ALB Conversations: Anom Sedayu, Vice-President Legal, PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Anom Sedayu is the Vice-President Legal at PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), which was recently named Transportation and Logistics In-House Team of the Year at the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2024. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing corporate legal matters and…
ALB Conversations: Adam Au, General Counsel, Toys"R"Us Asia
Adam Au, general counsel at Toys"R"Us Asia, talks about how a good in-house counsel can fashion the role in ways specific to the company, why he prizes team members who demonstrate original thinking and a willingness to revamp how the department operates, and what he does to stay up to date with emerging legal trends and technologies.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Keiko Minami, Head of Legal, APAC & ANZ, Darktrace
Keiko Minami, head of legal for APAC & ANZ at cybersecurity firm Darktrace, talks about how her career journey so far has been a “profound and interesting adventure,” what the secret sauce is for a high-performing team, and why thinking in the shoes of someone she aspires to be helps her get through difficult situations.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: John McLean, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, Vistra
John McLean, general counsel and chief legal officer of Vistra, talks about why businesses should focus on being both smart and healthy, what particular qualities he looks for in the lawyers he hires, and how he is determined to “enjoy every sandwich.”
ALB Conversations: Ryan Chung, Head of Legal for Southeast Asia, Klook
Ryan Chung, head of legal for Southeast Asia at online travel agency Klook, talks about why the one lesson that’s stuck with him through his career is the value of empathy; how he greatly values external lawyers who have a genuine interest in the company and are invested in its success; and why people don’t quit bad jobs, only bad managers.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Penny Koo, general counsel and company secretary, AIA Singapore
Penny Koo, general counsel and company secretary of AIA Singapore, talks about why having a team with diverse talent is a strategy she espouses, how she uses the rock-pebble-sand approach to ascertain her priorities, and why all advice—no matter how sound and accurate it is—needs to be concise and compelling.
ALB Conversations: Richard Kurniadi, General Counsel, Kimberly-Clark Softex
Richard Kurniadi, general counsel of Indonesia’s Kimberly-Clark Softex, talks about why sometimes the legal function needs to push the boundaries without breaking the limit, how he wants his team to “play to win” instead of just "playing not to lose,” and why he’s a big fan of external lawyers who also have experience as in-house counsel.
ALB Conversations: Gerry Amann, General Counsel - Growth Markets, Accenture
Gerry Amann, General Counsel - Growth Markets at Accenture, talks about how he builds teams on integrity, courage, empowerment, and resilience; how the best relationships are based in two-way dialogue and intensive listening; and why there are no bad teams, only bad leaders.
ALB Conversations: Ramya Mohan, Vice President and Asia-Pacific General Counsel, Huhtamaki
Ramya Mohan, Vice President and Asia-Pacific General Counsel at Finnish food packaging company Huhtamaki, champions a lean, adaptable legal team, emphasizing curiosity and ethical values. Mohan values external lawyers who offer clear advice and understand business context. Her guiding principle? Clear intentions and responsible choices. Mohan's leadership integrates legal expertise with business acumen, driving sustainable growth in packaging.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Emi Takeda and Takamasa Makita, Managing Directors, Legal, Accenture Japan
Takeda and Makita Takamasa, managing directors in the legal department at Accenture Japan, discuss the leadership lessons they have learnt, the importance of company culture, and the best advice they have received.