Amor McLang
Amor McLang
Convenor - Digital Pilipinas
Convenor - Digital Pilipinas
Convenor - Digital Pilipinas
Makati (Philippines)
Makati (Philippines)
Makati (Philippines)
Fintech in South East Asia: the best solution for building impact
Fintech in South East Asia: the best solution for building impact
Fintech in South East Asia: the best solution for building impact
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Finance Stage
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Finance Stage
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Finance Stage
June 27th
June 27th
June 27th
As a known movement maker across ASEAN, Amor Maclang has led cross-functional and cross-border collaborations among regional and national line agencies, industry leaders, academes, policymakers, and various stakeholders both from the private and public sectors.
Specializing in high-impact, high-risk, high-value, and highly regulated industries, Amor is a leading advocate of nascent technology adoption, renewable energy, public health, tourism, urban planning, and financial services.
As the convenor of Digital Pilipinas, the largest private sector-led movement for creating an innovation and a technology ecosystem in the Philippines, Amor continuously champions the mass uptake of blockchain, web 3.0, cryptocurrency, e-commerce, and fintech to raise the country’s innovation quotient and has led both the domestic and global trajectory of the movement.
Domestically, Amor is currently one of the advisors of the Department of Trade and Industry, DTI-Board of Investments, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Information and Communications Technology, and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority and previously an advisor for the Department of Finance and the Department of Health initiating transformational change in line with her mission to transform the country into diverse antifragile ecosystems.
Globally, Amor has represented the fintech and blockchain private sector during the Joint Economic Committee meeting for Hungary and Switzerland. She is also the Co-founder of One ASEAN Fintech Movement, the coming together of industry leaders and changemakers across ASEAN to build a sustainable digital economy that will bring the region at the forefront of innovation and serves as the Global Chair for Digital Economies and Literacy for G100, comprised of a league of luminaries of eminence and excellence including Nobel Laureates, Heads of States, Ministers, Businesswomen, Philanthropists, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Corporate and Community Leaders.
Amor was also given an honorary doctorate degree from Rai University for her relentless work in the technology and innovations industry in ASEAN and all across the globe. She has also led initiatives with various cross-border partnerships with ASEAN, Israel, Hungary, Japan, Hongkong, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Amor is the first Filipina to win the highly prestigious Singapore Fintech Festival ASEAN Fintech Leader Award and commended as the Fintech Woman Leader of the Year from the Women Leading Change Awards.
Amor's commitment to fostering a robust digital future extends beyond her current endeavors. She is a founding member of the International Digital Economies Association (IDEA), a pioneering organization uniting industry leaders across diverse sectors to shape a more connected and innovative global digital landscape. Recognizing the importance of continuous learning and leadership development, Amor has recently been accepted into the prestigious MIT Management Global Programs' IDEAS Asia Pacific Program (Class of 2024). This intensive program equips participants with the knowledge and frameworks to tackle complex sustainability challenges, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change through collaborative innovation.
Furthermore, Amor serves as the Asia Chairman of the Global Fintech Alliance (GFA). This alliance represents a unique opportunity to create a powerful ecosystem for positive change in the global financial landscape. By pooling resources, sharing knowledge, and fostering innovation, the GFA aims to benefit businesses and consumers while positioning the represented regions at the forefront of the digital finance revolution. This leadership role underscores Amor's dedication to promoting financial inclusion and responsible innovation across Asia.
Amor's influence extends even further as the Convenor of Digital ASEAN. This organization champions technology as a core advocacy tool, employing a multifaceted strategy to unify the region under a single digital economy. Digital ASEAN works towards seamless integration across the member states' digital landscapes, fostering collaboration and economic growth. By showcasing the immense potential of a unified ASEAN digital space, the organization attracts vital investment and government support to fuel further development. Crucially, Digital ASEAN fosters trust and strong relationships between business leaders and government officials through effective advocacy and ecosystem management. This collaborative environment is key to fostering innovation and progress across Southeast Asia.
