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Agenda

Schedule

Speakers

• Tae-hyun KIMCEO, National Pension Service - 2021.10 : President of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation
  - 2019.07~2021.07 : Secretary General of the Financial Services Commission
  - 2019.01~2019.07 : Standing Commissioner of the Financial Services Commission
• Park Il YoungCEO, Korea Investment Corporation - 2022.11~2024.09 : Executive Director at the World Bank
  - 2022.02~2022.09 : Deputy Minister for International Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economy and Finance
  - 2021.02~2022.02 : Director-General of the International Economic Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Economy and Finance
• Bala RamasamyAssociate Dean & Professor of Economics at CEIBS - (Before joining CEIBS) Professor of International Economics and Business and acting Director of Nottingham University Business School in Malaysia.
  - (Research interest) focuses on Asian economies, Foreign Direct Investment, Corporate Social Responsibility and International Business Strategy.
  - Wide experience teaching students of different backgrounds and cultures in mainland China, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and the UK.
• James Jian LiuCEO, Oak Pacific Investment - 2005.07~Present : Oak Pacific Interactive (Renren Inc.)
  - 2003.09~2005.07 : Founder & CEO of UUMe
  - 2001.12~2003.08 : Director of Product Marketing & Management at Fortinet
  - 1995.08~1998.07 : Senior Associate at The Boston Consulting Group
• Chang ZhaoCEO, Business Connect China - 2008.09 ~
  * Working as CEO and co-founder of BCC. Global
  - 2000.07 ~ 2008.09
  * Worked as CTO and co-founder of Oval Technologies
  * Led development of over a dozen projects helping several Fortune 500 enterprises, such as Sinochem and Unilever, to implement groundbreaking projects.
• Winston Saehoon KimHead of Korea & SE Asia, BCC Global - Managing Director of BCC Global Media (Hong Kong Corporation)
  - Former Dow Jones & Company and the Wall Street Journal
  - China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)- Global Executive MBA
• Janghyuk LeeProfessor, Korea University - 2006.09~Present : Korea University Business School, Professor of Marketing
  - 2020.07~Present : AligoAI, CEO
  - 2021.09~Present : SGH Korea, Partner
  - 2001.09~2005.08 : HEC Paris, Assistant Professor
• Christian Dybdahl-OvesenPartner & Investment Professional, Cordet Capital Partners - Prior to joining Cordet in 2013, led the origination, structuring, and execution of LBO and PE-related financial transactions within the Financial Sponsor Group at Credit Suisse.
  - Worked in the Leverage Finance divisions at StormHarbour and Dresdner Kleinwort.
• Jang HuhCIO, Public Officials Benefit Association (POBA) - 2022.2~Present : Chief Investment Officer, Public Officials Benefit Association
  - 2013.8~2020.12 : Head of Investment Division(Managing Director), DB Insurance Co.
  - 2011.2~2013.7 : CEO, Tempis Asset Management Ltd.
  - 2006.9~2010.9 : CIO Equity Division, Prudential Asset Management
• Woncheol SUHCIO, KBIZ-Korea Federation of SMEs 2024.06~Present : KBIZ-Korea Federation of SMEs, CIO / Head of Asset Management Division
  2022.04~2024.05 : Yulchon LLC Corporate & Finance (C&F) Group, Senior Adviser
  2020.03~2022.04 : MG Non-Life Insurance Co.,Ltd., Senior Managing Director & Head of Asset Management Business Group (CIO)
  2013.07~2019.07 : Government Employees Pension Service, Head of Alternative Investment Division
  
