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Value Creation Forum: Asia Virtual Experience 2021
30 November - 1 December 2021,
Virtual event UTC+8
Driving operational excellence across Asian private equity
Discover the optimized portfolio company operating strategies key to driving high exit valuations the PEI Value Creation Forum: Asia virtual experience 2021 on 30 November – 1 December.
Operational professionals and C-Suite executives from across Asia and the globe will build relationships and discuss value creation strategies on our immersive virtual platform.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to optimise your PortCo operating strategies to drive high exit valuations across Asia to deliver on your firm’s vision in this unprecedented time.
What to expect at the Value Creation Forum
On-demand strategic insights in value creation
Access exclusive panels on operational excellence and value-creation with pioneering operations executives in Asia anytime, anywhere
Unlimited face-to-face networking opportunities with top value creators
Be at the forefront of the operational excellence discussion in Asia and discover how to thrive in the “new normal”
Build the most operationally efficient portfolio
Learn from senior decision-makers on how to drive value and deliver on your firm’s vision in the current climate
Why Value Creation is important
Value creation should be the key priority from day one for dealmakers
Research has found that over 61% of dealmakers think if they were to do their deal again, they would prioritise value creation earlier.
Who to expect at the Value Creation Forum
Value Creation Forum: Asia brings together the elite of the operational side of private equity in Asia, with the speaking faculty featuring the most forward-thinking minds on value creation.
Discussions range from human capital through robotic value creation, from choosing the right operating model to efficiently using the value creation function pre-acquisition.
2021 Speakers
Companies that attended Value Creation Forum: Asia
What our attendees say
Irwin Lim
Operating Partner, Novo Tellus Capital Partners
The speakers shared great experiences in the jobs as operating partners.
Menno Veeneklaas
General Operating Partner, Allegro Funds
The Forum offered operational professionals a very relevant, broad range of panel discussions with experienced Asian OPs speakers as well as professional servic…
Peter Colman
Partner, Simon-Kucher & Partners
Useful event to meet existing and new Operating Partner contacts!
Menno Veeneklaas
General Operating Partner, Allegro Funds
The Forum offered operational professionals a very relevant, broad range of panel discussions with experienced Asian OPs speakers as well as professional service providers. I thought it was very worthwhile.
Maximise portfolio valuation in Asia
As we all continue to search for ways to maximise business efficiency and returns during the covid-19 pandemic, Private Equity International is committed to connecting the global private equity community so business can continue as normal as possible.
To deliver on this commitment of creating valuable connections for operational professionals and C-Suite executives, the Value Creation Forum: Asia is now running as an immersive virtual experience on 1 December.
You can navigate the conference through one-click access from the comfort and safety of your time zone available live on your device and on-demand, with real-time content on 1 December.
Limitless cross border interactions
Connect with top operational professionals and C-Suite executives through virtual networking. The platform allows you to book unlimited private video meetings with value creation experts, headline speakers and many more.
Exclusive insights and data analysis
Value creation leaders from across the globe will keep you at the forefront of the markets and opportunities available across Asia.
Maximise your time, maximise your returns
By joining our scaled-up virtual conference, you will receive unlimited networking opportunities with enhanced search capabilities to ensure you meet everyone relevant to your business.
All content available when you need it
Tune in live as it happens or on-demand when you need it so you don’t miss a second of the content, no matter which time zone you are in.
Join the new era of networking
The Value Creation Forum: Asia will connect you with operational professionals, C-Suite executives and the world’s leading value creation experts to light a path for value creation in private equity across Asia.
Our immersive virtual platform allows you to connect with the opinion leaders shaping the future of Asian and global value creation from the comfort of your (home) office.
The virtual conference will give you greater access and interactivity than ever before, with increased visibility, extended 3-day face-to-face networking, premium content available and connectivity with fellow attendees until the end of 2021.
Meet the right people
Enhanced search capabilities, including the ability to see the list of attendees to an agenda session and sophisticated filtering allow you to narrow down potential business partners by region, investment strategy and sector to ensure you don’t miss a single new opportunity.
