March 18, 2025 – APM LEAD 2025 Executive Summit: Synergize — Building Asset Value through Unified Vision of Finance and Plant Management
A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us at the APM LEAD 2025 Executive Summit, where leaders in finance and plant management came together under the theme Synergize: Building Asset Value through Unified Vision of Finance and Plant Management. The summit marked a powerful milestone in aligning strategic financial thinking with operational excellence in asset performance management.
The day opened with warm and inspiring remarks from Wins Bernal, Event Producer and President of Erudite Reliability Services OPC, setting the tone for a day filled with connection, insight, and collaboration. This was followed by a compelling keynote from Susan Lubell, Chair of World Partners in Asset Management (WPIAM), who highlighted the evolving global landscape of asset management and the growing need for interdisciplinary alignment.
Attendees kicked off the morning with an energizing speed networking icebreaker, sparking lively conversations and new connections before heading into a well-earned break, generously sponsored by Rizing, a wipro company.
Plenary Session 1: “Aligning Financial Strategies with Operational Goals for Maximum Impact” featured an impressive lineup of leaders from sectors such as public infrastructure, rail transport, energy, and certification standards. Each panelist brought unique perspectives on improving asset reliability, navigating regulatory requirements, and fostering sustainable development through tighter integration between finance and operations.
A delicious networking lunch—courtesy of Nanoprecise and their authorized Philippine partner, Controltrade—provided a welcome break and a space for deeper conversation.
Interactive Learning & Real-Time Insight
The afternoon kicked off with an engaging live session, “Decoding the Data”, where participants responded to a real-time industry survey. Attendees explored the decision points that shape asset strategy, identifying challenges, opportunities, and top priorities across sectors. The data-driven discussions that followed reinforced the value of insight-led decision-making in modern asset management.
Plenary Session 2: “Overcoming Roadblocks: Strategies for Securing Support for Reliability and Maintenance Initiatives” addressed one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: gaining executive buy-in. Experts from utilities, finance, ports, and the energy sector shared practical approaches to demonstrate the business value of reliability initiatives. The session emphasized the importance of translating technical outcomes into financial language to foster alignment and support at the executive level.
Balancing Growth, Risk, and Sustainability
After an afternoon recharge—thanks to QES and LubricationPlus—the final plenary, “Driving Sustainable Growth: Balancing Financial Prudence with Operational Excellence”, brought together voices from predictive maintenance, petrochemicals, real estate, and renewable energy. The discussion focused on integrating financial discipline with performance optimization and long-term sustainability. Panelists underscored the role of data in shaping strategic asset decisions that drive corporate resilience and growth.
Looking Ahead
The summit concluded with a wrap-up of key insights and takeaways. Attendees left with fresh perspectives, actionable strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose in building stronger bridges between financial and operational leadership.
Thank you again to our partners, sponsors, speakers, and attendees for making APM LEAD 2025 Executive Summit a landmark event in the future of Asset Investment Planning.
Ready to take the next step?
Join us again for the APM LEAD 2025 Conference and Exhibition, happening July 28–30, 2025 at SPACE at One Ayala, Makati City, Philippines. This three-day event will bring together an even broader community of asset management professionals, industry leaders, and solution providers to continue the momentum and spark even deeper collaboration.
Let’s keep the synergy going. See you in July! REGISTER NOW!
