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Mr Khiaw Hong Ong representing Singapore Mr Khiaw Hong Ong Executive Committee REPRESENTING: Singapore Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Marija Boshkovska Jankovski representing North Macedonia Marija Boshkovska Jankovski Executive Committee REPRESENTING: North Macedonia (Republic of) Central Register of Republic of North Macedonia Marija Boshkovska joined Central register of the Republic of Macedonia in August, 2017 as General Director of the Institution. As professional in business economics and financial accounting management, she has been involved in the implementation of numerous development projects - essential for the progress of the Central register. Her vision for the Central register arises directly from the needs of the private sector and all service users (including foreign and domestic investors), and from the institutional need to access and share up-to-date information in order to increase the efficiency of their work. Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Abdul Alim Abdullah representing Malaysia Abdul Alim Abdullah Inaugural Executive Committee Member REPRESENTING: Malaysia Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Malta 2023 17th - 20th October Together - Building Bridges, Sharing Experiences The conference highlighted the role of registries as custodians of transparency, accountability, and trust in the global business environment. Discussions centred on the establishment and management of Beneficial Owner (BO) Registers, the strengthening of anti-money laundering frameworks, and the oversight associated with FATF evaluations. Digital transformation was a key theme, with registries exploring how technological solutions could streamline operations, improve data integrity, and enhance cross-border cooperation. Participants examined how digitisation and electronic systems are supporting regulatory compliance, enabling better risk detection, and reducing administrative burdens. Corporate Service Provider (CSP) solutions and interoperability across jurisdictions were also identified as critical to advancing registry effectiveness. The forum further considered the growing responsibilities of registries in areas such as supervision, enforcement, and the implementation of global standards. Case studies and shared experiences demonstrated how innovation and cooperation are shaping the future of registry services. Highlights included: In-depth presentations and panel discussions on transparency and beneficial ownership. Examination of AML obligations and lessons learned from international oversight processes. Exploration of digital solutions and cross-border interoperability. Practical insights into balancing registry innovation with compliance and enforcement. The event reaffirmed the pivotal role registries play in safeguarding integrity and supporting sustainable business growth, while equipping participants with strategies to strengthen governance and facilitate international cooperation. HOSTED BY: Malta Business Registry (MBR) Past Conferences Select a Year

Rob Hayes representing Australia Rob Hayes Assistant Secretary REPRESENTING: Australia Australian Registry Business Services Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Neville Harris representing New Zealand Neville Harris President REPRESENTING: New Zealand Companies Office Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Kunjappa Latha representing Singapore Kunjappa Latha Assistant Secretary REPRESENTING: Singapore Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority Ms K Latha is a Senior Assistant Director with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). She is currently attached to the Registry Services Department in ACRA where she advises the department on registration matters and is involved in projects including reviewing key work processes and relevant policies. Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Caroline Egesa representing Uganda Caroline Egesa 2020 Conference Director REPRESENTING: Uganda Uganda Registration Services Bureau Caroline Egesa joins the CRF Executive Committee as the Conference Director and liaison for the 2020 CRF Conference. Caroline is a result oriented and competent Advocate of the High Court of Uganda and all Courts subordinate with 9 years’ experience spanning across corporate secretarial, commercial law and corporate and finance management. She also has experience in administration and human resource management having carried out roles that required such skills. Caroline holds an Honors degree in Law from Makerere University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) UK, Uganda Law Society (ULS), East African Law Society (EALS). Previously, Caroline worked with Diamond Trust Bank for 4 years as Company Secretary, Head Legal and Head of the Debt Recovery Unit having worked as Company Secretary of National Bank of Commerce prior to joining Diamond Trust Bank. Caroline also served as Associate Partner and Administrator with Muwema and Mugerwa Advocates for 4 years. Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Michael Brosnahan representing New Zealand Michael Brosnahan Secretary REPRESENTING: New Zealand Companies Office Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Conductor Paul Masena representing Botswana Conductor Paul Masena Executive Committee REPRESENTING: Botswana Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) Mr Conductor Paul Masena was appointed as the inaugural Registrar General of CIPA in August 2013. He is charged with driving the strategic direction of the Authority and ensuring that CIPA delivers its mandate as per the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority Act, 2011. Mr Masena joined the then Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (ROCIP) in 1999 as a Commercial Officer and rose through the ranks to Commercial Officer – Head of Companies and Business Names (2001), Senior Commercial Officer – Head of Copyright Section (2003), Principal Commercial Officer – Head of Companies Division (2007), Deputy Registrar (2009), Registrar (2011), until he become the Registrar General at the newly created parastatal (CIPA). He is credited with putting in place processes that significantly reduced the turn-around times for registering companies in Botswana, spearheading the amendments of the Companies Act, Copyright Act and the Industrial Property Act, and leading the transformation of ROCIP to an autonomous body. Mr Masena has also cemented CIPA’s relationship with international bodies such as the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) and the Corporate Registers Forum among others, ensuring that all CIPA activities are based on international standards. A seasoned professional who has extensive experience in both Copyright and Industrial Property, Mr Masena was elected to chair ARIPO Administrative Council from 2009 to 2011. During his tenure as chairperson, ARIPO adopted the Swakopmund Protocol on Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Folklore, approved a new organogram transforming ARIPO into a more effective organisation and registered a surplus budget. Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Abu Dhabi, United Emirates 2015 8th - 12th March Corporate Registration as a Driving Force for Entrepreneurship The 2015 Corporate Registers Forum conference was hosted by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). The 11th Annual Conference of the Corporate Registers Forum was held in Abu Dhabi from Sunday 8th March to Thursday 12th March 2015. A number of delegates joined the optional study tour to the Dubai Department of Economic Development on Sunday 15th. The theme for the conference was “Corporate Registration as a Driving Force for Entrepreneurship" HOSTED BY: Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) Past Conferences Select a Year

Ada Chung representing Hong Kong SAR Ada Chung Treasurer REPRESENTING: Hong Kong, China Companies Registry Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni