SuperReturn CFO/COO Asia 2026
An operations-focused event covering the reporting, finance and governance work behind private-market investing.
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The place for operational leaders from across Asia.
Join 200+ of the most senior finance, operational and compliance leaders from across Asia to tackle key challenges, benchmark approaches and build valuable connections.
Meet CFOs, COOs, CCOs, CTOs, Heads of Operations, Vice Presidents, Partners and Managing Directors from leading regional and international private capital firms.
Leave with actionable takeaways, fresh perspectives and a stronger network to support your business growth.
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Tuesday, 29 September 202621 sessions
Registration and welcome coffee
Chair’s welcome address
Speakers
- Martin O'ReganChairman · Singapore Fund Directors Association (SFDA)
Macro risk and what it means for private capital firms
Speakers
- Stephen HullPartner, Chief Operating Officer · Zerobridge
- Randy WangPartner · StepStone Group
- Sheng LiuAdvisory Managing Director · Partners Group
Details
- From fluctuations in currency due to the tariffs, funds with cross border investments, valuation policy, fundraising to managing the high interest rates, how do organisations stay nimble enough given geopolitical conflicts in a multi-polar world?
The retail revolution is here - from 100s to 1000s of clients
Speakers
- Stephen HullPartner, Chief Operating Officer · Zerobridge
- Nicole WileyChief Operating Officer - Alternatives Intermediary Distribution · Morgan Stanley Investment Management
- Jiun Wen CheeHead of Private Markets, APAC Wealth · Franklin Templeton
Details
- Serving retail investors involves a high degree of operational complexity and shift in volume. Managing the operational demands, governance and infrastructure are critical. This session will cover risk models, operational frameworks and lessons learned.
What’s new in fund structuring?
Speakers
- Neil SynnottRegional Chief Commercial Officer, APAC · IQ-EQ
- Benjamin LohrPartner · Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
- Alexander ShaikPartner · ADM Capital
- Paras NayyarManaging Director & CFO · Kedaara Capital
- Kin Wai ThongAPAC Counsel · HarbourVest Partners
Details
- The growth of evergreen structures is prompting a revolution of Asia’s investment landscape. This session will cover the risks and protecting investors as well as the impacts on operations, tech, tax and reporting.
Morning coffee and networking break
Regulatory priorities regionally
Speakers
- Kher Sheng LeeManaging Director, Co-Head of APAC, Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs · AIMA
- Ashley MenezesSenior Partner · ChrysCapital
- Myitzu Aung ThameCCO and Legal Counsel · Affirma Capital
- Bowen QianHead of Compliance, Asia · L Catterton
Details
- From AML, KYC, virtual assets to retailisation, what is MAS and other regulators prioritising and why?
Transforming the operating model – strategies for small and mid-size firms
Speakers
- P.R. SrinivasanFounder and Managing Partner · Xponentia
- Puneet ChadhaManaging Director and CFO · ChrysCapital
- Ivy OmarManaging Director, Operations & Finance, CCO & CRO Asia · Flexstone Partners
- Jackson NgCOO & CTO, Singapore and Head of Fintech, Asia · Azimut Group
- Tomoko UedaAsia Pacific Chief Operating Officer · BlackRock
Details
- What firms need to do in order to thrive now. How ops, compliance and finance functions work together to win, mitigate business risk and build the business.
Speaker-hosted lunch tables
Speakers
- Sudeep SarmaCOO · SV Alternatives
- Jong Mun GohManaging Partner · Koru Ventures
- Srividya GopalChair, Business Valuation Board · IVSC
- Chris KummerFounder & CEO · IMAA
Details
- AI at smaller funds: an open discussion on what actually works - Sudeep Sarma, COO, SV Alternatives
- Cross-border investment operations - Jong Mun Goh, Managing Partner, Koru Venture Capital
- Valuation guidelines and standards – Srividya Gopal, Chair, Business Valuation Board, IVSC
- TBC, Professor Chris Kummer, Founder & CEO, IMAA
Networking lunch
Focus on AI - how GPs are putting controls in place internally and measuring ROI
Speakers
- Marcus HackettChief Technology Officer · Seviora Group
- Terence JenGroup Chief Operating Officer · Granite Asia
- Phoebe WangChief AI Officer · Nuvini
- Reyda VanManaging Partner · 73 Strings
Details
- What’s next in AI? It’s not the panacea but how is it helping and what risks do you need to avoid?
Closed door session, CFO/COO only: Simulation exercise 1, invite-only
Speakers
- Muneer ValappilChief Financial Officer · SC Oscar Fund Management
- Jung In YunFounder & CEO · Fibonacci Asset Management
Details
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- Structuring funds for multiple jurisdictions – from tax to operations
- Discussing best practice and ensuring alignment when working with investors in US, Asia and Europe.
- By invitation only.
- Open only to CFOs/COOs/CCOs/CROs & CTOs from GPs and fund of funds. To register please email Nisa.Pun@informa.com.
The fund admin AI roadmap and what it means for GPs
Speakers
- Shi Mei ChinChief Executive Officer & Founder · CFOi
Details
- How fund administration processes are using emerging technologies to enhance efficiencies, accuracy and decision making.
Closed door session, CFO/COO only: Simulation exercise 2, invite-only
Speakers
- Jerrie HuangChief Operating Officer · Fides Capital Group Limited
- Stephanie ChaiExecutive Director, Head of Finance · Affirma Capital
Details
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- What would you learn from an operational mistake?
- By invitation only.
- Open only to CFOs/COOs/CCOs/CROs & CTOs from GPs and fund of funds. To register please email Nisa.Pun@informa.com.