- See who is attending through the attendee list and schedule a meeting with them
- Use the filter function to meet the right people
Chat and arrange 1-to-1 video meetings
Book unlimited 1-on-1 video meetings with operating partners, speakers and global attendees in virtual meeting rooms. Just search for your desired attendees and invite them for a chat. Once you have set up your meeting you can invite other event attendees to join.
- Create a want to meet list to help you gather the people you want to meet in one simple place
- Connect & chat with peers using conversations tab to start a new conversation
- Schedule 1-to-1 video meetings in your built-in schedule
Lead the global conversation
Through “birds of a feather” sessions, you can knowledge-share with the global private equity community. “Birds of a feather” is the virtual equivalent of a breakout or roundtable at a traditional conference, you will be face-to-face with like-minded peers to discuss the asset class’ latest trends and strategies.
- Join birds-of-a-feather sessions from to discuss the trends moving the industry forward
- In public forums, create new topics and chat with your global leaders
Ask your questions to the titans of industry
Following panels during the conference week, speakers will be available for live Q&A to answer your questions. Discuss challenges and strategies with the panelists and your peers during and after the sessions.
- Engage through live polling and surveys
- Built-in calendar to create your own daily schedule so you don’t miss your favourite sessions
- Automated reminders
Content on-demand when you need it
All content will be streamed live and then available on-demand through the platform. Watch live or watch when it suits you from the comfort of your home (office).
- On-demand playback gives you access to sessions
- Private messaging and discussions are also available to connect privately and directly online
Join the virtual experience today
The immersive virtual platform offers you limitless cross-border access to the Asian value creation community to discuss the challenges facing markets and upcoming portfolio valuation strategies. Connect through 3-days of unlimited virtual private meetings with influential value creation experts.
Partner with Value Creation Forum: Asia
The Value Creation Forum: Asia will offer a unique opportunity for organizations to raise their profile by meeting with leading operational leaders and senior executives across the globe.
For exclusive sponsorship packages for 2021, contact sponsorship team at asiasponsorship@peimedia.com, call +852 2153 3846.
2021 Agenda
Interested in speaking at the Forum? Please contact Rida Shaikh at rida.s@peimedia.com.
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Agenda
Day 1 - Tuesday 30th
All timings in UTC +8
10:00 - 11:00
Human Capital Think Tank: Optimizing executive team capabilities
One major factor driving investment value erosion is an executive team unaligned with the backer’s growth vision and goals, or simply lacking the capabilities and skillset to meet growth requirements. Establish ways to spot the right people to retain, how to gain buy-in, and methods to recruit new talent that complements the team in a way that drives value, all while navigating inevitable differences in cultures.
11:00 - 12:00
Sustainability Think Tank: Driving ESG through portfolio companies
Join a panel of experts to discuss the role of ESG in driving higher exit valuations. Navigate the challenges around ESG implementation particular to the APAC region and determine best practices for benchmarking, reporting, and disclosures.
14:00 - 15:00
Revenue Think Tank: Assessing the shifting sales landscape through customers' eyes
What consumer behaviour will look like post-pandemic, tackling demand volatility, optimising inventory management, and building bullet-proof pricing strategies.
15:00 - 16:00
Business Process Think Tank: Driving value through digital transformation
Analytics, predictive AI technologies, functional digitization, data lakes, cybersecurity, inventory management tools, and more – they all deserve your attention and investment. Which are the areas you absolutely cannot afford to ignore?
Agenda
Day 2 - Wednesday 1st
All timings in UTC +8
09:30 - 09:40
Welcome from PEI
09:40 - 10:20
Keynote Panel: Global giants address the top line issues for operating teams
Shane Lauf,
Vivian Wan,
Sui Ling Cheah
The complexities of value creation coupled with a global pandemic and challenges unique to investing in the region, make the role of Operating Partner in Asia demanding. Hear from the most experienced operating specialists about how they’ve tackled the crisis, strategies they swear by, their thoughts on what 2022 looks like, and what’s keeping them awake at night.
