In Conjunction with Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI)

Mr. Rob Smith

Rob is a seasoned industry advisor with over 20 years of experience leading transformation across the Education and Public Sector. As Director, Industry Advisor for Education, Rob works closely with national ministries, institutional leaders, and policy makers to shape forward-looking strategies that strengthen education systems, promote digital equity, and build institutional resilience. His deep regional expertise—particularly in Southeast Asia—combined with a practical understanding of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, enables him to guide leaders in navigating the evolving intersection of policy, pedagogy, and innovation. Rob is a trusted voice in engagements focused on modernizing education, fostering public-private collaboration, and unlocking the societal potential of technology.

Ms. Maureen Parthasarathy

  • Experience:
    20 years’ experience in various Talent Development roles such as Technical Training Facilitation, Training Resource Manager and Talent Development Project Director. Currently the Chief Talent Consulting Director, engaging with Huawei’s top telecommunication operator clients.

  • Expertise:
    Digital Transformation Solutions for Talent and Strategic Competency Development Projects: Benchmarking Job role or Skill-based Competence Models, Implement Job role or Skill-based Assessments, Talent Gap Analysis and Planning, Learning Strategy Design

  • Recent Consultancy Projects:
    Digital Transformation Talent Strategy- Annual Development Planning- Technical Competency Assessment Services