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In the second episode of #letstalksustainablebiz with Kara Fulcher, Director of Sustainability, North America at Michelin, we discuss social sustainability, why Michelin has committed to the French Act4Nature initiative, and her thoughts on the ever-evolving ESG regulatory landscape worldwide. You can listen to the full episode, and all of our podcasts by following our links here: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gszWawhn Apple: https://lnkd.in/gmnVzZ59 Website: https://lnkd.in/egbzeFNh Bárbara Mendes-Jorge Anuj Saush #sustainability #tcbPodcast The Conference Board Europe

Join us for the 3rd Annual Virtual Asia-Europe DEI Dialogue on 4 December. This year, we’ll explore moving beyond a focus on differences - to shifting organizational culture through inclusion, challenging the geographic and organizational frontiers that often shape current approaches to DEI. This event is a unique opportunity for DEI leaders in Asia and Europe to connect, share insights, and discuss successes and challenges in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations. We’re delighted to welcome our speakers: • Fernanado Bonaduce - Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director, Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) • Greg Morley - Strategic Advisor, Author • Ian Calvert - Founder, FURTHER • Michelle Erwee - Global Head of Access to Medicine, Takeda • Sahar Jafari - People and Culture Director, Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) • Shailaja Sharma - Senior Fellow - Human Capital Center and Executive Director- Learning & Talent Management, SGX Group This event is complimentary to attend. Register your place here today: https://lnkd.in/gFEegrki #DEI #AsiaEuropeDialogue #DiversityandInclusion

Alfredo Montufar-Helu, Head of the China Center, shared his insights in The South China Morning Post SCMP on the waning confidence among China’s middle class consumers. To read the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/gG8-Qu2e #china #multinationals #economy #economicgrowth

📢S6E3 - Prioritising Sustainability in a Traditional Industry In this weeks episode of #letstalksustainablebiz Kara Fulcher, Director of Sustainability, North America at Michelin, outlines Michelin's approach to sustainability and their internal carbon pricing scheme. You can listen to the full episode by following our links HERE: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gszWawhn Apple: https://lnkd.in/gmnVzZ59 Website: https://lnkd.in/egbzeFNh Bárbara Mendes-Jorge Anuj Saush #sustainability #tcbPodcast

As 100 leading CHROs, Talent Heads, and L&D leaders gathered for Future: Skills Asia yesterday, we hope you were able to lean in and engage in inspiring conversations with peers and industry experts as we explored some of the most pressing challenges surrounding future skills in Asia. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers who graced the stage yesterday, including: • Aditi Mahadevan Nair, Managing Director Head of Human Resources, Asia Pacific & Global Human Resources Business Partner, Sustainable Finance, Barclays • Andrew Paul Newmark - Chief Human Resources Officer – Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), APEC, Marriott International • Anish Lalchandani - Global Head of Talent, A.P. Moller - Maersk and Author of The Skills Advantage • Bianca Wong - Vice President, APAC Human Resources, FedEx • Dan Wong – CEO, GIFT.ed, Senior Fellow – Asia Human Capital Center • Dr. James Andrade - Senior Vice President, Learning & Innovation, Catapult by CapitaLand • Jennifer Pei-Ling TAN (Dr.), Ph.D. - Head of Workforce Transformation and Managing Director, Learning & Transformation Group Human Resources, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) • Madhavi Shilpadhipathi, General Manager of Human Resources at MAS Holdings • Ruth Gellert-Neale, MA. - Global HR Executive, JLL Technologies • Raunak Bhandari, IHRP-SP - Regional HR Business Partner Leader, APAC, Google • Shailaja Sharma - Executive Director, Learning & Talent Management, SGX Group, Senior Fellow – Asia Human Capital Center • Shoba Purushothaman - Co-founder, HARDSKILLS • Sunil Puri - Senior Vice President and Head of Research, Stewardship Asia Centre (SAC) • Syed Muhafiz Syed Bakar - Head of Human Capital Investment, PETRONAS • Tian Chong Ng – CEO, Singtel The conference wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing work of our colleagues: Shreya Soota Praisy Abraham Sandhya Karpe Aurora Hoxha Anastasia Ntantinaki (she/her) Jenny Hiu Justin Ling Nandhakumar P. Jane Horan, EdD Philip Lim （林伟民）Gurpreet Grewal Cynthia Tan Claudia Chung David Basmajian Isrin Johar-Schmelzer Jep Pelariza Stephen John Sigua Sam Charlton Marion Devine With appreciation to the staff of Catapult by CapitaLand, our Knowledge Partner for having us at your space: Victoria Great Barnabas Chander And also a huge thanks to our sponsors H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) and Carlsberg Group: Lora Smith Heather Grayson Lisa Low Amanda Lim Venus Chew More takeaways from the conference will be shared on The Conference Board of Asia in the coming days. We look forward to welcoming you to Future: Skills Asia 2025 next September! #futureskills #innovation #learning #future #education #futureofwork #humanresource #humancapital #hr #humanresourcesmanagement