• Hollie HaynesFounder & Managing Partner, Luminate Capital - Focused on software private equity investments at Silver Lake.
  - Engaged in private equity investment activities at Hellman & Friedman.
  - Worked in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley & Co.
• Jang Dong HunSenior Advisor, Yulchon LLC - Vice Chair/CIO of Public Officials Benefit Association
  - Executive Vice President/CIO of Woori Asset Management
  - CEO of Alliance Bernstein Korea
  - Securities Research Team Leader of Financial Supervisory Service
• Jake WrightPresident of Capital Markets, Bainbridge Companies - Oversees all analysis and underwriting for ground-up developments, acquisitions, and dispositions
  - Leads capital markets execution for all development and acquisition projects
  - Participated in the underwriting, capitalization, and execution of over $4.0 billion in projects, representing more than 22,000 multifamily units
• Diana YangManaging Director, Kairos Investment - Leads the Investor Relations team, focusing on strategic growth and capital formation across private equity, credit, and impact strategies.
  - Led product development, business development, and capital raising for BlackRock Impact Opportunities (BIO) at BlackRock
  - Director, Real Estate Investor, and Senior Originator at CIT Bank
  - Vice President, Underwriter, and Portfolio Manager at MUFG Union Bank
• Mohlopi SenyatsiCEO, MC Télécom - CEO of MC Télécom, telecom infrastructure firm in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  - Founding Member, South African Institute of Blockchain Practitioners (SAIBP)
  - 15+ years in telecom, innovation, and development finance
  - Former executive at MPV Systems, APX Systems, Mizu Engineering
• Song JoominHead of Real Estate & Infra Team, Teachers Pension - 2024~Present : Real Estate & Infrastructure Investment Team head at Korea Teachers' Pension
  - 2004~2023 : Senior Manager of Alternative team / RM / Equity at Korea Teachers' Pension
• Ro SeunghwanHead of Alternative Investment Department, Government Employees Pension Service - 2019.9~ Present : Government Employees Pension Service (Head of Alternative Investments)
  - 2011.7-2017.6 : DB Insurance (Overseas Equities, Fixed Income, and Alternative Investments)
  - 2010.9-2011.6 : Samsung Securities (Alternative Investment Product Development)
  - 2006.11-2010.9 : Korea Post (Alternative Investments)
• Allan Youngil KimDirector, RIFA Asset Management - 2023~Present : RIFA Asset Management, Global Investment Division, Director
  - 2019~2023 : Korea Investment Management, Alternative Investment Division, Sr. Manager
  - 2006~2019 : Korea Investment Securities, Daiwa Securities, KB Securities
• Dr. Karim El SolhFounding Partner & CEO, Gulf Capital - Co-Managing Partner of Gulf Related, a real estate development company established in partnership with Related Companies.
  - Board member of the Global Private Capital Association (formerly EMPEA) and Chair of GPCA's Middle East Council.
  - Currently serving as an independent director for several companies, including Emirates Auction and Gulf Marine Services.
  - Supports Terra Carta, the sustainability initiative launched by King Charles III (formerly Prince Charles).
  - Prior to founding Gulf Capital, served as CEO of The National Investor, the UAE's leading investment bank, where he led private equity transactions and positioned the bank as the top IPO underwriter in the Gulf region.
• Ivan GrlicSparkLabs Saudi Arabia, Co-Founder & Managing Partner - 2022. 11 ~ Present : SparkLabs Saudi Arabia, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
  - 2018~2023 : Sun Data World, Founder,
  - 2014~2023 : Primus Group, Managing Director
  - 2012~2014 : Naton HR Global, Regional Director
• Salh AlhammadiSenior Advisor, Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Saudi Arabia - involved in promoting investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia and supporting Korean companies seeking to enter the Saudi market
  - prominent role in the 2025 Al-Ahsa Forum as a representative of the Korean delegation, where he facilitated B2B meetings and supported the participation of Korean companies and speakers.
  - Assistant Professor at Yeungnam University in South Korea
• Chris WadeCo-founder & Partner, Isomer Capital - (current) Co-Founder & Investment Partner at Isomer Capital
  - (former) Advisor at UltraSoC
  - (former) Venture Partner at Octopus Investments
  - (former) Director of the Venture Capital Unit at UK Trade & Investment
  - (former) Chairman at Shozu
  - (former) CEO of Cambridge Positioning Systems
• Pierre SochaPartner, Amadeus Capital - (Former) Avesthagen, CEO/Cheif Strategy Officer
• Solomon MoosManaging Director, Eurazeo to be updated
• Andrew HinklyCo-founder & Managing Partner, AP Ventures - Former Senior Executive at Ford Motor Company and Member of the North America Executive Committee
  - Former Member of the Executive Committees of Anglo American and Anglo American Platinum
  - Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Loughborough University / Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Manchester
• Jerry YangPartner, HCVC - (Former) Qualcomm, member of technical staff
  - (Former) Chip Advanced Technology, Enterpreneur (acquired by ITE tech)
  - (Former) Silicon Integrated System, Senior mixed signal IC design engineer
• Naoya TakamiEconomic Innovation Specialist, KOBE City Department ◆Graduating from university joined a specialized textile trading company
  - gaining experience in sales, planning, and human resources.
  ◆Transitioned to BizReach Inc. (now Visional Inc.) before its IPO
  - Established departments for sales, marketing, and planning. Subsequently, developed a new product and served as its lead.
  ◆In 2022 and joined the Kobe City Government
  - through a special recruitment program as an Innovation Specialist.
  