Amor's leadership extends to the global stage as well. She holds the prestigious position of Global Tech Advocates (London, UK) Chair for the Philippines. Global Tech Advocates is a unique grassroots tech community uniting the private sector across the globe. This network of over 30,000 business leaders, experts, and investors works collaboratively to advocate for the betterment of the global tech industry. Their mission is to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where startups, established corporations, policymakers, and academics can exchange knowledge, ideas, and experiences to drive positive change across the entire tech sector.
Amor's involvement in these diverse organizations highlights her unwavering dedication to shaping a future where technology empowers positive change, financial inclusion, and regional collaboration across Southeast Asia and beyond. Her influence extends not only to her home country but also contributes to the betterment of the global tech landscape.
She is the Co-Founder and Chief Reputation Architect of GeiserMaclang, the leading company in special situations, risks, issues, and crises. For 25 years, GeiserMaclang has enabled various brands to hit their business goals while being a force for good for the country.
Among her many roles across multiple organizations, Amor is also a recognized speaker and panelist addressing regional and national audiences to enable innovative solutions and partnerships to steer the country toward digital transformation.
Globally Award-Winning Fintech Leader, Brand Architect, Movement Maker,
Risk/Crisis/Reputation Strategist, Marketing & Communications Innovator GeiserMaclang
Marketing Communications Inc.
Convenor, Digital Pilipinas
Founding Member, International Digital Economies Association (IDEA)
Convenor, Digital ASEAN
Asia Chairman of the Global Fintech Alliance (GFA)
Chair, Philippines, Global Tech Advocates (London, UK)
Co-Founder, Astrolabe
As a known movement maker across ASEAN, Amor Maclang has led cross-functional and cross-border collaborations among regional and national line agencies, industry leaders, academes, policymakers, and various stakeholders both from the private and public sectors.
Specializing in high-impact, high-risk, high-value, and highly regulated industries, Amor is a leading advocate of nascent technology adoption, renewable energy, public health, tourism, urban planning, and financial services.
As the convenor of Digital Pilipinas, the largest private sector-led movement for creating an innovation and a technology ecosystem in the Philippines, Amor continuously champions the mass uptake of blockchain, web 3.0, cryptocurrency, e-commerce, and fintech to raise the country’s innovation quotient and has led both the domestic and global trajectory of the movement.
Domestically, Amor is currently one of the advisors of the Department of Trade and Industry, DTI-Board of Investments, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Information and Communications Technology, and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority and previously an advisor for the Department of Finance and the Department of Health initiating transformational change in line with her mission to transform the country into diverse antifragile ecosystems.
Globally, Amor has represented the fintech and blockchain private sector during the Joint Economic Committee meeting for Hungary and Switzerland. She is also the Co-founder of One ASEAN Fintech Movement, the coming together of industry leaders and changemakers across ASEAN to build a sustainable digital economy that will bring the region at the forefront of innovation and serves as the Global Chair for Digital Economies and Literacy for G100, comprised of a league of luminaries of eminence and excellence including Nobel Laureates, Heads of States, Ministers, Businesswomen, Philanthropists, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Corporate and Community Leaders.
Amor was also given an honorary doctorate degree from Rai University for her relentless work in the technology and innovations industry in ASEAN and all across the globe. She has also led initiatives with various cross-border partnerships with ASEAN, Israel, Hungary, Japan, Hongkong, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Amor is the first Filipina to win the highly prestigious Singapore Fintech Festival ASEAN Fintech Leader Award and commended as the Fintech Woman Leader of the Year from the Women Leading Change Awards.
Amor's commitment to fostering a robust digital future extends beyond her current endeavors. She is a founding member of the International Digital Economies Association (IDEA), a pioneering organization uniting industry leaders across diverse sectors to shape a more connected and innovative global digital landscape. Recognizing the importance of continuous learning and leadership development, Amor has recently been accepted into the prestigious MIT Management Global Programs' IDEAS Asia Pacific Program (Class of 2024). This intensive program equips participants with the knowledge and frameworks to tackle complex sustainability challenges, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change through collaborative innovation.
