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Post-Merger Integration Conference (PMIC) 2026
Where deal value becomes reality
Master Operating Models, Governance, & Digital Integration After the Deal
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Event Brief: PMIC 2026
The Post-Merger Integration Conference (PMIC) 2026, convening on May 20 in Singapore, is the definitive executive forum for leaders tasked with converting complex transactions into sustainable value. This exclusive gathering brings together 150+ senior decision-makers, including corporate acquirers, private equity operating partners, and integration leads responsible for the critical first 100 days of post-deal success. By focusing on essential pillars such as operating models, governance, and talent alignment, the program delivers practical frameworks and peer-led case studies designed to accelerate synergies and build scalable operating platforms across the APAC region.
What to expect
A full day designed for senior M&A and integration leaders
Meet your peers
Connect with 150+ corporate development leaders and integration executives from across APAC
Learn from practitioners
Real-world case studies and executive interviews from complex integrations.
Take home frameworks
Practical playbooks for the first 100 days and governance structures.
Networking reception
Close the day with executive drinks and informal conversations.
APAC-specific insights
Strategies for Asia's unique regulatory and cultural challenges.
Benchmark your approach
Compare your integration strategy with peers from leading firms.
Conference Topics
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Target Operating Models
The First 100 Days
Cross-Border Governance
Integration Management Offices
Digital & Data Integration
Talent & Culture Alignment
Synergy Tracking
RegTech & Compliance
Featured Speakers
Confirmed speakers and more to be announced
Varun Parma
Associate Partner, EY Parthenon
Marguerite Bolze
Regional Partner, Fifth Chrome
Eng Kwang Meng
Head of Integration Office AP, Schaeffler Singapore
Karunesh Prasad
CEO, Change Et Al.
Garrett Vaz
Director, American Discovery Capital
Shivaji Das
Managing Director, Industrial Growth Platform Inc. (IGPI)
Martin O’Regan
Founder and Managing Director, Solas; Chairman, Singapore Fund Directors Association (SFDA)
Emily Low
Senior Partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Damayanti Shahani
Managing Director, Principium Consulting; Founder and Managing Director, Principium
Steve Knabl
Managing Partner, Wealth Management Alliance
James Wong
Director (Legal), Lex Advocatus (PMIC Hall Co-Chairman)
Yinn Ewe
Chief Human Resources Officer, Hitachi Asia
Tim Wieringa
People Transformation Director - Partner for Innovation & Excellence, Hive17 Consulting Pte Ltd
Yew Heng Lim
GM Director, Public Affairs, Transformation, & PMI, Grab; Board Advisor, Mergers & Acquisitions Association (Singapore)
Reza Riduan
Head of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)- New Energy & Renewables, Gentari; Petronas
Ryan Lin
Director, Bayfront Law
Siong Yoong
Founder, Verdict™; VALLARIS™
Elsa Leung
M&A Deal Integration/Implementation Lead, SHELL
Markus Schneider
Founder & Managing Partner, Cobalt Value Partners
Kriya Pillay
Ex-Head of PMI, Property Guru
Ben Cooke
Founder & Chairman, Dominion
Therese Wei-Min Tan
Director, Monitor Deloitte
Mannu Sangganeria
Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, Linde
Rohaan Mihir Mehta
Sr. Manager, Corporate Strategy, Grab
Xiang Jie Chung
Vice President for Finance, Carro
Saravanan Rathakrishnan
Legal Counsel, Trowers & Hamlins (Singapore) LLP
Justin George Rebano
Vice President for IT Operations, SM Retail | Former CIO, Shell Philippines
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Early bird pricing is available for a limited time, and qualified corporate practitioners may apply for a limited number of sponsored passes.
Association Member
Special registration rate for IMAA members and M&A association members.
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Complimentary passes for qualified corporate practitioners. Applications are limited and subject to approval.
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Early bird pricing is available for a limited time, and qualified corporate practitioners may apply for a limited number of sponsored passes.
Standard Rate
Full access to all conference sessions, networking opportunities, and official event materials.
$
500
Association Member
Special registration rate for IMAA members and M&A association members.
$
300
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Complimentary passes for qualified corporate practitioners. Applications are limited and subject to approval.
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Unwind and connect during a dedicated networking hour with industry leaders, speakers, and professionals, even if you can’t attend the full sessions.