Afternoon refreshments and networking break
Celebrating Women in Private Markets
Details
- Come and join fellow ops, compliance and finance professionals to celebrate the remarkable women in private markets.
- Limited places available.
- Please email alison.jack@informa.com to book your place.
NAV lending - the operational and governance implications
Speakers
- Justin PatrickDirector · Altirra Ventures Ltd
- Amit ManochaGroup CFO and MD, Private Equity · Everstone Group
Details
- Everybody has ways of monitoring their portfolio. Some have NAV, some rely on fund admin, some do full accounting, full portfolio and full fund accounting, including management fees. Which is the best model to use?
Closed door session, CFO/COO only: Simulation exercise 3, invite-only
Speakers
- Martin O'ReganChairman · Singapore Fund Directors Association (SFDA)
- Robert GromeVice Chairman · SFDA
Details
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- Focus on fraud - what would you do if caught in the crosshairs? What is best practice?
- By invitation only.
- Open only to CFOs/COOs/CCOs/CROs & CTOs from GPs and fund of funds. To register please email Nisa.Pun@informa.com.
What should GPs automate?
Speakers
- Marcus HackettChief Technology Officer · Seviora Group
- Niko RatalaCOO · ShawKwei & Partners
- Neleus LeePartner and CFO · BlueFive Capital
- Benoit DoumasCITO · Eastspring Investments
Details
- Find out how GPs are using automation to generate business value. What are the savings? How are they making it work?
Closed door session, CFO/COO only: Simulation exercise 4, invite-only
Speakers
- Maxim AfanasyevFinancial Services Industry Head, Asia Pacific and Japan · Google
Details
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- Focus on AI and digital transformation
- By invitation only.
- Open only to CFOs/COOs/CCOs/CROs & CTOs from GPs and fund of funds. To register please email Nisa.Pun@informa.com
Evening drinks reception sponsored by Corpay
Wednesday, 30 September 202614 sessions
Welcome coffee
Chair’s welcome address
Speakers
- Sanjay GujralSenior Advisor · GreenBear Group LLC
Turning around a multi-billion dollar private capital firm – ambitious growth in action
Speakers
- Abhinav GoswamiManaging Partner · Rasa Ventures
- Arijit SenguptaVenture Partner, Enterprise Tech & AI · B Capital
Details
- Redefining what operational best practice means for Asian firms. The conversation will also include discussion on industry consolidation and acquisition of strategies.
Consolidation and hiring new talent
Speakers
- Sanjay GujralSenior Advisor · GreenBear Group LLC
- Stephen HullPartner, Chief Operating Officer · Zerobridge
- Maggie BianPartner, COO · HOPU Investments
- Larry GohCFO · EZA Hill
Details
- The roles of C-suite leaders are changing. Are private capital firms planning on consolidating risk and compliance roles? How do firms balance competing priorities, tasks and the long-term mission?
Conducting valuations – best practice for private capital firms
Speakers
- Srividya GopalChair, Business Valuation Board · IVSC
The intersection of AI, cybersecurity and compliance
Speakers
- Frankie ShuaiVP of Information Security · Bitdeer
Details
- Nobody has the gold standard but firms are seeking best practice for AI and cybersecurity policies. What can go wrong? How do you future-proof your firm?
Morning coffee and networking break
The rise in continuation vehicles
Speakers
- Kher Sheng LeeManaging Director, Co-Head of APAC, Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs · AIMA
- Cathy ChanGeneral Counsel and CCO, APAC · CBRE Investment Management
- Amit ManochaGroup CFO and MD, Private Equity · Everstone Group
- Nathan MaPrincipal, Investments · Coller Capital
Details
- From conflicts of interest to exit strategies, continuation vehicles is one of the hottest topics. Find out what GPs are doing and the alternatives to continuation vehicle structures.
The $500M AUM trap: operating models that don't scale
Speakers
- Chris KummerFounder & CEO · IMAA
- Hide OhCOO · Nippon Life Global Investors Singapore
- Sandesha JaitapkarGroup Chief Operating Officer · Artha Group
- Vickram MangalgiriChief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer · RV Capital
- Aman BahelGlobal Head, Fund Services and Financial Institution Clients · TMF Group
Details
- Is there a high reliance on manual processes and centralised decision making? This session will examine why some models fail and others scale.
Networking lunch
The ODD burden – have due diligence requirements become disproportionate?
Speakers
- Gita AdvaniSenior ODD Analyst · Albourne Partners
- Igor EvangelijPrincipal · Mercer Alternatives
- Steve IiguchiDirector, Operational Due Diligence · Aksia
- Jason GarelliHead of Operational Due Diligence & Business Risk Oversight · AIA Investment Management
Details
- Join the debate covering the shift in regulatory scrutiny, heightened investor expectations and the complexity of investment strategies.
Closed door session, CFO/COO only: Managing difficult conversations as an allocator
Speakers
- Sanjay GujralSenior Advisor · GreenBear Group LLC
- Edmund TanSenior Vice President and Head of External Funds and Alternative Investments · Lighthouse Canton
Details
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- From giving feedback to managers to types of LP concerns or criticism observed across due diligence work, what feedback matters most?
- By invitation only.
- Open only to CFOs/COOs/CCOs/CROs & CTOs from GPs and fund of funds. To register please email Nisa.Pun@informa.com
When you cut off a supplier?
Speakers
- Jason GarelliHead of Operational Due Diligence & Business Risk Oversight · AIA Investment Management
- Sanjay GujralSenior Advisor · GreenBear Group LLC
Details
- How do GPs manage challenges from transitions to best in class frameworks and accuracy. What can go wrong and which standards should firms use?
Chair’s closing remarks and end of SuperReturn CFO/COO Asia 2026
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- 200+Decision makers