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Axiata Group: Driving Digital Innovation with a Robust Risk Strategy

October 15, 2024 • AIBP • Episode 52

Guest: Mr. Abid Adam, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Axiata Group Berhad

Have you ever come across Teach Your Child How to Think by Edward de Bono or Mental Models by Peter Hollins? In this episode, Abid shares not only his favorite books but also his fascinating personal journey of moving to Malaysia and how he and his family have embraced the local culture.

As the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Axiata, Abid brings a distinctive viewpoint on fostering growth and innovation within highly regulated sectors. He discusses the key metrics he tracks, the difficult decisions he's faced, and the delicate balance between risk management and spearheading digital transformation in Axiata's operating markets.

Founded in 1992, Axiata Group Berhad, a leading digital and telecommunications company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, operates across nine ASEAN and South Asian countries, serving over 162 million customers, with a market capitalization of approximately US$5.2billion (MYR 22.77 billion).