerations.

Dorota graduated from the Warsaw School of Economics and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in AI, data science, and big data management. She is also a certified mentor and coach

Marc Barrachin, Board Director, BIIA

Marc Barrachin, CFA is currently a Director on the Board of BIIA. He most recently headed the Company Intelligence & Analytics (CIA) business within S&P Global Market Intelligence (MI), a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). CIA was comprised of the Company Information Services business (encompassing all data sets related to commercial entities from cross reference services and corporate structure/ownership to company financials and estimates, across public and private companies), and Analytics Services (alpha signals, trading analytics, dividend forecast, and Clarifi), enabling customers to make decisions about lending, investing, acquiring or doing business with other companies and funds.

Marc was with S&P Global Market Intelligence for almost 8 years where he previously led New Product Development. In this capacity, he expanded the division’s coverage and insights in private company data by a factor of 10. Marc also led the revenue synergies effort during S&P Global’s historic merger with IHS Markit, which was announced in 2020 and closed in March 2022.

Prior to joining S&P Global, Marc was Managing Director at IHS Markit. He managed the index business, and directed the growth of the credit business through the 2008 crisis and subsequent market restructuring and regulatory evolution. Marc also spent over 12 years at Interactive Data in a variety of roles.

Marc received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northeastern University and Master of Science in Finance from Boston College.

Henrik Bertelsen, Regional Head, Business Information Services, Asia Pacific, Coface

Henrik is the Regional Head of Coface Business Information services, where he oversees crucial relationships with information providers and partners, while also leading the APAC sales team. With a wealth of experience spanning over 16 years in the industry, Henrik has held various roles including General Manager of Bureau van Dijk for the Nordics region, before moving to Japan as the head of sales for North Asia at Moody’s Analytics.

Throughout his career, Henrik has garnered recognition for his exceptional ability to foster collaboration. A seasoned navigator of multicultural workplaces, Henrik pursued a dual major in Business Administration and Asian language and culture during his undergraduate studies, further enriched by a M.Sc. in International Marketing and Management.

Tushar Bhaskar, Chief Sales Officer, Rubix Data Sciences Private Limited

Tushar Bhaskar is Chief Sales Officer at Rubix. Tushar has 17 years of experience in the Information Services, Risk Assessment and Analytics verticals.

His previous roles have been with firms like Ernst & Young (EY), Equifax Credit Bureau and Dun & Bradstreet India where he was handling businesses related to ID & Fraud, Credit & Supply Chain Risk.

Phadet Charoensivakorn, Deputy President & CEO, National Credit Bureau, Thailand

Mr. Phadet Charoensivakorn currently serves as the Deputy President and CEO of National Credit Bureau Co., Ltd. (NCB), the sole private credit bureau in Thailand, a position he has held since 2016. Before venturing into the credit bureau industry, he accumulated seven years of experience in Information Technology and Operations with a satellite telecommunication company. His journey in the credit bureau sector began in 2000 when he joined Central Credit Information Service Co., Ltd. (CCIS), which later merged with Thai Credit Bureau (TCB) to form NCB in 2005. With over fifteen years of expertise in the field, particularly in IT and Operations including data management and security, Mr. Phadet has been a trailblazer in initiatives such as ISO/IEC 27001 implementation and Business Continuity Planning within the Thai credit bureau landscape. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Computer from Assumption University (1996) and a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Southern New Hampshire University, USA (1998). Additionally, he contributed as a co-researcher in the study “Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Credit Risk Analysis Using Bank Lending Data: An Analysis of Thai SMEs.“ and contributed to the book “Innovative Finance for Technological Progress: Roles of Fintech, Financial Instruments, and Institutions.”

Patrick Coghlan, CEO, CreditorWatch

Patrick Coghlan is the CEO of CreditorWatch. In 2010, Patrick became one of the three founding employees of CreditorWatch and helped to shape the innovative product we see today. Patrick’s knowledge and experience has led him to become an industry thought leader. His leadership qualities have enabled him to play a key part in developing CreditorWatch’s values and team-spirited culture, as well as drive the company to considerable ongoing growth.

Patrick is a specialist commentator on trends and issues in the credit industry and regularly appears in the media as well as presenting to corporate and government stakeholders. He has demonstrated an impressive level of expertise and innovation in transforming the way we think about the management of B2B credit risk in Australia.

