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From Tailor to Trendsetter: Mastering the Strategic AI Pivot for CHROs
The AI revolution has dismantled the traditional boundaries of Human Resources. To remain relevant, HR leaders must pivot from being "back-bencher tailors"—who reactively patch organizational gaps—to "runway fashion designers" who proactively architect the future of work.
In this era of unprecedented technological disruption, the mandate for the CHRO has shifted from administrative stewardship to strategic innovation. This transformation requires a fundamental move away from compliance-heavy operations toward high-impact, AI-augmented strategies that deliver measurable ROI and ensure the organization thrives amidst volatility.
The Five Strategic Imperatives for Transformation
To successfully navigate this transition from operational executor to visionary architect, CHROs must master five critical pillars:
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Strategic Workforce Architecture
Design future-ready talent ecosystems that anticipate AI-driven role evolution. By proactively identifying skills gaps, leaders can build agile upskilling pathways long before disruption destabilizes the workforce.
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Retention Innovation
Evolve the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) beyond traditional tactics. By blending authentic human connection with AI-augmented growth opportunities, organizations can reduce attrition costs and foster deep-seated loyalty.
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Redeployment Orchestration
Master internal talent mobility by identifying transferable skills. Creating seamless redeployment frameworks allows the business to protect institutional knowledge while rapidly filling emerging AI-era roles.
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Performance-ROI Translation
Bridge the gap between HR initiatives and the bottom line. By quantifying the impact of upskilling and retention through business metrics, CHROs demonstrate how human capital directly fuels productivity and revenue growth.
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C-Suite Influence
Position workforce transformation as a primary business enabler. By elevating HR’s voice in boardroom strategy, leaders secure the budget and executive sponsorship necessary to drive organizational commitment.
The Future of Work is by Design, Not by Default.
We invite you to join an exclusive dialogue with fellow forward-thinking CHROs. Discover how to transition from a support function to a strategic visionary, designing a workforce that is not only resilient but competitively superior in the AI age.
Date: 26th March 2026, Thursday
Time: 11.30am to 1.30pm
Location: NUSS Bistro, 3 Temasek Blvd, Tower 5, (02-401 / 402) Suntec City
RSVP is strictly limited to 30 attendees and by invitation only.
Our Notable Speakers & Panelists
Christine Chan
Christine Chan, CHRO –
Nudgyt Singapore
Christine Chan is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with a passion for fostering inclusive workplace cultures and driving organizational excellence.
Christine has over a decade of experience in strategic HR management. At the forefront of HR transformation, Christine leverages Gen AI and data-driven insights to implement effective people strategies that align with business objectives.
Known for her empathetic leadership style, she champions diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Christine's commitment to nurturing talent and building high-performing teams has made her a trusted advisor to executive leadership. As a thought leader in HR, she continues to inspire others to embrace change and drive positive impact within their organizations.
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Justin Madgwick
Justin Madgwick, CEO of RGH a Global Recruitment company
As the founder and CEO of the RGH group, Justin has spent his career working closely with boards, CEOs, and CHROs to move HR from a reactive cost center into a strategic lever for performance, productivity, and resilience.
He is particularly focused on how CHROs can translate AI ambition into measurable ROI, bridging the gap between workforce data, decision-making, and real operational impact.
Known for challenging traditional HR thinking, Justin advocates a shift from incremental fixes to deliberate workforce redesign. His perspective is shaped by hands-on experience building scalable people models across multiple sectors, geographies where speed, clarity, impact and accountability matters.
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Kevin Chan
Kevin Chan, CEO of Epitome Global, Singapore
Kevin Chan is the CEO of Epitome, a global workforce intelligence and skills analytics company that helps organisations understand, develop, and deploy talent in an AI-enabled economy.
Over his last 2 decades of career, Kevin has founded and led companies, built and scaled mobile-first learning platforms, and managed cross-functional product and technology teams in partnership with governments, enterprises, and education institutions.
Based in Asia and operating in mobile-first, digitally native markets, Kevin brings a grounded, practitioner perspective on workforce transformation and is now leading a dynamic team operating at the intersection of talent, technology, and business transformation across Asia.