PwC South East Asia Consulting

Our recently-concluded Partner Offsite - held over three days last week - saw more than 50 Partners across six territories coming together in Penang to reimagine distinct possibilities in the way we help our clients and the broader society tackle their most challenging issues with purpose and gusto. Led by our CEO Simon Gealy, the Offsite served as a sound platform for our practice to convene and to discuss priorities cutting across #Markets, #Alliances, #People, #Technology and #Strategy – the core tenets of our business. Marcus Lam | Khoon Yean Soo Hoo | Andrew Taggart | Charles Loh | Marc Philipp | Ming C. | Tristan Hockley | Shahrin Ismail | Martijn Peeters | Vilaiporn Taweelappontong | Veronica R. Bartolome | Johnathan Ooi | Eugene Macey

Our latest report reveals that 51% of companies in Asia Pacific are adopting the double materiality approach, balancing financial viability with societal and environmental impact. This shift highlights a growing commitment to comprehensive sustainability. Discover more about how this approach is shaping the future of sustainability reporting at https://lnkd.in/gkhv4DER #SustainedOutcomes #SustainabilityReporting #SustainabilityStandards  #ClimateRisk #NetZero Eu-Lin Fang | Bing Yi Lee | Parul Munshi | Simon Gealy | Andrew Taggart | Winston Nesfield | Mansi Singh | Vilaiporn Taweelappontong | Jonathan Sharp | Neha Mani | Rimko Nurral | Raymond Teo | Richie Tan | Karan Dhanwani

Asia Pacific CEOs are breaking down traditional sector boundaries to seek new value streams.   Learn more about how this reconfiguration is accelerating. From #AI to #Climate and #BusinessModelReinvention, explore the key issues dominating the minds of 1,520 CEOs in Asia Pacific: https://lnkd.in/g2njZaCU #CEOSurvey #DigitalTransformation Simon Gealy | Andrew Taggart | Charles Loh | Winston Nesfield | Vilaiporn Taweelappontong | Martijn Peeters | Shahrin Ismail | Veronica R. Bartolome | Johnathan Ooi | Parul Munshi | Martijn Schouten | Eugene Macey | Mansi Singh

Companies are least ready for the cyber risks they find most concerning, according to PwC’s 2025 Digital Trust Insights.   The survey of 4,000+ business and tech leaders reveals the top threats on their radar but also exposes the gap in preparedness. With fewer than half of CISOs involved in key cyber and tech decisions, is the C-Suite aligned?    Read more in the latest from the #LeadershipAgenda https://pwc.to/4hl5vFh   Explore the full findings of PwC’s 2025 Digital Trust Insights survey: https://lnkd.in/gseiE5zq   #DTI25 #CyberSecurity #CISO Raymond Teo | Richie Tan | Rishi A. | Simon Gealy | Andrew Taggart | Charles Loh | Winston Nesfield | Eugene Macey | Vilaiporn Taweelappontong | Martijn Peeters | Shahrin Ismail | Johnathan Ooi | Veronica R. Bartolome | Annaya Devaiah | Saurabh Kaushik | Boopathi RP | Tanvinder Singh

#PwCProud to have been recognised by capioIT as a Market Maker in the Salesforce Asia Pacific Systems Integration and Services Providers Capture Share Report – 2025. PwC is delighted to have been acknowledged for our strategic leverage of deep industry expertise and extensive transformation experience to provide high-value solutions tailored to clients' needs. Through the power of our #Alliance Partnership with Salesforce, we are committed to helping businesses reinvent through #DigitalTransformation. 🏆 Learn more on our latest gong: https://lnkd.in/gwQkrG5Q #BusinessReinvention #SustainedOutcomes #Technology #People #Strategy  Tristan Hockley | Shuchi Mehta | Simon Gealy | Andrew Taggart | Charles Loh | Eugene Macey | Edwina Chin | Vilaiporn Taweelappontong | Marc Philipp | Martijn Peeters | Martijn Schouten | Parul Munshi | Raymond Teo | Samuel Bong | Jacqueline Heng

Can CEOs trust AI enough to transform their businesses?   PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey reveals a trust gap: nearly a third report low confidence in deploying AI, even as 49% predict GenAI will boost profitability.   Leadership on responsible AI, workforce empowerment and AI-enabled value creation can turn hesitation into transformation.   👉 Explore the full insights in the latest from the #LeadershipAgenda: https://pwc.to/3Wva6Ms #CEOSurvey #GenAI #DigitalTransformation Simon Gealy | Andrew Taggart | Charles Loh | Winston Nesfield | Vilaiporn Taweelappontong | Martijn Peeters | Shahrin Ismail | Veronica R. Bartolome | Johnathan Ooi | Parul Munshi | Martijn Schouten | Eugene Macey | Mansi Singh