• Hong Young KimHead of Global Businees Support Center, DLG Law Corporation - 2023-Present : Head of Global Businees Support Center / Chief Advisor at DLG Law Corporation
  - 2023 : Executive Advisor, ASEAN Practice Group of LIWU JCP
  - 2014 : Advisor, Jipyong (Japan/Myanmar)
  - 2005 : Researcher of Law division Kyushu University
  
• Seungho Bae(David)Board Member, Big Impact - 2024~Present : BIG Impact, Board Member
  - 2019~Present : PPB International, CEO
  - 2017~2020 : Bonds Investment Group, Associate
  - 2015~2017 : EY Japan, International Tax
• Taehong KimCEO, Liberaware Korea - 2022~Present: Director of Overseas Business Division at Liberaware Headquarters and CEO of Liberaware Korea Co., Ltd.
  - 2021~2022: PwC Advisory, Deal Execution Team
  - 2015~2022: ORIX Corporation, Environment and Energy Division, Business Development Department
  
  
• Yoshiya ShinoharaGeneral Manager, ANCHOR KOBE - Supporting the business growth of member companies at Anchor Kobe, a business exchange and collaboration hub
  - Serving as the Secretariat of Urban Innovation Kobe (UIK)
  - Professional experience includes positions at Kobe Shimbun and Kobe City Government
• Dongjun LeeCEO, Yozma Group Korea - 2021.11~Present: CEO, Yozma Group Korea
  - 2021.11~ Present: CEO, Yozma BMTech
  - Previously worked in strategic planning roles at Kolon Life Science, CJ CheilJedang, and LG CNS
  * Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning at leading conglomerates, and currently serves as a professional executive for small and mid-sized enterprises, specializing in growth strategy development and corporate restructuring.
• Youn Jee SunExecutive Director(CIO),
  MG Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives
  - 2024.3~Present : MG Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives(CIO)
  - 2001.2~2024.2 : TEACHERS’ PENSION(Fixed Income, Investment strategy, Alternative Investment)
• Sangeun ParkPartner, Deloitte Anjin LLC - 2025–Present : Deputy CEO / Partner, Strategy & Transformation (SRT), Deloitte Anjin LLC
  - 2016–2024 : Deputy CEO / Partner, Strategy and Transactions (SaT), Ernst & Young Korea (EY Hanyoung)
  - 1998–2016 : Managing Director / Partner, Financial Advisory (FA), Deloitte Anjin LLC
  - Former Advisory Committee Member, HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine)
  - Former Restructuring Advisory Committee Member, United Asset Management Company (UAMCO)
• Donald StalterFounder & Managing Partner, Sunshine Lake Capital - Founder of Sunshine Lake, global seed fund focused on AI-era software and critical global problems
  - 13 unicorns backed; $60M+ deployed at seed; 11x TVPI; recent exit: Hidden Road (acquired by Ripple for $1.25B)
  - Previously led APAC operations at Groupon (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia) and global BD at Airbnb (launched multi-billion dollar business lines)
  - Began career in tech M&A at Credit Suisse (Google/YouTube, Google/DoubleClick)
• Ted LinChairman, Business Connect China • 2020.01 ~
  - Founder & Chairman of BCC Global
  - Previously an investor at Bessemer Venture Partners in Menlo Park, CA
  • 2015.06 ~ 2019.12
  - Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company
  - Specialized in strategy, operations, and international expansion for global clients
  • 2010.09 ~ 2015.05
  - Strategic Partnership Manager at KLA-Tencor Corp.
  - Worked with Global 500 firms to build long-term collaboration