Welcome to HR Pivoteers: Flip the Script… Lead the Shift — An invitation-only leadership experience curated by John Clements, in collaboration with Zenger Folkman, CrossKnowledge, Recruitment SMART, and Uniphore, with major sponsorship support from Anchor Land.
We’re excited to engage with you as we explore bold, future-forward perspectives redefining the HR landscape.
Event Details
Monday, July 21, 2025 | 11:30 AM onwards | Admiral Hotel Manila
Program Segments
11:30 AM – Registration
12:00 PM – Light Bites, Booths & Mingling
1:00 PM – Welcome
1:10 PM – Joe Folkman, Co-Founder, Zenger Folkman (Building Leadership Competencies in the Age of AI)
Speaker: Dr. Joe Folkman Co-founder, Zenger Folkman
Dr. Joe Folkman is a globally recognized psychometrician, author, and co-founder of Zenger Folkman, a premier firm in leadership development and 360-degree assessments. With over 30 years of experience, he has studied more than a million assessments across 100,000 leaders, helping organizations turn feedback into measurable change. He holds a PhD in Social and Organizational Psychology and has advised Fortune 500 companies and top institutions. A frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes, Dr. Folkman is known for pioneering strengths-based leadership and evidence-driven development strategies.
Session Topic: Dr. Folkman will explore how leadership must evolve in response to AI’s growing influence. His session highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and feedback-driven growth, offering practical strategies for developing future-ready leaders in a tech-enabled world.
1:40 PM – Fireside Chat – Vikas Singh & Sathish Vijayakumar (The Future of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment)
Panelists: Vikas Singh & Sathish Vijayakumar Fireside Chat: The Future of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
Vikas Singh is Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Recruitment Smart Technologies, with over 16 years of leadership experience across Fortune 500 firms and digital ventures. He specializes in AI, SaaS, and e-commerce, and has led transformative initiatives in strategy, marketing, and sales. Vikas is known for building scalable operational frameworks and driving global growth through consultative selling, change management, and business transformation. An MBA graduate of the Indian School of Business, he brings deep cross-functional acumen and cultural sensitivity to enterprise innovation.
Sathish Vijayakumar is APAC Head of Partnership Alliances and Global Strategic Accounts at Uniphore. With 22 years in technology leadership, he has held senior roles at Foundever, Transcom, Dell, and Convergys, managing portfolios over $200M and teams of 12,000+. Sathish is an expert in strategic partnerships, AI transformation, and enterprise operations. Based in Metro Manila, he is fluent in multiple languages and passionate about leveraging technology to drive scalable, insight-led business impact.
Session Topic: In this fireside chat, Vikas and Sathish will explore emerging trends in talent acquisition and recruitment, from AI-powered hiring and data-driven decision-making to evolving candidate expectations. The discussion will highlight strategies for attracting top talent, enhancing recruitment efficiency, and future-proofing workforce planning in a rapidly shifting landscape.
2:40 PM – Networking Break & Booth Visits
3:10 PM – Breakout Sessions and Case Studies
a. Zenger Folkman and Coaching
Learn how coaching powered by real feedback drives stronger, AI-ready leaders. Zenger Folkman’s data-backed method builds emotional intelligence and leadership agility, critical for thriving in tech-driven teams.
b. Cross Knowledge and Blended Learning
Discover how blended learning, avatars, and AI personalize the upskilling experience. This session explores smart learning design to boost performance and scale capability in hybrid workplaces.
c. John Clements x Smart Recruit x Q for Recruitment
Join us for an engaging breakout session with JCCI, Recruitment Smart, and Q as we explore how AI is transforming the recruitment landscape. Discover how intelligent automation and digital tools—powered by Sniper AI—are streamlining hiring processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and boosting recruiter efficiency. This session highlights the transformative impact of data-driven strategies and agile recruitment solutions, offering a glimpse into the future of talent acquisition. Learn how this partnership delivers smarter, faster, and more personalized hiring outcomes.
4:00 PM – Andre Scholtz, Organizational Strategist, Cross Knowledge (The Future of Learning Through Personalization and the Use of Avatars)
Speaker: André Scholtz Organizational Strategist, CrossKnowledge
André Scholtz is a senior Learning & Organizational Development Strategist and executive leader at CrossKnowledge, based in London. With over two decades of experience, he drives enterprise transformation by aligning culture, capability, and performance with strategic goals. Grounded in organizational psychology, André designs capability-led strategies that foster innovation, collaboration, and leadership growth. He has led global initiatives across L&D, customer success, and event operations, and is a certified Insights Practitioner and Change Management expert.
Session Topic: In this session, André explores how AI and immersive technologies are transforming corporate learning. He highlights the impact of personalization and avatar-driven experiences on learner engagement, capability building, and the future of workforce development.
4:30 PM – Closing – Ravi Saraogi, Co-Founder & President APAC, Uniphore (Leading with Artificial Intelligence)
Speaker: Ravi Saraogi Co-founder & President (APAC), Uniphore
Ravi Saraogi is Co-founder and President (APAC) of Uniphore, a global leader in Conversational AI. With over 17 years of experience, he leads client growth, delivery, and success across the region. He played a founding role in the Mobile Payment Forum of India, contributing to the rollout of digital payment systems like Rupay and IMPS. A tech innovator and entrepreneur, Ravi holds a B.Tech in Information Technology and has earned recognition through BW’s 40 Under 40 list. He is recognized for delivering scalable, secure, and human-centric AI solutions that drive enterprise transformation.
Session Topic: Ravi will explore how AI is reshaping leadership, decision-making, and customer engagement. His talk highlights the strategic integration of AI to scale impact, foster innovation, and enhance human-machine collaboration in today’s evolving workplace.
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