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Opening Remarks by AmCham Shanghai
Keynote Speech: Unlocking the Power of HR Dynamics: A Macro-Economic Perspective
Dr. Dan Wang
  • Dr. Dan Wang (Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China)

    Dr. Dan Wang

    Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China

    Ms. Dan Wang is currently the Chief Economist of Hang Seng Bank (China), responsible for China-related research, macro forecast, Sino-US relation, and geopolitical risk analysis.

    Dan previously worked for the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) where she spent 5 years as China Chief Analyst, leading forecast and research. Prior to that, she was a postdoc fellow in the Chinese Academy of Sciences as an economist, specializing in agriculture. Dan holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Washington, with a focus on environment and econometrics.

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Presentation: Impact of AI on Business and Talent in China
Kevin Wei Wang
  • Kevin Wei Wang (Senior Partner at McKinsey)

    Kevin Wei Wang

    Senior Partner at McKinsey

    Kevin is a Senior Partner of McKinsey, based in our Greater China Office. He is the leader of McKinsey’s Digital Practice in Asia, and the Global co-Leader of McKinsey’s Ecommerce Special Initiative. Kevin primarily focuses on helping leading consumer-facing companies, as well as internet and technology leaders, develop competitive strategies and innovative operating models, enabled by digital technology.

    Kevin is the author of a new report on the future of digital innovation in China. He leads McKinsey’s annual research into digital consumer behavior in China, and is the co-author of the McKinsey Global Institute’s landmark study of China’s digital economy. Kevin publishes regularly on technology topics in leading English and Chinese-language publications.

    Kevin earned an MBA with distinction from INSEAD, and a B.E. in Communication Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

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Survey Sharing: Building a Thriving Workforce
Patrick Gong
  • Patrick Gong (Principal at Mercer China)

    Patrick Gong

    Principal at Mercer China

    Patrick Gong is a principal at Mercer China with over 16 years of experience in consulting industry.
    Patrick has participated and led over 100 consulting projects, covering but not limited to job analysis & evaluation, grading system, compensation assessment and pay structure, workforce effectiveness, workforce forecast modelling, sales incentives, long-term incentives, change management, global & domestic transfer policy, M&A & global talent management strategy etc. Clientele includes multi-national corporations, state-owned enterprises, privately-owned enterprises and joint-ventures in China.

    Patrick’s consulting experience has extended to a variety of industries, including automotive, FMCG, retail, luxury goods, pharmaceutical and life science, chemical, professional services, internet etc. Leading clients include Ford, CATL, Tesla, SAIC, Chang’an Group, J&J, BMW, Coco-cola, Accor, Yanfeng, Bosch China, Dongfeng, Starbucks and Disney etc.

    Awarded as the “best-mentor” by Mercer Learning, Patrick has been successfully delivered public training course to over 20,000 audience in terms of job grading, compensation planning and rewards systems. He is also the host and key-note speaker for multiple China-and-regional-level conferences.

    Before joining Mercer, Patrick has been working for a management consulting firm specialized in providing vertical solutions to corporate strategies, market entry and establish SOP.

    Patrick graduated from Tongji University with degree in Business management and is proficient in English. He is also a certified Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) by WorldatWork (WAW).

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Coffee Break
Panel I: Nurturing a Thriving Workforce in Changing Times
Cici LiAiken YuenRoman MatlaMichelle Liang
  • Cici Li (VP Human Resources at Shanghai Disney Resort)

    Cici Li

    VP Human Resources at Shanghai Disney Resort
  • Aiken Yuen (Senior Advisor and former Chief People Officer at Yum China)

    Aiken Yuen

    Senior Advisor and former Chief People Officer at Yum China
  • Roman Matla (Director, APAC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of Google)

    Roman Matla

    Director, APAC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of Google
  • Michelle Liang (Sr. Director,  Regional HR Partners APAC of TE Connectivity)

    Michelle Liang

    Sr. Director, Regional HR Partners APAC of TE Connectivity
Panel II: How HR Supports Business Growth in the Year of Efficiency
Lillian LVElaine HongEllen WuGeorge YanPhil Jinglun Guo
  • Lillian LV (Vice Chair of Human Resources Committee at AmCham Shanghai)

    Lillian LV

    Vice Chair of Human Resources Committee at AmCham Shanghai
  • Elaine Hong (HR VP and Board Member at Ford China)

    Elaine Hong

    HR VP and Board Member at Ford China
  • Ellen Wu (HR Director, Asia Research & Development of Microsoft)

    Ellen Wu

    HR Director, Asia Research & Development of Microsoft
  • George Yan (Founder & CEO of Shanghai Clobotics Technology)

    George Yan

    Founder & CEO of Shanghai Clobotics Technology
  • Phil Jinglun Guo (Lead Visual Strategist at Deloitte Consulting;Global Board of Directors at IFVP)

    Phil Jinglun Guo

    Lead Visual Strategist at Deloitte Consulting;Global Board of Directors at IFVP
Lunch Break
Lunchtime Workout
Presentation: Re-imagining the China Story for Your Global HQ
Zak Dychtwald
  • Zak Dychtwald (Founder and CEO of Young China Group)

    Zak Dychtwald

    Founder and CEO of Young China Group

    Zak Dychtwald is a strategic advisor, with expertise in global cooperation, the emerging East and West youth mindset, and the interactions of rising China and the world. He is the Founder and CEO of Young China Group, a think tank and consultancy which works to deepen understanding of the effects of the evolving identity of China’s young generation on the marketplace, workplace, and international politics.

    Zak is also the author of the critically acclaimed Young China: How the Restless Generation Will Change Their Country and the World, which explores how the country’s young generation, born after 1990, feels about everything, from money and sex, to their government. In 2022, Zak was named an Asia 21 Young Leaders Fellow. He has been invited to speak at Harvard University, The Wall Street Journal's CEO Council Summit, Google’s Next Billion Users Initiative and the Aspen Ideas Festival, among others.

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Panel III: Pivoting Employees to Tech
Curtis BakerHopkins ChenKelly Peilin ChanCaroline Zhou
  • Curtis Baker (Head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity and Employee Experience, Asia Pacific at Dow)

    Curtis Baker

    Head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity and Employee Experience, Asia Pacific at Dow
  • Hopkins Chen (People AI Expert, General Manager at HRTPS)

    Hopkins Chen

    People AI Expert, General Manager at HRTPS
  • Kelly Peilin Chan (Co-founder & CEO of AITable)

    Kelly Peilin Chan

    Co-founder & CEO of AITable
  • Caroline Zhou (China Partner at NOA COACH)

    Caroline Zhou

    China Partner at NOA COACH
Coffee Break
Panel IV: Revisiting the Hybrid Working Model
Steven ShengViolet WuJames MacdonaldTodd Pilgreen
  • Steven Sheng (Human Capital Director of PwC China and Hong Kong)

    Steven Sheng

    Human Capital Director of PwC China and Hong Kong
  • Violet Wu (Sr. HR Director of H.B. Fuller)

    Violet Wu

    Sr. HR Director of H.B. Fuller
  • James Macdonald (Head of Research China at Savills)

    James Macdonald

    Head of Research China at Savills
  • Todd Pilgreen (Managing Director of Gensler)

    Todd Pilgreen

    Managing Director of Gensler