23 May 2025 –– PARIMA concluded its second Next-Gen Risk Takers challenge, a dynamic speaking competition designed to empower emerging risk professionals by providing them with a platform to share their insights and experiences with a live audience.
Nine risk managers from various industries applied for the challenge, with three finalists selected to compete in the finals. Each finalist had 15 minutes to deliver their speech and respond to questions from both the audience and a distinguished panel of judges, aiming to impress with their clarity, confidence, and on-the-spot thinking.
The three finalists who took centre stage were:
- Muhammad Uzair Abd Rais, Assistant Vice President at Khazanah Nasional Berhad
- Nurbaitee Ismail, Risk & Insurance Manager at Petrofac (Malaysia-PM304) Limited
- Haslinda Safiah Hassan, Risk Information System Executive at Petronas
After a compelling round of speeches, the judges deliberated and selected Muhammad Uzair Abd Rais as the winner of the Next-Gen Risk Takers, Kuala Lumpur Edition, joining our first-round winner –– Daisuke Kamei from Japan.
“I’m truly excited to be coming to Singapore and deeply honoured to have won this challenge. This opportunity allows me to reflect on my journey, prepare for what lies ahead, and share my story. I’m also looking forward to hearing the experiences and insights of others,” said Uzair.
“I’m inspired to see rising risk professionals from diverse industries come together ––exchanging insights, learning from one another, and building meaningful connections. This platform empowers them to broaden their perspectives, sharpen their skills, and shape the future of risk management,” said Annacel A. Natividad, President of PARIMA.
Following the success of this inaugural speaking challenge, PARIMA is excited to announce that the Next-Gen Risk Takers will be hosted in Mumbai, India on 13 June 2025, and in Hong Kong on 25 September 2025. These challenges aim to continue fostering the next generation of risk leaders, providing them with opportunities to engage, learn, and grow within the industry.
For more information about Next-Gen Risk Takers and upcoming events, visit https://parima.org/.
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The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the risk management profession across Asia-Pacific. Through its events, partnerships, and educational initiatives, PARIMA empowers risk professionals with resources, connections, and knowledge to navigate today’s complex risk landscape. With more than 2,600 members representing over 1,300 companies, PARIMA collaborates with 31 partners to foster resilience, growth, and dialogue within the APAC risk management community.
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