Exclusive Preview of the 2026 Asialink Leaders Program

2026 promises to be a transformative year, with the Year of the Horse symbolising innovation, pace and bold decision-making.

Asia’s markets are evolving, driven by robust growth in South and Southeast Asia, surging consumer demand, and rapid digital adoption. However, rising geopolitical complexities and trade disruptions demand agility and innovation. Developing capabilities for navigating Asia’s shifting markets and policy landscapes is key for success in the Year of the Fire Horse. The Asialink Leaders Program, Australia’s premier professional development program on Asia, can equip you and your organisation with deep insights, practical skills and invaluable networks crucial for success in the world's most dynamic region.

Join us for a preview of the Asialink Leaders Program 2026. Hear from program alumnus Ken Ooi as he shares how the program develops Asia capability and leadership skills which are pivotal for engaging with the region, and find out how the Asialink Leaders Program can equip you for success with Asia.

What You'll Gain from this Session

• A preview of the Asialink Leaders Program 2026, and how it equips leaders with the latest trends, insights, and skills needed to seize opportunities, manage risks, and forge partnerships in our region for long-term success – in the year of the Horse and beyond.

Guest Speakers
Lotta Oberg, Program Director, Asialink Leaders Program, Asialink Business

Ken Ooi, Corporate Counsel, Legal – Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure, Singapore, 2022 Leaders Program alumnus

Webinar Details

• DATE: Wednesday 11 February 2026

• TIME: 1.00pm – 1.30pm AEDT

  
  If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Asialink Business team at asialinkbusiness-events@unimelb.edu.au.

  Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Lotta Oberg, Program Director, Asialink Leaders Program, Asialink Business

As Asialink Leaders Program Director, Lotta brings two decades of cross-cultural consulting experience on four continents, across private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Her diverse career includes roles as a cross-cultural consultant to the International Criminal Court, a cultural diversity advisor to the Swedish public sector, and both a social entrepreneur and a leader in global organisations. Having lived and worked extensively across Asia—including China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore—Lotta brings deep regional expertise to her work.

Committed to empowering professionals for success in Asia, she is proud to lead the flagship Asialink Leaders Program, now in its 30th year of equipping Australian leaders with capabilities and connections to thrive in the region.

Ken Ooi, Corporate Counsel, Legal – Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure, Singapore, 2022 Leaders Program alumnus

Ken is Corporate Counsel, Legal - AWS Infrastructure at Amazon Web Services based in Singapore. 

Previously, Ken was Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills and Senior Lawyer at Clayton Utz. He is both a qualified lawyer and accountant, becoming a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. 

A 2022 Asialink Leaders Alumni, he is also a pro-bono advocate and a Singapore resident since two years.