A Day in the Life of Victor Ng: Infor CFO

Victor Ng, the Vice President and Managing Director at Infor South East Asia & Korea, takes us through a typical day in his life. His days are a careful balance of structured productivity with an element of adaptability to handle his packed schedule of meetings, team discussions, and brainstorming sessions.

Early mornings are Victor’s sacred time, starting with a 5 A.M. gym workout. He believes that fitness is not just about physical health but also about mental clarity, helping him prepare for the challenges ahead. Following his workout, he enjoys a healthy breakfast and sets his priorities for the day to maintain clear focus.

His workday kicks off with meetings, particularly as he oversees businesses across Southeast Asia and Korea. Victor excels in connecting with customers, partners, and teams in the region, understanding their challenges, and collectively finding solutions. The diversity this region brings with different time zones, languages, and cultures keeps his work exciting.

During lunch, Victor takes a mindful break to nourish himself with healthy food, keeping his energy levels up. Afternoons are dedicated to strategic planning and exploring emerging technologies, with a particular focus on Generative AI. He is passionate about continuous learning, always seeking ways for new tools to solve real-world business challenges.

Victor also focuses on fostering collaboration within his team, supporting their growth and well-being to create a thriving workplace. Evenings are a time for reflection through activities like light workouts, catching up on industry news, or engaging with thought-provoking content.

Travel is an essential component of Victor’s schedule, allowing face-to-face interactions with customers, partners, and industry events, especially post-pandemic. These interactions build deeper connections and showcase his commitment to supporting clients and partners.

Victor’s day is purpose-driven, centered around helping clients and partners succeed, supporting his team, and continuously improving himself. He emphasizes the power of collaboration and driving meaningful change through initiatives like cleaning up Marina Reservoir in Singapore.

In working with CFOs and finance functions, Victor finds it rewarding to help harness the transformative power of technology to redefine their work. Technologies like Generative AI can automate tasks, deliver actionable insights, and shift focus from manual processes to strategic planning and risk management.

Working closely with finance teams in Southeast Asia, Victor appreciates their openness to innovation, making collaboration fulfilling. AI tools can optimize cash flow management, improve decision-making, identify trends, and predict future outcomes with precision. Embracing AI in finance not only enhances efficiency but also fosters a culture of empowerment, creativity, and collaboration.

Reflecting on his professional growth, Victor shares a pivotal experience early in his career leading a digital transformation project in Southeast Asia. The project, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for a growing business, presented high stakes and complex challenges but provided valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. This experience emphasized the importance of empathy in leadership, building trust, and driving meaningful change.