Chari TVT

Board Member and Financial & Strategy Advisor - UEM Sunrise Berhad and PhilTower, Philtower

Business, Strategy & Entrepreneurship | Finance, Strategy, Information and Communication Technology

Chari TVT

Biography

Chari TVT is a highly respected business leader and finance strategist with over three decades of experience in telecommunications, technology, and aviation across the Asia Pacific. Renowned for his financial acumen and strategic foresight, Chari has held pivotal leadership roles, including Group CFO of Axiata Group Berhad and CFO of Celcom Axiata, where he shaped financial strategy and operational excellence for one of Asia’s largest telecom conglomerates. Prior to this, he spent more than 20 years at Hewlett-Packard, culminating as Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan, driving significant regional growth. Today, Chari serves as an Independent Director on the boards of UEM Sunrise Berhad, AirAsia Aviation Group, and PhilTower, providing governance leadership across audit, risk, and finance committees. A fellow of CIMA (UK) and MBA graduate from SUNY Buffalo, Chari is also an active mentor and speaker on leadership, transformation, and business innovation.