AVANADE, the world’s leading Microsoft expert, has appointed Megawaty Khie as its new regional managing director for Southeast Asia (SEA) with immediate effect.
In this role, Megawaty will be responsible for driving the growth of Avanade’s business and expanding Avanade’s position as the leading Microsoft solutions provider across the SEA region – including Malaysia.
Megawaty will also lead Avanade’s team of digitally skilled professionals and innovators across SEA by combining global scale with local expertise to create value and drive meaningful impact for customers, ecosystem partners and local communities in the AI (artificial intelligence) era.
Based in Singapore, Megawaty will report to Avanade’s Asia-Pacific president Bhavya Kapoor.
“We are thrilled to welcome Megawaty to Avanade and to have her lead our SEA business, particularly at a time where enterprises and mid-market organisations are rapidly embracing digital innovation and AI to transform their businesses, build future readiness and drive sustainable growth,” shared Kapoor.
“With Megawaty’s strong track record as a people-first leader and intimate knowledge of the dynamic SEA Asian markets, I’m confident that she’ll lead Avanade SEA to new heights by continuing to empower our people to do what matters most.”
As a strong proponent of the role technology plays to unlock the potential in people, businesses and to drive socio-economic prosperity and progress, Megawaty is looking forward to the positive impact Avanade will make for its clients, partners and communities.
She joins Avanade from Google where she led channels and strategic partnerships for the Google Cloud business in SEA and launched Google’s Cloud Region in Jakarta during her time as regional director for Indonesia and Malaysia.
With 30 years of experience spearheading growth across the enterprise, SMB (small medium business) and consumer segments, Megawaty who holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Marketing had also previously held a variety of leadership roles at Microsoft, SAP, IBM, HP, Dell and Singtel.
Avanade has an established presence in Malaysia with continued investments over the years.
This includes the launch of its Digital Innovation Studio; the opening of Avanade’s first SEA Generative AI Lab in Kuala Lumpur and more recently, the introduction of seven new Microsoft-powered AI services to help mid-market organisations in Malaysia accelerate growth and emerge as market leaders in the AI era.
In 2024, Avanade secured a multi-year partnership with EDOTCO Group to digitalise and enhance the group’s financial and operational efficiency that will improve customer experience.
Avanade is further recognised as a Top Employer in Malaysia which underscores its commitment to create a people-centric culture and become the destination for top talent in SEA. – Jan 14, 2025