Charlie Dai, VP, Principal Analyst, Forrester

Charlie serves technology executives and offers strategic advice and guidance to Forrester clients in broad areas, including cloud (cloud-native technologies, public cloud, and hybrid cloud management), big data and AI (ML, computer vision, and data management), IoT (IoT device OS and IoT software platforms), blockchain, commercial drones, quantum computing, DevOps, digital process automation, low-code, and open source software. Charlie has rich experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and software delivery management, leading global research on technology architecture in several emerging technology areas. He also focuses on vendor landscape and best practices in China, Asia Pacific, and worldwide.

Charlie is a key contributor to the consulting team that helps Forrester’s clients address their business requirements and accelerate digital transformation. Charlie has in-depth industry expertise and extensive experience in program management and strategy consulting, dedicated to helping global enterprises and vendors achieve success.

Previous Work Experience

Charlie has over 20 years of experience in the software industry and holds PMP, ITIL, and FinOps Practitioner certifications. Before Forrester, Charlie was the senior manager, professional services, for Cordys (acquired by OpenText), a global vendor of BPM and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions for the telecom, banking, manufacturing, retail, and utility industries. Prior to Cordys, Charlie was the project and technical manager for Datang Telecom.

Education

Charlie holds a BS in automation and an MS in pattern recognition and intelligent systems from Tsinghua University of China.

Sofia Dall’Igna, Regional Head of Business Information offering Asia – CRIF

Sofia began her journey in the Business Information and Marketing Intelligence industry over a decade ago, propelled by a passion for understanding market dynamics and harnessing data-driven insights.

Her career took root in the European markets, where she immersed herself in various roles, refining her skills and accumulating invaluable insights. Over time, she evolved into an all-round professional capable of navigating different areas within the industry.

In 2021, Sofia made a pivotal decision to relocate to Singapore, marking a significant turning point in her career trajectory. Today, she holds the esteemed position of Regional Head of Business Information offering Asia at CRIF. In this capacity, she oversees strategic initiatives and drives business growth across the region.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiadalligna/

Samiran Ghosh, Technology Advisor, Podcast Host, Author and Keynote Speaker

In a career spanning 29 years, Samarin has held leadership roles at McKinsey, Microsoft, IBM, Dun & Bradstreet, IBM, and TCS. In addition, he is a recognized thought leader in the AI/Blockchain space, a TEDx speaker, on the first AI & Ethics Journal editorial board, and a member of the Forbes Tech Council/World Economic Forum.

Currently he is a Senior Advisor/Board Member with several startups in the fintech, artificial intelligence, and blockchain space. He is a Fellow of the Digital Euro Association and the Royal Society of Arts.

He worked for a year on the world’s largest identity program implemented in India – Aadhaar. He has coauthored a couple of books listed amongst the top 20 new fintech books to read in 2020.

Samiran hosts an award-winning podcast – 3 Techies Banter #3TB by the “Creators of unblox” which delves into Tech, Finance, and Economics, making it simple and surprising and sharing its immense potential to influence all our futures.

In his spare time, he works with animal welfare organizations.

Anuj Gupta, Managing Director, Data Solutions, Moody’s Corporation

Anuj Gupta is Managing Director of Strategy in the Data Solutions operating unit within Moody’s. This unit is the world’s leading provider of company reference data and news. In his current role, Anuj is responsible for setting the content strategy, long range planning for the group, supporting M&A activities, and identifying and structuring strategic data partnerships.

Anuj has been with Moody’s Analytics since 2005 in a variety of roles that include Sales, Product Management, and Strategy. Prior to Moody’s, Anuj has led multi-disciplinary teams in diverse global locations, and in a wide range of business settings, from Fortune 500 firms to startups.

Anuj’s areas of expertise is risk management, and building enterprise-grade data and analytics solutions. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a Bachelor in Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology in India.

Mina Intanate, COO, Business Online PCL

Mina Intanate is the Chief Operating Officer of Business Online Public Company Limited, a leading data analytics company with nearly three decades of experience in providing data-driven B2B insights for companies across Thailand. As COO, Mina is responsible for managing the creation and performance of nationally adopted data analytics platforms and fulfilling risk and data management projects. Her vision is to drive a knowledge-based society to enable informed and efficient decision-making, while promoting sustainable growth for customers and employees alike.

Previously, Mina worked as a Product Leader for MatchLink, a social business platform aiming to aid SMEs in accessing digital transformation tools and expanding their network of business connections.

Graduating with an MSc in Management from Imperial College Business School and a BA in Communication Management from Chulalongkorn University, Mina is also a passionate public speaker with experience on the TEDx stage and judgement panels for pitching and presentation workshops.

