A Malaysian citizen aged 66, he sits on various private company boards, a public listed company board and Commissioner for SPAN (National Water Commission of Malaysia).

As a 43 year veteran in the practice of Risk Management and Risk Transfer, the art and science of developing an insurance solution has always been a passionate part of his life, bringing with him “across the board” hands-on experience.

As founder and CEO of Sterling Group, he runs a leading-edge insurance consultancy and transactional enterprise. With his leadership, the Sterling Group has grown from strength to strength since its establishment in 2000.

Today, the group comprises of eight subsidiaries, tactically founded to provide a sustainable ecosystem, to deliver a comprehensive and competitive solution to targeted industries.

Unni Kannan is a distinguished insurance professional with over 45 years of experience, specializing in the Malaysian general insurance sector, particularly in marine property and liability classes.

Key highlights of his career include:

- Education: LLB (Sons) degree from the University of Wolverhampton, enhancing his legal acumen in
navigating insurance contracts.
- Experience: With a remarkable four and a half decades in the industry, Unni Kannan offers unparalleled knowledge and wisdom.
- Claims Expertise: A former claims manager, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the claims
process.
- Insurance Consulting: Transitioning to an insurance consultant role, Unni Kannan provides expert
guidance on diverse insurance matters.
- Marine Insurance Specialist: With over 30 years of expertise in marine insurance, he excels in marine cargo, Hull and Machinery (H&M), and Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance placements.
- Marine Survey Advisory: His advisory role in a marine survey company for over 5 years involved
preparing SOPs for cargo and H&M.

Mr. Madu Lokan, a seasoned executive in the Logistics and Supply Chain industry, is a strong advocate of providing efficient service and value to the logistics and supply chain community. Currently serving as the Executive Director of TAPA APAC since 2021, Madu Lokan is also part of TAPA’s World Wide Council as well as World-Wide Change Control Board for Standards. Madu will lead the front in APAC to enhance Membership engagement, Training services and Audit & Certification programs by utilizing best practices and relevant technology products/services.

Mr. Azrul is the Operations, Technical & Compliance Director from BSI Malaysia. He is responsible for managing and delivering Assurance services to support the country’s business, and maintaining governance for accreditation on certification schemes (local and international). He has a vast experience in Information Security, IT Services Management, Cloud Services Security, Quality Systems, Business Continuity Management and Anti-Bribery Management.