FOREWORD W elcome to the October issue of Business Chief APAC . This month ’ s cover features Lauro Matias , CIO of EEI Corporation . Matias discusses the technologies involved in its digital transformation , as well as its response to COVID-19 . “ For me , digital business strategy is about the extension of a company ’ s physical reality and capabilities using digital technology ,” comments Matias . Other leaders that feature in the magazine include Alan Chiew , Executive Director and Head of Technology , Digital Channels at Standard Chartered Bank who talks about the bank ’ s transformation , survival and success . While James Haslam , CFO at ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll discusses the company ’ s resilience , growth and expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic . “ Our convergent solution offers a wide product suite to streamline our clients ’ HR and payroll processes , but what really sets it apart is the truly remote nature of the products ,” comments Haslam .
Elsewhere in the magazine , TCS explains the benefits of utilising strategy consultants during global crises such as COVID-19 , while Andrew Duncan , Partner and UK Head at Infosys Consulting , details the impact of COVID-19 from a talent strategy perspective . “ As the pandemic continues to disrupt operations and objectives , the skills required to maintain business continuity are likely to remain in flux .
Consequently , we will need to equip our employees with an all-purpose skill set – one that will be useful no matter how their specific role evolves in the aftermath of the pandemic .” In addition , this month ’ s Top 10 looks at the top innovation labs in the APAC region , ranked on their founding year
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