The New Talent Equation

For generations, the talent equation was straightforward: hire the best people and get out of their way. AI has added a new layer of complexity. Business leaders now face a new calculus: which roles to automate, which to elevate, and how to build workforces that combine human judgment with machine intelligence. From Tokyo boardrooms to Jakarta factory floors, this panel explores how companies are rethinking hiring, reskilling, and culture to stay competitive in a region where demographics, geopolitics, and technology are colliding at unprecedented speed. Melissa Ries, Group Vice President and Managing Director, Asia, ServiceNow Michael Boyle, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Greater Asia, HP Richard Roper, President, Marsh People & Investment (Hong Kong & Macau) Orianna Rosa Royle, Success Associate Editor, Fortune