Datuk Leong Siew Mun is a Professional Engineer and Chartered Engineer. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy from Renssellear Polytechnic Institute, USA, specializing in the field of intelligent transportation system (ITS) and its application in urban management. He was the former Executive Director of City Hall Kuala Lumpur and has accumulated more than 35 years of project management and road transport infrastructure planning and operation experience. He is currently the visiting Professor and chair holder of the University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia - SENA Smart City Research & Development Chair as well as the Adjunct Professor for the Civil Engineering Department of University Malaya. He is also the group technical advisor for SENA group of companies. He is actively involved in Asia Pacific ITS activities locally or abroad. Besides as one of the board members of Asia Pacific ITS and ITS Malaysia, he also holds other portfolio in many professional institutions. As the Chairman of the National Committee on ISO/TC204 for Malaysia, he leads a committee responsible for the standardization of ITS standards for Malaysia.
Karen graduated with honors in Information Technology from Harris University, United States, and earned an MBA from MMU. With 24 years of experience, she has developed expertise in information technology, customer experience management, data center management, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Her career began at Standard Chartered Bank, UK, and includes roles at MIMOS Berhad, JARING Communications Sdn Bhd, and ViTrox Corporations Berhad. Karen's expertise covers big data, network management, cloud computing, smart factory solutions, and academic development. At V-ONE, she focuses on strategic academia development, forming cross-industry alliances, and preparing professionals for future technological advancements. She also has extensive experience in consulting, training, and developing technology solutions, with a strong commitment to advancing Industry 4.0 and addressing future business challenges.
