What Makes
AI WORK?
Why 95% of AI Transformations fail and how the 5% succeed.
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The 5% Series Latest Episode
Insights from Asia's Top Thought Leaders in AI, Business & Transformation
In this episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝟱% 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, Dr. Andrew Ma speaks with James Wong, Partner at McKinsey & Company, about what makes us uniquely human in an era where AI can make us smarter and help us produce output faster. Together, they explore the role of human imperfections, creativity, and mistakes, and whether AI can ever truly recreate humanity.
This conversation offers thought-provoking insights into the relationship between AI and human nature, challenging leaders to look beyond productivity and consider what truly sets us apart as technology continues to evolve.
New episodes of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟱% 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 drop every 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵.
Our Host
Andrew Ma
The 5% Series is a bold new leadership podcast hosted by Dr. Andrew Ma - Hong Kong based leadership strategist, advisor, and advocate of AI-driven leadership with wisdom and discernment. Drawing on 20 years of experience across APAC, Andrew brings together visionary leaders to unpack what it really takes to turn AI ambition into real impact.
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Our Guests
AI Transformation perspectives from APAC Leaders
Loganathan Ramasamy
ST Logistics
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Sumir Bhatia
Lenovo
President, Infrastructure Solutions Group
Paddy (Padmanabh) Padiyar
OCBC Group
Executive Director, Transformation
Timmy Shum
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co.
Chief Information Officer
Zaid Hamzah
NUS
AI Governance & Commercialization
Nandini Das
ION Consulting
CEO
Ashley Liu
Keywords Studio
Managing Director
Cornelius Chang
Grab
Head of People
James Wong
Partner
McKinsey & Company
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