General Sessions
ACTE's General Sessions contain keynote presenters that are highly regarded thought leaders who challenge attendees to see the world through different eyes. You are sure to be inspired, informed and entertained by the personalities who will join our esteemed list of keynote speakers at the ACTE Asia Conference in Singapore.
Wednesday, 15 August | 9:30-10:45
A Year of Critical Uncertainty: An Assessment and Outlook of the Global and Regional Airline Industry
Derek Sadubin
Chief Operating Officer
CAPA - Centre for Aviation
Derek Sadubin, chief operating officer of CAPA - Centre for Aviation, will provide an assessment of the key issues affecting the global and regional airline industry. He will specifically address fleet and route trends, including the likely impact of the flurry of new low-cost carrier activity in North Asia. Mr. Sadubin is a regular speaker and commentator on industry events in the Asia Pacific region, where he represents CAPA, a leading provider of B2B aviation analysis, information and data, subscribed to by the world's leading aviation organisations.
Keynote Presentation Compliments of:
Sponsor Industry Perspective
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Lorraine Jacobs Head of Global Corporate Business Development Travelport |
Wednesday, 15 August | 15:45-16:45
The Industry, the Economy & Emerging Market Leaders
Hino Lam
Head, Transportation Team
Goldman Sachs Investment Research
Prior to his current role heading up the Transportation Team for Goldman Sachs Investment Research, Lam was a Vice President at Bear Stearns specializing in equity research on the Oil & Gas sector. Lam earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and has over none years of experience in equity research on the sell side. He will focus his keynote presentation on the following topics:
- How long will cyclical headwinds in premium travel persist and what does the trajectory of recover look like?
- What role are the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries playing in the global economy and for how long?
- Who are the "The Next Eleven" countries and what they mean for business travel
Keynote Presentation Compliments of:
Sponsor Industry Perspective
 | Alison Boyd Senior Manager, Digital Marketing Starwood Hotels & Resorts |
Thursday, 16 August | 9:00-10:15
Insights from Accenture: Human Capital Strategies for Today and Tomorrow
Lynne Barry
Director of Human Resources Asia Pacific
Accenture
Accenture's Lynne Barry, Director of Human Resources in Asia Pacific, will offer a pragmatic look at the human capital strategies employed internationally at Accenture. She will draw upon her 18-year tenure with Accenture where she has been responsible for the full spectrum of Human Resources (HR) functions, such as Human Capital Strategy, end to end HR Service delivery, performance management and workforce management. Lynne will describe specific programs and strategies she has successfully implemented to address key talent challenges, including workforce changes, sourcing talent, and managing multigenerational workforces.
Sponsor Industry Perspective
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Jerome Seban Regional Director - Corporate Solutions Amadeus Asia Pacific |
Industry White Paper
 | Andi Budd Vice President General Manager American Express Global Business Travel Singapore |
Programme Optimisation - What is Working Well, When & Where?
ACTE is partnering with American Express to research the frequency and effectiveness of optimisation strategies by programme size, location, and maturity level. Specifically, the research investigates the strategies companies are using, the most relevant metrics for evaluating success, and whether companies are meeting or exceeding their own expectations.
On behalf of:ACTE is partnering with American Express to research the frequency and effectiveness of optimisation strategies by programme size, location, and maturity level. Specifically, the research investigates the strategies companies are using, the most relevant metrics for evaluating success, and whether companies are meeting or exceeding their own expectations.
Thursday, 16 August | 15:30-16:45
The Art & Science of Social Media
Edvarcl Heng
Head of Social Media
MediaCom ASEAN
Edvarcl Heng is passionate about bites, bytes and the big, bad Web. As the Head of Social Media at MediaCom ASEAN based in Singapore, Edvarcl leads the social teams for P&G ASEAN, Kellogg JP/KR and Dell South Asia, where he innovates for brands such as Dell, Gillette, Olympics, Pampers, Pringles, Olay, Head & Shoulders and Pantene. He is an evangelist for social media and gamification, and a regular speaker on social media at regional conferences and forums.
Sponsor Industry Perspective
 | James Alba-Duignan Director of Sales, AsPac HRG |
