Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine April 2019 | Page 19

“ Smart cities , smart workplaces , smart cars , etc ... Those areas all need thought leadership in the technology space to actually understand how the enablement of these technologies can support meaningful business models ”

— Jacqueline Teo , Chief Digital Officer at HGC Global Communications
19 just want it and they want it fast ,” she explains . This is where her experience comes into play , as she is able to marry her background in finance with her business knowledge and understanding of technology to optimise the benefits to HGC and its customers .
She adds that thought leadership is crucial in achieving any form of success in a digital transformation . “ Everything is smart these days ,” she says . “ Smart cities , smart workplaces , smart cars , etc . Those areas all need thought leadership in the technology space to actually understand how the enablement of these technologies can support meaningful business models . A good digital leader has to know how to use technology as a progressive enabler and a disrupter – yet advocate for the customer while providing universal benefit and work all positions seamlessly to grow . You don ’ t always need to be the smartest person in the room , but you do need to know who is and then create the environment where each strength has a voice to shape the outcome .”
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