AAMO 1st Council Meeting 2026

The Asian Association of Management Organisations (AAMO) convened its first Council Meeting of the year from April 11 to 13 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting brought together management leaders from Hong Kong, China; India; Macao, China; Malaysia; Nepal; Pakistan; and Sri Lanka to deliberate on regional strategies and deepen professional collaboration.

The meeting was presided over by Raymond Bao, the current President of AAMO and Council Vice Chairman of Macau Management Association. He warmly welcomed 3 new members to the AAMO council, they being Viveca Chan from Hong Kong, China, Hem Kumari Adhikari from Nepal, and Nujjith Samarawickrema from Sri Lanka. The inclusion of these distinguished leaders reflects AAMO’s steadfast commitment to fostering diverse leadership and professional governance within the Asia-Pacific region.

During the meeting, the council unanimously resolved to endorse the ‘Professional Manager Programme’ organised by the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM). Representing AAMO, Raymond Bao signed the endorsement agreement with MIM. This landmark agreement represents a significant step forward in harmonizing regional management standards. By providing business leaders with internationally recognised professional credentials, the partnership aims to accelerate the professionalisation of management talent and cultivate the next generation of visionary leaders in Asia.

Macau Management Association also reported on the progress of several core projects for the year, including the Asian Management Game, the Young Managers’ Program, and the overall administrative affairs of the Secretariat. Furthermore, the Council reached a unanimous consensus to hold the 2^nd Council Meeting of 2026 in Australia during the fourth quarter of this year, aiming to forge deeper strategic ties with the Australian professional management community and expand the organization’s collaborative footprint.

Following the Council session, delegates attended the ‘Asian Ambassadorial Dialogue,’ themed ‘Asia's Human Capital Alignment: An AI-Powered Agenda for a Transformed Future.’ The forum featured distinguished diplomats from Germany, India, Japan and Singapore. The panel offered high-level insights into digital transformation, cross-border innovation, and the strategic evolution of human capital in the era of Artificial Intelligence.

The meeting was concluded on April 13 with a cultural visit to Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Delegates visited historic landmarks such as A Famosa Fort, St. Paul’s Hill, and the Stadthuys. This cultural engagement provided a valuable platform for informal exchange, further consolidating the bonds of friendship and mutual trust among the management organisations in the region.