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

Career Development

Free

Singapore (On Campus)

Thursday, 18 September, 2025

6 – 8 pm +08

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

Frank Koo

Founder and CEO, Nextplay Pte Ltd

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.