Napat Jatusripitak, Managing Director, ThailandFuture

Dr. Napat is a data technologies entrepreneur and AI thought leader in Thailand. Through his ventures, he aims to improve human decisions by harnessing the power of AI, data science, and Web3. In his capacity as Managing Director of ThailandFuture, a renowned think tank in Thailand, Dr. Napat leads teams of researchers to craft evidence-based policies and offer guidance for regulators and government entities in the areas of fintech and capital markets to position themselves strategically for a disruptive world ahead.

Previously, Dr. Napat has held research roles at Harvard University and the World Bank. He received his B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Cornell University, M.A. in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, and Ph.D. in Applied Economics from University of Minnesota.

Gertjan Kaart, CEO Creditsafe Region NL-DE-BE-LU

Gertjan Kaart is CEO of Creditsafe for the European region of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and Austria. Gertjan is also engaged in strategy development for Creditsafe Group and is a member of the Management Board.

While studying at university in 1988, Gertjan began his career in the information industry at Graydon Netherlands, making off-line credit reports. He went through different positions, inside and outside the industry, including positions in marketing and operations to executive positions. In 2012, Gertjan left Graydon and worked as an independent consultant before joining Creditsafe in 2017. In 2022, Creditsafe acquired Graydon Group. This was followed by an additional acquisition in Luxembourg in 2023, marking the start of GraydonCreditsafe Luxembourg. Creditsafe Austria was also launched in early 2024.

Gertjan has a wealth of experience in the information industry. He has always been involved in international partnerships and has also been an active (board) member of international alliances and industry associations such as Eurogate, Coface CreditAlliance and Bignet. Currently, Gertjan is President of FEBIS (Federation of Business Information Services) for more than 10 years.

Gertjan holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Amsterdam and has studied at California State University of Los Angeles, Amsterdam Institute of Finance and the INSEAD Blue Ocean Strategy Institute in Paris.

For more information see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gertjan-kaart-4b93686/

Benny Kesuma, Senior Partnership Manager – Information Services, Coface

Benny is the regional partnership lead for Coface, where he focuses on building the ecosystem with technology and data partners in APAC. Over the past decade, he has helped organizations drive business value by utilizing external data and analytics to achieve critical initiatives in risk management and top line growth. Prior to that, he was based in New York where he led the sales function of a credit origination and decisioning solution in North America and APAC, serving some of the largest financial services firms in that region. With a background in engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Benny is passionate about leveraging data to enhance decision-making processes for organizations.

Mr Chonladet Khemarattana, President, Thai Fintech Association

Chonladet Khemarattana is a distinguished fintech and capital market specialist, holding pivotal roles as the Thailand CEO at Webull, President at the Thai Fintech Association, and a Board of Directors member at the National Saving Funds. His achievements span establishing and overseeing the securities brokerage business at Webull, driving strategic collaborations and policy development in the fintech sector, and contributing to the country through his role at the National Saving Funds. With a focus on innovation, strategic planning, and industry advancement, Chonladet has solidified his position as a key influencer and leader in Thailand’s fintech landscape.

Born in Chonburi, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, he later studied for his Bachelor of Economics at the prestigious Thammasat University in Bangkok. After graduation with a first-class honours degree, his first job was at the Bangkok Bank, followed by a stint at the Siam Cement Group (SCG) in the business development department.

He then went back to Thammasat to complete his Master of Science in Finance as a top student, after which he hopped around many securities companies for the next decade, learning more and more about the world of finance and understanding ever more about the potential for digital disruption in the industry.

Chonladet also serves as an adjunct lecturer at Thai leading universities. Due to this commitment, he has been chosen as one of the “TOP 10 Most Influential People in FinTech” by the Thai FinTech Association (TFTA).

He passionately supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, especially in reducing inequalities.

Poom Khorchitmate, Product Consultant, Business Online Public Company Limited

Poom Khorchitmate is a Product Consultant at Business Online Public Company Limited. He is a seasoned business data practitioner with a passion for unlocking insights from complex datasets. With 6 years of experience in the financial industry and the business information industry, he specializes in transforming raw data into actionable strategies that drive business growth and innovation.

His expertise lies in data analysis, data visualization, and data storytelling allowing him to identify trends, and communicate data insight for improved efficiency. Whether it is leveraging advanced analytics or implementing cutting-edge data technologies, he thrives on solving intricate business challenges with data-driven solutions.

Dr. Kitti Kosavisutte, Chairman of TB-CERT

Dr. Kitti Kosavisutte is chairman of Thailand Banking Sector Computer Emergency Response Team (TB-CERT). He has more than 20 years experiences in information security covering policy, standards, architecture, data security, threat intelligence and human element.