10:20 - 11:00
Panel: ESG, an under-utilized value creation tool
Hsien-Hui Tong,
Alvin Lam
Businesses that turn ESG into a box-ticking exercise are more inclined to fall into the greenwashing trap. A meaningful discussion into how businesses that operate with good governance have vastly different exit stories compared to those that don’t.
11:00 - 11:15
Stretch break
11:15 - 12:30
Panel: The Asia operating model – what changes should you be implementing to drive optimal value?
Menno Veeneklaas,
Swee Ting Pan,
Paul DeMand
The Asian marketplace is becoming more sophisticated, and so are the businesses that cater to them. Discover how to adapt your business model to the APAC setting and reap the benefits.
12:30 - 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 - 15:15
Value creation through the lifecycle Phase #1: Pre-deal: Interactive session - Define profitability with due diligence
Gilbert Chuabio,
Lucia Li,
Gurpreet Ghuliani
The value creation plan doesn’t start on day one, it starts when you start to consider your investment.”
Private Equity International reports that 61% of PE dealmakers admitted if they were to do their deal again, they would prioritise value creation earlier.
“Where can we make money? Where are we losing money?” Discussion into how to point opportunities for growth prior to investment, explore in-house and external solutions.
14:30 - 15:15
Value creation through the lifecycle Phase #1: Pre-deal: Interactive session - Building the Dream Team
Simon Brott,
Angela Toy,
David Fernando Audy
Difficult decisions are made at this stage around human capital: the hiring, firing, and retaining of the right talent. Share tips on how to put together the ideal executive team, gain buy-in, set down a high-performance work culture, and explore automation of the HR function for a lean organization.
15:15 - 16:00
Value creation through the lifecycle Phase #2: First 100 days and driving Y1 growth: Interactive session – Quick wins using Business Intelligence tools
Wei Lin,
Roshini Bakshi,
Cindy Yan
Value creators have access to affordable yet massively powerful computing capabilities: AI, warehousing, data mining, the list goes on. Explore how to integrate the data directly with the frontline to continuously improve performance every day, find out where the low hanging fruit is.
15:15 - 16:00
Value creation through the lifecycle Phase #2: First 100 days and driving Y1 growth: A chat about SPACs
David Gowdey,
Shantanu Mukerji
As Indonesian and other Southeast Asian unicorns go public with record-breaking valuations, get insight on how the exit project and vision should dictate how you run your operations from day one.
16:00 - 16:15
Stretch break
16:15 - 17:00
Value creation through the lifecycle Phase #3: Maintaining momentum to exit: Interactive session – Accelerating drivers of growth
Chris Lerner,
Sarah Walker,
Hendra Tandi
A practical dialogue on maximizing revenue: from sales cycle optimization, key account acquisition, to driving up marketing conversion. Explore entry into new markets with strategic partnerships.
16:15 - 17:00
Value creation through the lifecycle Phase #3: Maintaining momentum to exit: Case Study – Last 100 days
Heang Chhor,
Stella Li
IPOs, deal structuring, picking the right markets. Discussion on legal support, adding value to investors and making timely distributions. The checklist for proper execution of the exit strategy.
17:00 - 17:30
PEI’s Operational Excellence Award Winners share the secrets to success!
2021 Speakers
Interested in speaking at the Forum? Please contact Rida Shaikh at rida.s@peimedia.com.
