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 Program Director of the Asialink Leaders Program, Charlotta Oberg leads Australia’s flagship program for Asia-capable Leaders, with a distinguished alumni network of more than 1,200, now in its 30th year.

She brings two decades of experience across four continents, equipping senior leaders with the Cultural Intelligence to succeed with Asia.

Working across business, government and not-for-profit sectors, prior roles include a cross-cultural consultant to the International Criminal Court, a cultural diversity advisor to the Swedish government, and coaching political leaders on their international engagement. Lotta has lived and worked across Asia, including China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore.

She holds a Masters Degree in Social Science from the University of Uppsala, Sweden, a brain-based coaching qualification focusing on cultural neuroscience and guest lectures in cross-cultural management to universities globally.

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

Ken is Corporate Counsel and legal advisor at a technology company 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 for the last three years.   

Catherine Mudford, Acting CEO,  Asialink Business 

Catherine Mudford is Acting CEO at Asialink Business, Australia’s National Centre for Asia Capability.    

Catherine is a senior business leader with 20+ years’ experience in international business, gained across developed and emerging markets. She has lived in Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore and worked extensively across the Asia region from these bases.   Her career to date has included roles on the client side and in consultancy, in the private sector, government and in the education sector. She joined Asialink Business in 2021 leading the development of a series of initiatives to equip Australian businesses with the skills to succeed in fast-changing Asia.  This included launching the Asialink Business Academy in 2023 and the publication this year of “Asialink Leaders:  30 Years of Asia success” showcasing stories of business success in Asia and the capabilities that enable that. 

Catherine is passionate about helping leaders and organisations build the awareness and insight to help them be successful as they work across borders.