Kitti is a founding member of TB-CERT which aims to develop the standards and strengthen the competency in cybersecurity for Thailand banking sector. Kitti also works as Chief Information Security Officer for Bangkok Bank and an advisor to Asian CIO Association.

He graduated with an M.Eng and Ph.D. in Computer engineering from The University of Electro-communications, Japan.

Anand Krishnaswamy, Vice President, Global Product Management, TransUnion

Anand Krishnaswamy is Vice President, Global Product Management at TransUnion responsible for their Fraud & Identity business. Since joining the company in 2018, he conceived and has lead a key strategic initiative for the company – TransUnion Digital Onboarding, focused on digital transformation and remote account opening for customers across different verticals. He has held senior roles in Product Management, Partnerships and Business Development in both financial services and technology companies; and in his 25+ years career has launched several digital businesses from scratch – driving the strategy, business development and building out the technology. Anand has an MBA in Finance from Wharton School and a BS in EE from IIT in India.

Alice Kuo, Regional Head of Sales for Compliance, CRIF

Alice Kuo is currently Director of CRIF Taiwan and has also recently taken on the role of Regional sales head for compliance in CRIF Asia. With the new role, Alice leads the compliance team around Asia to demonstrate KYB and ESG solutions. By leveraging her experience in business information and BI data, she leads the team to develop and execute compliance strategy in Asia, the future market. For KYB, focusing on fresh data with jurisdiction supports the company chart and identify UBO to apply regulation. She is working with CRIF HQ to develop the instant database using AI with identifying UBO via platform and API to fit the demand worldwide. For ESG solution, she is building ESG database around Asia to lead SME transforming to compliance area, starting from Taiwan.

On top of her current role, she is the Executive Director of FIDA, FinTech Industry Development Association, devoted to Fintech development within her own country and worldwide. She is also the Director of Asiagate, which is the biggest group of Asian countries to form an alliance to help serve business credit report needs.

Prior to CRIF, she was the country leader in Atradius specializing in trade insurance to measure credit risk related field. She has more than 10 years experience in Credit/Risk Management in Dun& Bradstreet. During these years, she has been involved in credit risk management projects, with relevant experiences on the following items: Credit risk solution/ Sales & Marketing Solution/ Lead project of Application scorecards and Credit Risk Models/ Management team performance.

Clement Ma, CFA – Senior Director, Head of Company Intelligence & Analytics APAC, S&P Global Market Intelligence

Clement Ma currently heads APAC for Company Intelligence & Analytics at S&P Global Market Intelligence, representing the breadth of proprietary data, linking and analytics that power Capital IQ Pro and also clients’ digital transformation journeys. In this role, Clement championed the expansion of private company and private markets coverage for the Asia-Pacific region. Clement also led S&P Global’s minority investment into DC Frontiers Pte. Ltd. (Handshakes) and currently serves on the Board of Directors.

Prior to this role and the integration with IHS Markit, Clement was Product Lead for the APAC region at Market Intelligence. He also previously launched and headed the Asia-Pacific business of SNL Financial, leading up to the acquisition of SNL by S&P Global.

Before joining SNL, Clement had 6 Years of M&A and advisory experience as a Vice President on the Investment Banking teams at Lazard in New York and Citigroup in Singapore. He was also the primary coverage analyst at S&P Ratings in Toronto for the Canadian paper and forest products industry.

Clement holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and is also a CFA charterholder.

Neil Munroe, Managing Director, BIIA

Neil has over 35 years’ experience in the financial services and credit reporting industries. For over 24 years he was with Equifax where he held a number of positions in business development and operations including that of Sales Director for Equifax’s Consumer Information Services credit reporting business in the UK. For the last 12 years at Equifax he was Director responsible for External Affairs and Communications which involved extensive customer, industry body and government liaison.

Neil is a founding member of the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR) that is hosted by the World Bank and was personally involved in the creation of the World Bank Principles of Credit Reporting, the recognised standards for the industry. He was elected Deputy Chair in November 2019.

Neil was a member of the Executive Management Committee of ACCIS, the Association of Consumer Credit Information Suppliers, from 2007 to 2018, holding the position of President from 2009.

He is currently Managing Director of the Business Information Industry Association (BIIA), which is registered in Hong Kong and whose membership consists of more than 75 consumer and business information companies.

Davina Myburgh, Director of Solution Enablement for Global Fraud Solutions, TransUnion

Davina Myburgh is a Director at TransUnion LLC, leading activities that contribute to the growth of Fraud and Identity solutions across 9 international markets. Core to her focus is the enablement of internal teams to help drive solutions into markets grappling with the inherent risk that comes with an increasingly digital world, building environments of trust between businesses and consumers.

