Manoj Sugathan is the Head of Chip, Contactless and Urban Mobility Programs at Visa Inc., based in Singapore and covers markets in Asia Pacific. In this role, he has overseen the implementation of successful Visa tap too pay programs across retail and urban mobility segments in over three dozen countries. He has been with Visa since 2002 and prior to his current role he was responsible for EMV Chip migration programs in various Asia Pacific countries. Prior to joining Visa, Sugathan ran the Asia Pacific Application Development Centre at Verifone, based in Singapore.

Thomas Robinson is a Senior Procurement Specialist in the Front Office of the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). He provides procurement support and oversight, in particular to the Central and West Regional Department (CWRD). Since joining ADB in October 2017, Tom chaired several consultant selection committees, evaluating and negotiation consultancy contracts. Tom is also managing the ADB procurement reform implementation.