Singapore’s Workforce Shift: AI, Skills & the Future

Career Development

Free

Singapore (On Campus)

Thursday, 18 September, 2025

5 – 7 am CDT

About This Event

As AI and automation reshape industries, many Singaporeans are asking: What skills do I need to stay employable—and how do I choose the right pathway? At the same time, businesses are facing urgent questions around workforce transformation: How can we future-proof our teams and get real value from upskilling?

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Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on how individuals and companies can prepare for the changing world of work. This session aims to bring together voices from government, business, and training providers to share insights on:

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-Which sectors in Singapore are most affected by AI and automation

-National workforce strategies designed to build long-term resilience

-Real-world case studies of companies adapting to technological change

-The ROI of upskilling from an employer’s perspective—what works, and what doesn't

-Job market insights: where opportunities are growing, and how workers can reposition themselves

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Join us to gain practical insights into where Singapore’s workforce is heading—and how you can stay ahead of the curve.

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Following the panel, stay for a networking session where you can connect with fellow professionals, jobseekers, and industry experts.

About the Instructor

Celine LE COTONNEC

Chief Data Innovation Officer, Bank of Singapore

Celine Le Cotonnec is Chief Data Innovation Officer for Bank of Singapore, the private bank of OCBC Group, leading the activities of data strategy and innovation Center of Excellence.

She was previously heading data and innovation team within AXA Insurance Singapore, leading the teams on data analytics, management, architecture and BI as well as running data science projects & setting up partnerships with startups, fintech, and other data companies.

Prior to AXA, Celine was Head of Connected Services, Digital and Mobility for PSA Peugeot Citroen Asian Direction in Shanghai where her mission was to define innovative User experience while developing new business models on connected cars data.

Celine spent the past 17 years in Asia working in the field of data and innovation. In 2008, she founded Shanghai Young Bakers, an innovative charity program which provides a one-year fully sponsored training to underprivileged Chinese youths.

She graduated from an International Business Master Degree from EM Lyon business School/Sun Yat sen University in Guangzhou as well as an Executive MBA of the European Institute of Purchasing Management.

Frank Koo

Founder and CEO, Nextplay

Frank Koo is the founder of Nextplay – a company that supports leaders and executives in developing the right mindset, skills and commitment to excel in the future of work.

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Prior to starting his company, Frank was the Head of Asia at LinkedIn. He also held leadership roles in BE Education, where he was Chief Operating Officer, Pearson Education where he was President of Learning Solutions, and Oracle where he was Managing Director for Singapore and South Asia Growth Economies.

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Frank actively contributes to professional communities. He currently sits on the board of IHRP (Institute for Human Resource Professionals), is a council member of the Singapore NIC (National Integration Council), and a member of the Corporate Member Engagement Committee of SID (Singapore Institute of Directors).

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As a qualified keynote speaker, trainer and coach, Frank takes on engagements to support people and organizations in achieving positive transformation with joy.

Cindy Lee

SVP and Country Manager, Singapore, Adecco Personnel Pte. Ltd.

Cindy is the SVP and Country Manager of Adecco Singapore, as well as the SVP Finance for China of The Adecco Group. She oversees Singapore's country operations, driving commercial, operational, and financial success while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

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Since joining The Adecco Group in March 2021 as SVP of Finance APAC, Cindy has been a key member of the APAC Senior Leadership Team. She brings extensive experience from her previous leadership roles in finance, HR, and operations within multinational FMCG companies, demonstrating a strong track record in leading diverse and high-impact teams.

Gianpaolo Mettifogo

Vice President of Singapore Assembly and Test Operations, Micron Technology

Gianpaolo Mettifogo is currently the Vice President of Singapore Assembly and Test Operations of Micron Technology. Mr. Gianpaolo is responsible for aligning Micron’s goal, strategy and leadership for Micron Singapore Backend (MSB).

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Mr. Gianpaolo began his career with MEMC Italy as a Process Engineer in 1995. He moved to MEMC Japan in 2000 where he assumed roles of increasing responsibilities across different functions, from R&D to Process Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, eventually being appointed as President of MEMC Korea/Japan, where he led their new 300mm line start up. In 2011, he relocated to Malaysia to lead SunEdison Semiconductor Ipoh (formerly MEMC) in ramping the pilot line to mass production. He then honed his HR knowledge as the Senior Director for HR Global Operations in SunEdison before joining Micron in 2017.

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After joining Micron, Mr. Gianpaolo led the Outsource Assembly and Test (OSAT) sub-contractor team as Senior Director and was responsible for leading Micron OSAT subcontractor partnership and developing strategic OSAT business plans. Subsequently, Mr. Gianpaolo took on the responsibility as MSB

Managing Director in 2019 and has been leading the MSB assembly and test team to drive excellence in operation and quality products for assembly, test and module/SSD.

Brandon Lee

Assistant Chief Executive, 老虎机游戏ation Support Group, Workforce Singapore (WSG)

Mr Brandon Lee started his career with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in 1992. In 2009, Mr Lee was seconded to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) as Director (Resource Division) where he helped formulate and implement industrial land and manpower policies. Mr Lee was appointed Deputy Chief Executive of the Council for Private Education in August 2011 and subsequently as its Chief Executive in January 2013. After the Council was restructured as the Committee for Private Education under SkillsFuture Singapore in October 2016, Mr Lee continued to helm the group as its Director-老虎机游戏 (Private Education). In February 2018, Mr Lee took on the concurrent appointment of Group Director (Regulation, Fraud & Enforcement) under SkillsFuture Singapore. He subsequently joined Workforce Singapore (WSG) in June 2019 and is currently Assistant Chief Executive, 老虎机游戏ation Support Group.