The Business Show Asia 2026

Leadership rarely follows a straight line - especially when you are building credibility, influence, and resilience in fast- moving environments. In this keynote, Ciyi shares a candid perspective on her journey as a woman in leadership: the defining moments that accelerated her growth, the setbacks that sharpened her judgement, and the choices that helped her step into bigger roles with confidence.

She will translate those experiences into practical, executive-ready takeaways for founders and leaders: how to “lead up” and align stakeholders, how to make decisions with imperfect information, how to build teams that execute at speed, and how to develop a leadership style that is authentic - without compromising on clarity or standards.

Grounded in her current remit leading cross-border payments across Asia Pacific, she will also share how leaders can think about growth in a world where customers, partners, and opportunities increasingly span markets - highlighting the leadership disciplines needed to operate across cultures, time zones, and complex ecosystems.