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Agenda
May 20, 2026 • Post-Merger Integration Conference (PMIC)
08:00
Networking
09:00
Talk
Welcome Address
Opening remarks setting the tone for the day.
Yew Heng Lim
Group MD, Public Affairs, PMI, Transformation, Grab;
Board Member, Mergers & Acquisitions Association (Singapore)
09:15
Chairman Address
Hall Chairman's Address
Strategic context for post-merger integration.
James Wong
Director (Legal), Lex Advocatus
09:25
Keynote
Designing the Modern Target Operating Model
This session explores how leading organizations define future-state operating models that effectively balance autonomy, speed, and enterprise-wide scale. We will examine the strategic frameworks required to navigate complex post-merger integration while maintaining operational momentum. Attendees will gain insights into harmonizing diverse asset classes and deal lifecycles to ensure long-term value creation.
Saravanan Rathakrishnan
Legal Counsel, Trowers & Hamlins (Singapore) LLP
09:45
Panel
Breaking the Silos – Aligning Finance, HR, and IT
To achieve true organizational agility, businesses must bridge the traditional gaps between Finance, HR, and IT by establishing a unified governance framework. This strategic alignment ensures that data flows seamlessly across departments, allowing leadership to make rapid, high-stakes decisions backed by a single source of truth. By integrating these core functions, companies can accelerate their operational velocity without compromising the essential checks and balances required for long-term stability.
Varun Parma
[Moderator] Associate Partner, EY Parthenon
Elsa Leung
M&A Deal Integration/Implementation Lead, SHELL
Kriya Pillay
Ex-Head of PMI, Property Guru
Xiang Jie
VP Finance, Carro
Rohaan Mihir Mehta
Sr Manager, Corporate Strategy, Grab
10:25
Break
Morning Coffee Break & Networking
10:55
Talk
Fireside Chat: Checklist Governance to Real-Time Oversight
This fireside chat explores the critical shift from traditional, manual checklists to sophisticated, real-time oversight within modern Integration Management Offices. Senior executives will discuss how leveraging data-driven dashboards and advanced digital tools allows for more agile decision-making and transparency during complex post-merger integrations. The conversation aims to provide a candid look at the practical evolution of IMOs as they transition toward tech-enabled governance to drive deal value.
Mannu Sangganeria
[Moderator] Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, Linde
Garrett Vaz
Director, American Discovery Capital
Therese Wei-Min Tan
Director, Monitor Deloitte
11:15
Case Study/Keynote
Keynote: The Invisible Layer of PMI: Ownership Structures, Control & Fiduciary Risk Post-Acquisition
This session explores how hidden governance and legal frameworks dictate the ultimate success or failure of a deal long after the ink has dried. Participants will gain critical insights into managing fiduciary exposure and navigating complex control shifts during the high-stakes period of post-acquisition integration.
Ben Cooke
Founder & Chairman, Dominion
11:50
Lunch
Networking Lunch
Deepen connections and exchange integration experiences.
12:50
Keynote
The People Inside the Wires: Why IT Carve-Out Success Is a Talent and Operating Model Story
Most post-merger integration thinking treats IT as a technology workstream and people strategy as a separate function. From the buy-side of a major upstream gas asset carve-out, the IT integration outcomes were determined by people and operating model decisions first — retention of technical institutional knowledge, leadership clarity on capability ownership, and TSA designs that froze the wrong operating model. This session shares specific lessons from inside a complex separation, with practical implications for how integration leaders should think about the talent and operating model dimensions of any IT-heavy deal.
Justin George Rebano
Vice President for IT Operations, SM Retail
| Former CIO, Shell Philippines
13:20
Panel
The Synergy Multiplier - Is People Integration Your Most Undervalued Lever?
While financial milestones often lead the post-merger agenda, the human element is the ultimate driver of long-term value. But why do so many organizations treat cultural alignment as an afterthought rather than a strategic priority? When leadership fails to intentionally blend distinct corporate identities, the resulting friction quietly erodes the very efficiencies the deal was meant to capture. Ultimately, the question isn't just how much value a merger looks like on paper, but whether you are actively unlocking the collaborative power of your people to turn that potential into reality.
