The next era of HR: Why Singapore’s top leaders are rebuilding from the heart out

In 2025, the conversation around HR leadership is no longer about keeping pace with change—it is about setting the pace. As workforce expectations shift and disruptive technologies like generative AI (GenAI) transform the way organisations operate, CHROs are emerging as architects of innovation, resilience, and growth. This October, CHRO Series Singapore with Indeed will bring together the country’s top HR leaders to explore how people strategies can be reimagined to meet the demands of a rapidly changing business landscape.

Taking place on 8 October 2025 at One Farrer Hotel, the event is themed Navigating the Future of HR: Shaping Innovation and Growth in Singapore. More than 150 senior HR leaders will gather to examine the forces reshaping the workforce of tomorrow, from embedding equity and belonging at scale to building agile, skills-based organisations that align talent priorities with business objectives. The aim is not just to anticipate disruption but to turn it into an opportunity.

Among the most anticipated sessions is the CXO Think Tank: Humans + Machines – Rebuilding HR from the Heart Out, moderated by Melvyn Yeo, Director of Sales at SAP SuccessFactors. Joining him will be Megha Mansharamani, Global Head, HR Strategy and Global Corporate HRBP at SATS, and Joydeep Bose, Managing Director and Group CHRO of Olam Group. Together, they will examine what a soulful AI-powered HR ecosystem looks like, and how organisations can move beyond automation to create human-first systems that improve onboarding, engagement, and career pathing.

Continuing the AI conversation, AI as the CHRO’s Catalyst: Building the Future Workforce Today will be presented by Sujay Bhat, Senior Director of HR Strategy Advisory for SAP SuccessFactors South-East Asia. This session will explore how AI can transform HR from an administrative function into a strategic growth driver. By building skills-based organisations, CHROs can align workforce capabilities with business needs while embedding agility at scale.

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The question of generational diversity will also come into sharp focus in The Multigenerational Advantage: Building Singapore’s Future-Ready Workforce, presented by Stuart Jones, Director of Sales at Indeed. This session will challenge organisations to move past symbolic gestures of diversity and adopt genuine, skills-first recruitment practices that are both age-agnostic and inclusive. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across generations, HR leaders can create more resilient and future-proof workforces.

For HR leaders facing volatility across markets, the session From Acumen to Advantage: The CHRO Playbook for Future-Proofing Talent, led by Ben Neumann, Singapore Leader at Vialto Partners, and Richard Preece, Vialto Alliance Resilience Director at Oakas, will provide a practical framework. With rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and talent shortages, organisations must rely on HR foresight to strengthen workforce resilience, protect mobility, and safeguard competitive advantage.

Another highlight will be Engineered for Impact: Real AI Hiring Results at Scale with SmartRecruiters, featuring Rich Lewis-Jones, Vice-President of Asia-Pacific at SmartRecruiters, and Rob Dunderdale, Head of Talent Attraction at KPMG. Through a real-world case study, they will demonstrate how AI is already driving measurable improvements in hiring velocity and quality, turning bold promises into tangible business outcomes.

Organised by HRM Asia, CHRO Series Singapore with Indeed is further supported by SAP, SmartRecruiters, Simitri, Vialto Partners, and Pacific Prime. Don’t miss the chance to position your organisation at the forefront of HR innovation. Secure your spot here and join senior HR leaders in shaping the future of work in Singapore.