Furthermore, Amor serves as the Asia Chairman of the Global Fintech Alliance (GFA). This alliance represents a unique opportunity to create a powerful ecosystem for positive change in the global financial landscape. By pooling resources, sharing knowledge, and fostering innovation, the GFA aims to benefit businesses and consumers while positioning the represented regions at the forefront of the digital finance revolution. This leadership role underscores Amor's dedication to promoting financial inclusion and responsible innovation across Asia.
Amor's influence extends even further as the Convenor of Digital ASEAN. This organization champions technology as a core advocacy tool, employing a multifaceted strategy to unify the region under a single digital economy. Digital ASEAN works towards seamless integration across the member states' digital landscapes, fostering collaboration and economic growth. By showcasing the immense potential of a unified ASEAN digital space, the organization attracts vital investment and government support to fuel further development. Crucially, Digital ASEAN fosters trust and strong relationships between business leaders and government officials through effective advocacy and ecosystem management. This collaborative environment is key to fostering innovation and progress across Southeast Asia.
Amor's leadership extends to the global stage as well. She holds the prestigious position of Global Tech Advocates (London, UK) Chair for the Philippines. Global Tech Advocates is a unique grassroots tech community uniting the private sector across the globe. This network of over 30,000 business leaders, experts, and investors works collaboratively to advocate for the betterment of the global tech industry. Their mission is to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where startups, established corporations, policymakers, and academics can exchange knowledge, ideas, and experiences to drive positive change across the entire tech sector.
Amor's involvement in these diverse organizations highlights her unwavering dedication to shaping a future where technology empowers positive change, financial inclusion, and regional collaboration across Southeast Asia and beyond. Her influence extends not only to her home country but also contributes to the betterment of the global tech landscape.
She is the Co-Founder and Chief Reputation Architect of GeiserMaclang, the leading company in special situations, risks, issues, and crises. For 25 years, GeiserMaclang has enabled various brands to hit their business goals while being a force for good for the country.
Among her many roles across multiple organizations, Amor is also a recognized speaker and panelist addressing regional and national audiences to enable innovative solutions and partnerships to steer the country toward digital transformation.
Globally Award-Winning Fintech Leader, Brand Architect, Movement Maker,
Risk/Crisis/Reputation Strategist, Marketing & Communications Innovator GeiserMaclang
Marketing Communications Inc.
Convenor, Digital Pilipinas
Founding Member, International Digital Economies Association (IDEA)
Convenor, Digital ASEAN
Asia Chairman of the Global Fintech Alliance (GFA)
Chair, Philippines, Global Tech Advocates (London, UK)
Co-Founder, Astrolabe
As a known movement maker across ASEAN, Amor Maclang has led cross-functional and cross-border collaborations among regional and national line agencies, industry leaders, academes, policymakers, and various stakeholders both from the private and public sectors.
Specializing in high-impact, high-risk, high-value, and highly regulated industries, Amor is a leading advocate of nascent technology adoption, renewable energy, public health, tourism, urban planning, and financial services.
As the convenor of Digital Pilipinas, the largest private sector-led movement for creating an innovation and a technology ecosystem in the Philippines, Amor continuously champions the mass uptake of blockchain, web 3.0, cryptocurrency, e-commerce, and fintech to raise the country’s innovation quotient and has led both the domestic and global trajectory of the movement.
Domestically, Amor is currently one of the advisors of the Department of Trade and Industry, DTI-Board of Investments, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Information and Communications Technology, and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority and previously an advisor for the Department of Finance and the Department of Health initiating transformational change in line with her mission to transform the country into diverse antifragile ecosystems.