Marguerite Bolze
Regional Partner, Fifth Chrome
Karunesh Prasad
CEO, Change Et. Al
Tim Wieringa
[Moderator] People Transformation Director, Hive17 Consulting
Yinn Ewe
CHRO, Hitachi Asia
14:00
Talk
The Integration Nexus: Bridging Energy Resilience and Digital Transformation
An exclusive dialogue exploring how leading organizations in Southeast Asia navigate the complexities of Post-Merger Integration (PMI). This session unpacks the critical “Day One” challenges of aligning legacy, asset-heavy operations with agile, digitally driven models, offering practical insights on building resilience, accelerating integration, and unlocking long-term value.
Yew Heng Lim
[Interviewer] GM Director, Public Affairs, Transformation, & PMI, Grab; Board Advisor, Mergers & Acquisitions Association (Singapore)
Reza Riduan
Head of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)- New Energy & Renewables, Gentari; Petronas
14:30
Break
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
15:00
Panel
Governance and Compliance in Cross-Border Integrations for Fund Managers
An overview of corporate governance requirements and oversight mechanisms used by Fund Managers required to harmonize divergent corporate cultures, regulatory and legal standards. This session addresses how Fund Managers and their boards maintain visibility and control over entities while ensuring long-term institutional integrity.
Martin O’Regan
[Moderator] Founder, Solas Fiduciary Servies; Chairman, Singapore Fund Directors Association (SFDA)
Emily Low
Senior Partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Damayanti Shahani
Managing Director, Principium Consulting
Steve Knabl
Managing Partner, Wealth Management Alliance
15:40
Keynote
Integration Governance in Multi-Market Environments
A practical exploration of managing integration across regions, industries, and regulatory environments. This session highlights how structured decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and execution rigor translate deal strategy into operational outcomes.
Eng Kwang Meng
Head of Integration Office AP, Schaeffler
16:00
Panel
SEA and NEA M&A Integration Strategies
Navigating the diverse regulatory and cultural landscapes of Southeast and Northeast Asia requires a nuanced approach to post-merger integration. This session offers executive perspectives on emerging regional deal trends, highlighting the specific integration risks and operational hurdles unique to the Asian market. By examining successful case studies, leaders will gain actionable insights into crafting long-term growth strategies that maximize value and ensure stability across these dynamic economies.
Siong Yoong
[Moderator] Founder, Verdict™ ; VALLARIS™
Markus Schneider
Founder & Managing Partner, Cobalt Value Partners
Shivaji Das
Managing Director, Industrial Growth Platform Inc. (IGPI)
Ryan Lin
Director, Bayfront Law
16:40
Networking
Executive Networking & Drinks
An elegant conclusion to the day’s sessions. Connect with industry peers and speakers over curated refreshments.
Sponsors and Partners
Global Lead Host
Regional Partner
Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)
The Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) is a not – for – profit think tank for Mergers & Acquisitions which pursues research and provides educational certificate programs, workshops, resources, and expert knowledge in the field of M&A. We provide premier quality continuing education for professionals and organizations across the globe.
Mergers & Acquisitions Association (Singapore)
SG M&A is a pioneering organization connecting M&A professionals in the Asia Pacific region. We are part of the International Federation of Mergers & Acquisitions (IFM&A), a global platform for M&A professionals, driving industry innovation, and shaping the future of strategic transactions. Our Mission is to foster collaboration and excellence in the M&A industry.
Gold Sponsor
DOMINION
Dominion works with institutions to meet their governance needs and help family offices to protect their wealth beyond borders and through generations. Their independence ensures they are focused purely on your interests driven by our deep knowledge and practice trained & lead approach.
Networking Sponsors
Singapore Fund Directors Association Ltd (SFDA)
SFDA is an industry-driven initiative established to create and support an ecosystem within Singapore’s financial industry for fund directors. The SFDA is the fund director’s destination where they will be part of an ecosystem and community peopled by thought leaders, experts and service providers in the fund's investment sector from Singapore and other countries.
KNOVOS
Founded in 2002, Knovos is a global legal technology and data intelligence company serving 1,800+ clients across law firms, corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies, including 54% of the Am Law 100, 40% of the Fortune 100, and 70% of the Global Top 20 Law Firms, with 45,000+ active users worldwide.
Partners
International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC)
IVSC is a non-profit organisation dedicated to establishing and promoting global valuation standards to serve the public interest. Our mission is to enhance the quality and credibility of valuation practices worldwide.
Change Et Al.
Change Et Al. is a change management consulting firm that prides itself on harnessing organizations' full potential through well-crafted solutions encompassing people, process, and culture.
