The 5%Series
AI Asia: Top 5% Leadership Perspectives for the AI Era
Podcast
The 5% Series
​Insights from Asia's Top Thought Leaders in AI, Business & Transformation
Why do 95% of organizations fail in their AI transformation efforts while a few rise to redefine their industries?
In this new podcast series, Dr. Andrew Ma engages visionary leaders across Asia who are driving change at the intersection of people, purpose, and technology.
Through candid conversations from boardrooms to factory floors, the series spotlights Asian voices at the forefront of AI transformation - sharing hard-won lessons, practical strategies, and human-centered insights.
The mission is simple:
To amplify Asian perspectives and stories in the global AI dialogue, share practical wisdom from the region’s top 5%, move organizations from experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation, and help leaders create meaningful value for people, businesses, and society.
Podcast
Episodes
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Episode 0 (Pilot)
In this episode, Timmy Shum, veteran CIO and digital transformation leader, shares why 95% of organisations struggle to realise ROI from AI and what separates AI hype from real transformation.
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Learn how data readiness, organisational alignment, and a start-small, scale-smart approach can help leaders turn AI initiatives into measurable business outcomes.
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Episode 4
In this episode, Ashley Liu, global gaming leader, shares how AI, industry disruption, and shifting consumer behaviour are reshaping leadership and the future of work.
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Learn why humility, servant leadership, systems thinking, and continuous learning are becoming essential for leaders, and why AI can predict patterns but cannot replace human taste and creativity.
