People & Purpose Theatre

Navigating the Future: The Role of AI in the Workforce

11 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 15:15 – 16:05

This panel discussion will delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce. Experts from various sectors will explore how AI is reshaping job roles, enhancing productivity, and driving innovation while also addressing concerns related to job displacement, ethical implications, and the need for reskilling. Attendees will gain insights into the benefits of AI integration, such as improved efficiency and decision-making, alongside the challenges it presents, including potential inequality and the importance of fostering a human-centered approach to technology in the workplace. Join us for an engaging dialogue that aims to illuminate the complexities of AI’s role in shaping the future of work.

Learnings

  • Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI is transforming job roles across various sectors, enhancing productivity, and fostering innovation.
  • Discussions will focus on the importance of maintaining a human-centered approach to technology, ensuring that AI enhances rather than replaces human capabilities.
  • Attendees will explore the potential inequalities that may arise from AI adoption and strategies to mitigate these issues, fostering a more equitable workplace.

Post-event actions

  • Initiate or enhance training programs focused on reskilling employees to work alongside AI, ensuring they have the necessary skills to thrive in an AI-driven environment.
  • Develop and adopt ethical guidelines for AI use within the organization, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI applications.

Speakers

Sarah Fairhurst

Equis Developments

Non Executive Director

Sarah Fairhurst is a highly regarded strategy consultant with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector. Known for her in-depth expertise in energy markets, infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and corporate strategy, Sarah has advised on more than 50 power investment transactions exceeding USD 10 billion, encompassing coal, gas, LNG, wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric investments. Currently, she holds several influential board positions, including her role as Chair of the Strategy Committee at Palm Concepcion Power Corporation and as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Equis Development Pte. Ltd. Her recent advisory work through SFairhurst Advisory and her position on the Advisory Board of Sydney Investors, Professionals, and Business Networking Group Inc. (SIPBN) in 2024 underscore her commitment to guiding companies through strategic energy transitions. In 2025 she was made a Fellow of the Advisory Board Centre and currently Chair’s the Advisory Board of three start-up companies in the sustainable energy space. As a co-founder and former director of The Lantau Group, Sarah is recognized for helping companies pivot toward renewable energy and sustainable finance, leveraging her deep understanding of just transition financing and corporate governance. She is also a HK
Women’s Foundation “Woman to Watch” and a mentor in the Female Leadership programme.

My Sustainability Goal for 2025:

  • Better Government policy particularly with respect to Governance, Sustainability, diversity and housing for the poor.

Andre Blumberg

CLP Holdings Limited

Chief Digital Officer

Mr. Andre Blumberg leads and strategically manages all Digital functions for CLP Hong Kong including Strategy & Architecture, Portfolio Management, IT delivery and operations, Data Services and Cyber Security. He is also responsible for related CLP Group-wide policies, standards and assurance and provides vision and leadership across CLP in the development and implementation of viable and sustainable technology and business solutions that align with and enable CLP business strategy and achieve Group synergy.

Mr. Blumberg joined CLP in 2001 and has held several senior positions within Group IT. He holds Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and in Information Systems from the University of Cologne and participated in Executive Development Programs at IMD and Richard Ivey School of Business. Prior to joining CLP, he served various Fortune 100 clients across the Asia-Pacific region as a Management Consultant with PwC based in Singapore.

Mr. Blumberg serves on IT Committees of several international Chambers of Commerce and other advisory committees.

Callister Koh

Prudential plc

Regional Chief Human Resources Officer

Callister Koh oversees all HR operations for different markets and functions, including Greater China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Customer, Wealth and Agency.

Before taking up the group role, Callister was the CHRO for Prudential Hong Kong and for Group Customer & Distribution, Prudential plc. He was responsible for people strategy, organisational effectiveness, employee engagement, learning & development, and diversity & inclusion. Callister’s strong track record across multiple markets in the banking and insurance field will play a pivotal role in attracting, growing and retaining talents in support of Prudential’s growth ambitious across markets and functions.

Koh joined Prudential in 2022 from HSBC where he was the Regional Head of Learning, Talent & Leadership Development of HSBC. Prior to HSBC, he also held HR leadership position in Standard Chartered Bank, Dubai Holdings and AIA Group.

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