Davina has more than 17 years’ experience within the financial services and credit bureau markets developing and managing products across all elements of a credit life cycle for consumer, commercial and insurance verticals. Her passion includes the drive towards financial inclusion of SME’s and consumers as well as consumer credit education and identity protection.

Davina holds a BCom in Marketing Management and an Honours degree in Strategic Management from the University of Johannesburg. Additionally, she has qualifications in Strategic Leadership (GIBS), Product Management (UCT), Credit (ICM) and a Diploma in Banking (Milpark).

Frederic Paquay – Chief Operating Officer, Cedar Rose

Frederic is fluent in English and French, and joined Cedar Rose in 2020. A pivotal force behind the establishment of Cedar Rose’s office in the United Arab Emirates, he is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations. Frederic’s primary role includes enhancing the operational efficiency of the organization, spearheading strategic planning, and driving innovative changes. His academic credentials include Master’s degrees in International Security and Competitive Intelligence, along with an MBA in Business Strategy. Under his leadership, Cedar Rose has solidified its reputation for delivering top-tier credit and compliance risk solutions.

Mohan Ramaswamy, Co-Founder and CEO of Rubix Data Sciences

Mohan Ramaswamy, the Co-Founder and CEO of Rubix Data Sciences, has had a career spanning 27 years and is still going strong, marked by significant contributions to prestigious multinational corporations and Indian businesses.

Prior to founding Rubix along with his former colleagues from D&B, Mohan served as the head of LexisNexis for India and South Asia.

Before his tenure at LexisNexis, Mohan held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Dun & Bradstreet India, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the company as a leading brand in the Indian and overseas market. Additionally, his involvement in the inception of SMERA Ratings Ltd (now Acuite Ratings & Research Ltd) underscores his commitment to supporting SMEs and fostering financial inclusion.

Mohan’s academic background includes a degree in Mechanical engineering and an MBA from the prestigious TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal (TAPMI), providing him with a strong foundation for navigating the intersection of technology and business.

Ingrid Riehl, Director, BIIA

Ingrid Riehl is a member of BIIA’s Executive Committee and Head of Membership Services / Administration. As an information industry expert she has been supporting BIIA as an ardent volunteer for some time. She comes to BIIA with more than 23 years Global experience in b2b2c data & insight driven business across industries. She has a proven track record in leading cross border and cross functional teams, in managing broad challenger in a wide variety of corporate situations. A catalyst in driving change, innovation and in making “it” happen by inspiring people and energizing them for success with collaborative leadership style.

Mark Rowley, Chief Commercial Officer, IDCARE

Mark’s career has spanned international data management roles, including assisting regulators in Singapore and Malaysia with the development of their respective credit bureau operations. Mark was a joint founder New Zealand based credit bureau, Centrix, in 2009. He is now Chief Commercial Officer for IDCARE, assisting companies on data breach incident management, and reducing harm in the community resulting from scams and cybercrime activity.

Deep Singh, Founder and Group CEO of CrediLinq.Ai

Deep is the Founder and Group CEO of CrediLinq.Ai, a Singapore based technology infrastructure company that enable B2B platforms to offer embedded finance to their customers. Before founding CrediLinq.Ai, Deep was the Chief Capital Officer at a $1.5 billion credit hedge fund out of Singapore. He spent more than 10 years in corporate and structured credit at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and ANZ. He is an alumni of the Harvard Business School and holds a Juris Doctor Law degree from Monash University.

Jan H. Stange, Legal Counsel, FEBIS

Jan H. Stange is the Legal Counsel of the Federation of Business Information Services (FEBIS), navigating the complexities of regulatory frameworks, working to ensure a conducive environment for Business Information Providers by engaging with key stakeholders in Brussels.

Prior to his role at FEBIS, Jan H. Stange gathered experience in both industry and political spheres, notably during his tenure in Brussels. There, he involved himself in the intersection of industry and policy, serving as a policy adviser for the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) within the European Parliament. In this capacity, he provided strategic counsel to members of Parliament on a wide array of industry-regulatory topics.

Alan Thornton, CEO Finscore

18 years experience working in credit risk for both TransUnion and Experian across Europe and South East Asia. In 2022 founded Prime Analytics – Indonesia’s fastest growing alternative credit scoring company. Prime Analytics became a part of the CTOS group of companies in 2023 and Alan is now the CEO of Finscore – providing alternative credit scoring solutions across Philippines and Indonesia.