Alex C.K. Yap

Head of Data Engineering / AI Governance Lead

CelcomDigi

About Alex C.K. Yap

Alex C.K. Yap is a senior Data, AI, and Digital Transformation leader with more than 25 years of experience across telecommunications, financial services, insurance, oil & gas, and technology sectors in Asia(2 of which are Global Fortune 500). He currently leads enterprise data and AI architecture initiatives, focusing on data governance, AI governance, enterprise architecture, analytics, and digital transformation at scale.

Throughout his career, Alex has held leadership roles spanning data strategy, architecture, governance, advanced analytics, and AI innovation. He has led large-scale data modernization programs, enterprise AI adoption, cloud transformation, and governance frameworks across multinational organizations. Alex is also the creator of the CDLER™ AI Risk Assessment Framework, a practical approach designed to help organizations balance AI innovation with governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

At this forum, Alex will share practical insights on managing AI risks while enabling responsible and sustainable AI adoption within modern enterprises.