Steve Chng
Steve Chng is a distinguished entrepreneur and operational leader with a proven track record of driving large-scale growth and business transformation across Asia. Currently the COO of Mekong Group, Steve provides strategic advisory for the Lao P.D.R. market, specializing in M&A valuations, partnerships, and regional scaling.
Key Career Milestones
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Entrepreneurial Success: Co-founded Opentech Pte Ltd, which achieved a USD 1 billion acquisition by NYSE-listed Keane Inc.
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Regional Leadership: Led sales and operations for Keane Inc. across Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and Korea, navigating complex, capital-intensive industries.
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Strategic Expertise: Expert in localizing operations and managing high-stakes transitions for both multinationals and emerging enterprises.
A Monash University alumnus, Steve combines a technical foundation in IT with a results-oriented philosophy. He remains a pivotal figure in shaping the technological and commercial landscape of emerging Southeast Asian markets.
Raj Juta
Key Career Milestones
Chief Executive Officer | Phongsavanh Insurance (APA)
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Orchestrating comprehensive strategic transformations to accelerate growth and optimize operational performance.
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Driving high-level institutional scaling and sustainable profitability across the enterprise.
Equity Partner & SE Asia Insurance Leader | Deloitte Southeast Asia
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Spearheaded the Insurance Sector practice, serving as a lead advisor on complex M&A, IFRS implementations, and regulatory strategy.
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Advised C-suite stakeholders on digital transformation and navigating evolving financial landscapes.
Senior Executive | AIG
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Held pivotal global leadership mandates centered on financial transformation, IFRS integration, and cross-border M&A.
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Guided large-scale operational shifts within a highly regulated global framework.
Founder & CEO | PHA Group
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Architected multi-region expansion strategies and successfully executed capital-raising initiatives.
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Directed end-to-end strategic growth, transitioning the firm from startup to a multi-market presence.
Education & Professional Credentials
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Harvard University: Executive Education – Driving Healthcare Strategy and Growth
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BCom (Hons): Accounting and Finance
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Chartered Accountant (ICAEW): Dual-certified (South Africa & Singapore)