We are thrilled to have wrapped up a successful and insightful breakfast dialogue co-hosted by our Practice and our Alliance Partner Microsoft on 24 February. This exclusive event brought together leaders in the human capital and #workforcetransformation industry.   The morning was packed with engaging discussions and collaborative sessions aimed at exploring the potential of #AI and #GenAI to revolutionize human resource practices.     Key event highlights:   📈 Macro Trends Shaping the Future Workforce: Our Workforce Transformation and Regional Sustainability Consulting Leader Parul Munshi and Workforce Transformation Partner Satu Aavikko discussed the transformative impact of GenAI on business and society. They highlighted how AI agents are expected to revolutionize business operations and also explored how organizations are using GenAI in HR to enhance service delivery and create meaningful employee experiences at scale.    🖥️ PwC’s Flywheel Concept: Our Digital, Cloud, and Data Managing Director Richard Chong presented our flagship responsible-AI strategy; the PwC Flywheel Concept. He did a deep dive on different use cases of AI, as well as how GenAI has changed the way models are trained and how it can aid in HR processes at different levels. He conducted a live demo of how hiring managers can use GenAI to create job descriptions more efficiently.     💡 Learnings from Microsoft HR’s AI Journey: Microsoft Singapore and ASEAN One Enterprise HR Lead Weng Pui Lam shared how AI is changing the way we work, increasing productivity, and unleashing innovation. He detailed Microsoft’s transformation journey to embedding GenAI within its organization, highlighting the role of champions who drive this journey and the importance of identifying the right skills.     📝 Breakout Discussions: The breakout sessions were the highlight of the event, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and diverse insights. Attendees unpacked key issues and use cases across the industries, enriching their understanding of how GenAI can be effectively implemented in HR and workforce management.   #PwC #Microsoft #CHRO #DigitalTransformation #WorkforceTransformation Simon Gealy | Andrew Taggart | Charles Loh | Martijn Schouten | Dr. Pirata Phakdeesattayaphong | Winston Nesfield | Eugene Macey | William Choong, FCPA(Aust.) | Pooja Parsram | Lisa-Marie Sleep | Tina Wahi | Alvin Tea | Kylie Collins

Whether your businesses are early or further along in the #CircularEconomy journey, PwC recommends a five-step approach that guides firms from compliance, to efficiency, to value creation.     Curious about how your organisation can accelerate the circular-economy transition? Get inspired: https://lnkd.in/gFQ7eg8r #Sustainability #ESG #Transformation #SustainedOutcomes Edwina Chin | Parul Munshi | Martijn Schouten | Satu Aavikko | Dr. Pirata Phakdeesattayaphong | Simon Gealy | Andrew Taggart | Charles Loh | Vilaiporn Taweelappontong | Melissa MacEwen | Ivy Kuo | Karan Dhanwani | Pooja Parsram

Insights from PwC's 28th Annual Global #CEOSurvey show 76% of FS CEOs who made major acquisitions recently plan more, indicating confidence in larger deals.   The #FinancialServices sector is set for transformation through strategic M&A and technological innovation. Despite macroeconomic challenges, there's optimism for increased M&A activity, with megadeals making a strong return.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: 💼 #BusinessModelReinvention: Technology, including #AI, is reshaping the Financial Services landscape. The rise of embedded finance and open banking drives innovation beyond traditional boundaries. 📈 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Firms are expanding through M&A to access new markets and technologies. 💪 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Collaborations are enhancing technology and operations through digital transformation.   🚀 Get more insights on what CEOs in Asia Pacific are thinking on AI and in reshaping the financial services landscape in 2025:  https://lnkd.in/g2njZaCU   👉 Explore how strategic M&A and technological innovation are reshaping financial services and what this means for your business: https://lnkd.in/dyQ3Gszy   #CEOSurvey #FinancialServices #BusinessModelReinvention #DigitalTransformation #AWM #AI #Innovation      Simon Gealy | Andrew Taggart | Charles Loh | Mansi Singh | Winston Nesfield | Vilaiporn Taweelappontong | Martijn Peeters | Shahrin Ismail | Veronica R. Bartolome | Johnathan Ooi | Parul Munshi | Martijn Schouten | Eugene Macey

#SGBudget2025: The enhancements to the SkillsFuture scheme are set to revolutionise #WorkforceTransformation in Singapore. These strategic enhancements are developed to empower businesses to remain competitive and agile in a rapidly evolving global market. The redesigned SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit and the new SkillsFuture Workforce Development Grant are key initiatives that simplify processes and encourage SMEs to invest in skill development.    𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 🔎 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: The transition to a wallet-based system and streamlined application processes makes it easier for businesses to access skill development resources. 📈 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Increased support for job redesign activities and part-time programmes promotes flexibility and lifelong learning. 🏛️ 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Comprehensive financial and technical assistance for job redesign helps businesses leverage technology and maintain a competitive edge. 💼 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲: Measures to encourage reemployment of seniors and support for lower-wage workers. 📢 Learn more of our analysis of SkillsFuture from the Budget: https://lnkd.in/gP4H9xJC   👉 Read more of PwC Singapore'𝘀 Budget analysis and insights across a plethora of areas and learn what it means for you and your business: https://lnkd.in/guwN7z-u #SGBudget2025 #DigitalTransformation #WorkforceTransformation  #FutureReady #SustainedOutcomes #TransformNow #ReimagineDigital #StrategyandGrowth    Martijn Schouten | Parul Munshi | Simon Gealy | Andrew Taggart | Charles Loh | Satu Aavikko | Eugene Macey | Pooja Parsram | Tina Wahi | Lisa-Marie Sleep | Alvin Tea | Kylie Collins | PwC Singapore