David Fernando Audy
Operating Partner, East Ventures
David is currently the Operating Partner at East Ventures. His role is to work together with tech founders and team in managing various aspects of their business and value creation. He has 19 years experience in various industries, from e-commerce to… Read full bio
Roshini Bakshi
Managing Director, Everstone Capital Asia
Roshini is a Managing Director, Private Equity at Everstone Capital Asia Pte based out of Singapore. Her role includes evaluating new opportunities, including thematic strategies and driving operating improvement in portfolio companies in the areas o… Read full bio
Simon Brott
Operating Partner, Cerberus Australia
Simon Brott is an Operating Partner for Cerberus Operations and Advisory (COAC) and leads portfolio company management and operational diligence in Australia and NZ. He joined Cerberus in 2018 as part of its entry into the Australian market. Prior to… Read full bio
Brian Bunker
Partner and Managing Director Asia, Riverside Asia Partners
Brian joined Riverside in 2008 and established the Asia Strategy Group in Hong Kong which helps portfolio companies penetrate Asian markets, find add-ons and identify exit opportunities. Prior to joining the Firm, Brian spent five years at Danaher se… Read full bio
Sui Ling Cheah
Operating Partner, Wavemaker Partners
Sui Ling is Operating Partner at Wavemaker, a B2B and deep tech focused early stage venture capital fund where she is responsible for helping the mature companies in Wavemaker’s portfolio with business development, follow-on financing and eventual ex… Read full bio
Heang Chhor
Founder and Managing Partner, Qualgro
Heang is the Founder and Managing Partner of Qualgro (2015), a Southeast Asian Venture Capital firm, based in Singapore. He has led many investments in Data/AI and SaaS, at Seed to Series B, and has helped our portfolio companies grow regionally and… Read full bio
Gilbert Chuabio
Senior Director, Digital Strategy and Innovation, Warburg Pincus
Gilbert Chuabio is based in Singapore, and joined the firm in 2020 and serves as a Senior Director, responsible for evaluating technology companies that are building technology products and helping portfolio companies further refine their product arc… Read full bio
Paul DeMand
Managing Director, ShawKwei & Partners
Paul is a Managing Director of ShawKwei & Partners responsible for expanding investment opportunities and managing portfolio companies in Asia, Europe, and North America. Paul has over 30 years’ experience managing businesses in the automotive, e… Read full bio
Gurpreet Ghuliani
Operating Partner, Telstra Ventures
Gurpreet is the Operating Partner for Telstra Ventures . With over 25 years global experience across industries IT & Telecommunications, managed services, ecommerce and investment banking , he leverages all to ensure success for his portfolio. Pr… Read full bio
David Gowdey
Managing Partner, Jungle Ventures
David Gowdey is the Managing Partner at Jungle Ventures, a Singapore based venture capital firm focused on internet and technology investments in SE Asia and India. He represents Jungle on the boards of Pomelo, Kredivo, Sociolla, Kiotviet, Saltmine a… Read full bio
Alvin Lam
Principal, CVC Capital Partners
Mr. Alvin Lam is an operating partner with CVC Capital Partners. Alvin joined CVC in 2005. Prior to joining CVC, Alvin was a Principal with the Boston Consulting Group’s Greater China practice and worked for Philip Morris International in a regional… Read full bio
Shane Lauf
Principal, Permira Advisers
Shane is a Principal and leads the Portfolio Group in Asia for Permira, where his primary focus is on value creation and due diligence of new investment opportunities from a commercial and operational perspective. Shane has worked on a number of tran… Read full bio
Chris Lerner
Managing Partner, MSA Capital
Chris serves as a Managing Partner at MSA where he oversees the firm’s operations, strategy, and capital formation. Chris has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, and private markets investments. He has completed inve… Read full bio
Lucia Li
Partner, Beijing, Bain & Company
Lucia Li is a partner based in Bain & Company’s Beijing office. She is an expert in the firm’s Private Equity, Advanced Manufacturing & Services and Energy & Natural Resources practices. Since joining Bain in 2005, Lucia has conducted com… Read full bio
Stella Li
Operating Partner/Chief Legal Officer, Northern Light Venture Capital
Ms. Stella Li joined Northern Light Venture Capital since 2015, overseeing the firm’s financial and legal operations. Stella also takes part in managing NLVC’s strategic listed equity portfolios, particularly on A Share stock market. Stella has almos… Read full bio
Wei Lin
Partner, Global Strategy Group, KPMG China
Wei leads the Strategy practice in Shanghai and the Integration & Separation Advisory practice nationally. He specialises in strategy development and execution supporting growth, market entry, mergers & acquisitions and turn-around situations… Read full bio
