Kian Yew Ong

Verified Expert in Digital Transformation

Chief Executive Officer, PIKOM (National Tech Association of Malaysia)

20+ years in ICT leadership and association management, representing 1,500+ companies covering 80% of Malaysia’s tech industry.

Core Expertise
ICT Industry Advocacy & Government Policy
International IT Association Leadership (WITSA, ASOCIO)
Digital Economy Strategy & Talent Development
National & Regional Tech Ecosystem Building
Tech Event & Conference Management
Offshoring & IT-BPO Services Coordination
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure Promotion
Bio

Kian Yew Ong is CEO of PIKOM, Malaysia’s National Tech Association representing 2,000+ companies and 80% of the nation’s tech trade. A Strathclyde graduate with 20+ years in ICT, including Oracle and IBM, he also served as ASOCIO Secretary-General and represents PIKOM globally. He champions Malaysia’s digital jobs, talent, and data center growth.

Education

– Bachelor’s Degree: University of Strathclyde, Scotland

Skill

– Strategic & Industry Leadership: ICT Governance | Industry Association Management | Public & Private Policy Advocacy | International IT Diplomacy
– Ecosystem & Infrastructure Development: Digital Economy Strategy | Digital Infrastructure Promotion | Talent Benchmarking & Growth | Sector Chapter Leadership
– Professional Services & Collaboration: Consulting (Oracle, IBM) | Offshoring & IT-BPO Coordination | Event Planning & Conference Management
– Soft Skills & Influence: Stakeholder Engagement | Conference Speaking | Multicultural Communication | Government Negotiation

Work Experience

2022 – Present

CEO
PIKOM (The National Tech Association of Malaysia)

– Leads Malaysia’s national ICT association representing ~1,500 member firms and 80% of the country’s tech trade.
– Oversees all PIKOM operations and its event arm, PIKOM Services Sdn Bhd.
– Represents Malaysia at global forums like WITSA and ASOCIO, and advocates ICT policy to the government

2022 – Present
– 2023 (Dec)

Council Member
PIKOM

– Elected to PIKOM’s Council (2023–2025 term), demonstrating trust and recognition from peers .

– 2023 (Dec)
2013

Secretary General
ASOCIO

– Oversaw regional ICT industry collaboration across the Asia-Oceania region

2013
2000s – 2022

Director, Enterprise & Public Sector
Fusionex International

– Developed enterprise and public sector solutions, including trade facilitation technologies.
– Built stakeholder relationships to drive adoption of advanced tech in business and government

2000s – 2022

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