Aurelie Saada
About
Aurelie is currently APAC Risk Lead for Microsoft Asia. She has over 15 years of international experience in risk management and audit, mainly in banking and insurance. Her journey brought her through different risk areas (operational, credit, regulatory, market, and cyber risks) different countries in Europe and Asia, and different sectors (private banking, asset management, corporate banking, and general insurance). Aurelie is also a fervent supporter of women’s professional development and leadership.
She’s the former President of PrimeTime Business and Professional Women’s Association, whose vision is to help professional women to achieve their highest potential through training, networking, and events. She also leads the Women at Microsoft Singapore Chapter and is a strong fervent supporter of diversity and inclusion at all levels. Born in France, she discovered Singapore through an exchange programme in 2004. She fell in love with the country its culture and the food and has built her life here with her family and friends.
KeyNote
Power through risk and how to manage it
When we think about risk, whether in a corporate setting or in our personal lives, we often associate it with danger or restrictions. But risk holds untapped power. In fact, we manage risks daily without even realizing it—this is how we grow stronger and avoid repeating mistakes. By identifying risks, learning how to avoid or control them, we can create a clearer path toward achieving our goals. The same applies at the corporate level. Developing a strong risk culture enables quicker, more informed decisions, as teams gain a better understanding of potential gaps and their solutions. Empowering individuals at all levels to recognize and manage risks before they escalate is key to creating a sustainable and flexible organization for the future. Engage Aurelie to discover how risk can become an empowering tool for yourself, your career, or your organization. She’ll show you how to raise awareness, foster a risk-positive culture, and implement practical, simple solutions for long-term success.