Shantanu Mukerji
SPAC Investor, Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corporation
Shantanu is a senior investment professional & SPAC Investor with extensive investing and operating experience in different parts of Asia. His experience extends to all aspects of the investment cycle including origination, transaction execution,… Read full bio
Swee Ting Pan
Managing Director, Head of China, JAFCO Asia
Swee Ting is based in Shanghai and currently manages all China investment activities for JAFCO Asia. Swee Ting joined JAFCO Asia since 2008 and has over thirteen years of direct investment experience in the China technology sector with proven exits s… Read full bio
Hendra Tandi
Vice President, PE Technology Asia, Partners Group
Hendra Tandi is an Vice President at Partners Group focused on TMT investments and value creation in the APAC region. He has more than 13 years of experience in both investing and operating roles within TMT vertical. Prior to joining Partners Group i… Read full bio
Hsien-Hui Tong
Executive Director – Investments, SGInnovate
Hsien-Hui brings with him in-depth knowledge and experience in the Business Development and Venture Capital spaces across Australia, Europe, Singapore and the US. As the Executive Director, Investments, Hsien-Hui leads SGInnovate's investments effort… Read full bio
Angela Toy
Partner, Portfolio Growth, Golden Gate Ventures
Angela Toy is Partner, Portfolio Growth at Golden Gate Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early stage internet and mobile related companies in Southeast Asia. Angela has worked in financial institutions in areas ranging from audit assuranc… Read full bio
Menno Veeneklaas
General Operating Partner, Allegro Funds
Menno is General Operating Partner with Allegro Funds, a mid-market private equity fund which specialises in hands-on turnaround investing. Allegro Funds has A$1.1 billion of FUM and currently manages a portfolio of 11 companies with a team of 15 inv… Read full bio
Sarah Walker
Vice President - Global Head of Private Equity Practice, Salesforce
Sarah Walker is the VP, Global Head of Private Equity Practice at Salesforce. Her team’s remit is to build strategic partnerships with the Private Equity community, supporting and accelerating our partners’ portfolio companies and acquisitions to ach… Read full bio
Cindy Yan
Partner, Asia, Advantage Partners
Ms. Cindy Yan joined Advantage Partners in April 2008. Cindy is responsible for investments including Elise Fashion, Hisense Broadband Multimedia Technologies Ltd. (HBMT), GST AutoLeather Inc., 1st Holdings Inc., and Reins International. She possesse… Read full bio
Pre-Event Resources
Year-round networking for operating partners
The Value Creation Forum: Asia will take place on our virtual platform this 30 November – 1 December.
Connect with a community of value creation leaders to boost value creation in your portfolio, discover the latest best practices, and gain sector and functional expertise.
Attendance at the Forum is now exclusive to Operating Partners All Access members – our new industry-leading Operating Partners community. Request a trial to see how, in addition to attendance at the Value Creation Forum: Asia, membership can help expand your network.
Companies that attended Value Creation Forum: Asia
Connect with your peers.
Connect with a community of operating partners and value creation leaders in networking sessions and small group meetings.
Hear from leaders in private equity.
The Forum’s authoritative speaking faculty will share key information that will increase value creation in your portfolio.
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Create and nurture sustainable relationships with private equity’s elite by using our sophisticated matchmaking platform.
What our attendees say
Irwin Lim
Operating Partner, Novo Tellus Capital Partners
The speakers shared great experiences in the jobs as operating partners.
Menno Veeneklaas
General Operating Partner, Allegro Funds
The Forum offered operational professionals a very relevant, broad range of panel discussions with experienced Asian OPs speakers as well as professional servic…
Peter Colman
Partner, Simon-Kucher & Partners
Useful event to meet existing and new Operating Partner contacts!
Menno Veeneklaas
General Operating Partner, Allegro Funds
The Forum offered operational professionals a very relevant, broad range of panel discussions with experienced Asian OPs speakers as well as professional service providers. I thought it was very worthwhile.
Forum attendees get more:
By attending the Value Creation Forum: Asia you will join the most influential operating partners community. Membership will give you:
- Access to the Value Creation Forum: Asia
- Access to all of PEI’s global operating partners events (both virtual and in-person)
- On-demand access to event sessions
- Access to the member directory
- Frequent virtual and in-person networking opportunities
- And much more …
Please note annual agenda is subject to change