Globally, Amor has represented the fintech and blockchain private sector during the Joint Economic Committee meeting for Hungary and Switzerland. She is also the Co-founder of One ASEAN Fintech Movement, the coming together of industry leaders and changemakers across ASEAN to build a sustainable digital economy that will bring the region at the forefront of innovation and serves as the Global Chair for Digital Economies and Literacy for G100, comprised of a league of luminaries of eminence and excellence including Nobel Laureates, Heads of States, Ministers, Businesswomen, Philanthropists, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Corporate and Community Leaders.
Amor was also given an honorary doctorate degree from Rai University for her relentless work in the technology and innovations industry in ASEAN and all across the globe. She has also led initiatives with various cross-border partnerships with ASEAN, Israel, Hungary, Japan, Hongkong, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Amor is the first Filipina to win the highly prestigious Singapore Fintech Festival ASEAN Fintech Leader Award and commended as the Fintech Woman Leader of the Year from the Women Leading Change Awards.
Amor's commitment to fostering a robust digital future extends beyond her current endeavors. She is a founding member of the International Digital Economies Association (IDEA), a pioneering organization uniting industry leaders across diverse sectors to shape a more connected and innovative global digital landscape. Recognizing the importance of continuous learning and leadership development, Amor has recently been accepted into the prestigious MIT Management Global Programs' IDEAS Asia Pacific Program (Class of 2024). This intensive program equips participants with the knowledge and frameworks to tackle complex sustainability challenges, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change through collaborative innovation.
Furthermore, Amor serves as the Asia Chairman of the Global Fintech Alliance (GFA). This alliance represents a unique opportunity to create a powerful ecosystem for positive change in the global financial landscape. By pooling resources, sharing knowledge, and fostering innovation, the GFA aims to benefit businesses and consumers while positioning the represented regions at the forefront of the digital finance revolution. This leadership role underscores Amor's dedication to promoting financial inclusion and responsible innovation across Asia.
Amor's influence extends even further as the Convenor of Digital ASEAN. This organization champions technology as a core advocacy tool, employing a multifaceted strategy to unify the region under a single digital economy. Digital ASEAN works towards seamless integration across the member states' digital landscapes, fostering collaboration and economic growth. By showcasing the immense potential of a unified ASEAN digital space, the organization attracts vital investment and government support to fuel further development. Crucially, Digital ASEAN fosters trust and strong relationships between business leaders and government officials through effective advocacy and ecosystem management. This collaborative environment is key to fostering innovation and progress across Southeast Asia.
Amor's leadership extends to the global stage as well. She holds the prestigious position of Global Tech Advocates (London, UK) Chair for the Philippines. Global Tech Advocates is a unique grassroots tech community uniting the private sector across the globe. This network of over 30,000 business leaders, experts, and investors works collaboratively to advocate for the betterment of the global tech industry. Their mission is to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where startups, established corporations, policymakers, and academics can exchange knowledge, ideas, and experiences to drive positive change across the entire tech sector.
Amor's involvement in these diverse organizations highlights her unwavering dedication to shaping a future where technology empowers positive change, financial inclusion, and regional collaboration across Southeast Asia and beyond. Her influence extends not only to her home country but also contributes to the betterment of the global tech landscape.
She is the Co-Founder and Chief Reputation Architect of GeiserMaclang, the leading company in special situations, risks, issues, and crises. For 25 years, GeiserMaclang has enabled various brands to hit their business goals while being a force for good for the country.
Among her many roles across multiple organizations, Amor is also a recognized speaker and panelist addressing regional and national audiences to enable innovative solutions and partnerships to steer the country toward digital transformation.
Globally Award-Winning Fintech Leader, Brand Architect, Movement Maker,
Risk/Crisis/Reputation Strategist, Marketing & Communications Innovator GeiserMaclang
Marketing Communications Inc.
Convenor, Digital Pilipinas
Founding Member, International Digital Economies Association (IDEA)
Convenor, Digital ASEAN
Asia Chairman of the Global Fintech Alliance (GFA)
Chair, Philippines, Global Tech Advocates (London, UK)
Co-Founder, Astrolabe