In the afternoon, Bianca Wong from FedEx Express, Dan Wong from GIFT.ed, Ruth Gellert-Neale, MA. from JLL Technologies, Raunak Bhandari, IHRP-SP from Google, Jane Horan, EdD, and Gurpreet Grewal led the first elective sessions, sharing their experiences in developing digital capabilities across the entire workforce, including the key steps to building an AI-enabled organization. More insights from the conference will be shared in the coming days. Shreya Soota Sandhya Karpe Praisy Abraham Aurora Hoxha Anastasia Ntantinaki (she/her) Jenny Hiu Justin Ling Nandhakumar P. Philip Lim （林伟民）Cynthia Tan Claudia Chung David Basmajian Jep Pelariza Stephen John Sigua #futureskills #innovation #learning #future #AI #education #futureofwork #humanresource #humancapital #hr #humanresourcesmanagement

Excited to see that Future: Skills Asia kicked off this morning to a full room! We heard from Dr. Sandhya Karpe, Leader of the Human Capital Center, Asia, and Tian Chong Ng from Singtel who set the stage by exploring the actions companies can take to remain competitive and stay ahead, emphasizing why future skilling is critical for business leaders globally. We also heard from Dr. James Andrade of Catapult by CapitaLand and Syed Muhafiz Syed Bakar from PETRONAS, who highlighted the importance of working closely with companies and policymakers to build future skills and address the question: What are the key skills of the future? Make sure you’re following The Conference Board of Asia for updates on our afternoon sessions! Shreya Soota Praisy Abraham Aurora Hoxha Anastasia Ntantinaki (she/her) Jenny Hiu Justin Ling Nandhakumar P. Jane Horan, EdD Philip Lim （林伟民）Gurpreet Grewal Cynthia Tan Claudia Chung David Basmajian Jep Pelariza Stephen John Sigua #futureskills #innovation #learning #future #education #futureofwork #humanresource #humancapital #hr #humanresourcesmanagement

Only two days to go until Future: Skills Asia..... Our indefatigable International Conference Team have now arrived in Singapore and I must say they've planned a stellar event. With 22 world class speakers and over 100 senior HR practitioners in attendance, it promises to be a fascinating exploration of how CHROs and their teams can secure the right talent to achieve their goals - both now and in the future. We still have a couple of seats left. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxPgShVH Hope to see you there. #futureskills #innovation #learning #future #education #futureofwork #humanresource #humancapital #hr #humanresourcesmanagement

The countdown is on...with only a few seats left, this is your final chance to join us on 17 October for Future: Skills Asia. We’re excited to announce Aditi Mahadevan Nair, Managing Director Head of Human Resources, Asia Pacific & Global Human Resources Business Partner, Sustainable Finance, Barclays, as a speaker in one of our two breakout sessions. She will be joined by Madhavi Shilpadhipathi, General Manager of Human Resources at MAS Holdings. Together, they will share strategies on enhancing your employer brand and attracting top talent in their session focused on building inclusive cultures. The conference will be held at Catapult, 1 Rochester Park, # 02-01 Rochester Commons, Singapore 139212. A few seats remain – this is your last chance to secure your spot. Book your seat today: https://lnkd.in/gNj55tX8 If you are a member with us, log in with your account to register and secure your complimentary seat. This event is proudly supported by Catapult by CapitaLand as our Knowledge Partner with H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) and Carlsberg Group as our sponsors. Praisy Abraham Sandhya Karpe Shreya Soota Justin Ling Aurora Hoxha Anastasia Ntantinaki (she/her) Victoria Great Barnabas Chander Lora S. Heather Grayson Lisa Low Amanda Lim Venus Chew   #futureskills #innovation #learning #future #education #futureofwork #humanresource #humancapital #hr #humanresourcesmanagement

On November 5, American voters will elect a new President, and the outcome will reverberate far beyond the United States, influencing global trade, Sino-Western relations, economic development in Asia, and international cooperation on climate change.   The Asia Corporate Leadership Council is delighted to host a virtual session next week, where experts will explore the key issues driving the election and provide insights into the implications for global business, with a specific focus on the impacts of US-China relations. Event details Date: Wednesday, 18 October Time: 8.30-9.30am SGT Featured Speaker: John Gardner - Vice President, Public Policy, Committee for Economic Development, The Conference Board Session Moderator: David Hoffman - Senior Advisor of The Conference Board of Asia Expert Contributor: Alfredo Montufar-Helu - Head of the China Center, The Conference Board   The meeting is open to all members of The Conference Board of Asia's Council community. If you are a member, please log in to your account to register and reserve your complimentary spot: https://lnkd.in/gXx6iNpP For enquiries about upcoming programs from the Asia Corporate Leadership Council, please get in touch with David Basmajian. #uselections #asia #strategy #corporateleadership #leadership #corporateleaders