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Demand for AI-related talents increasing globally across sectors

But some human resource specialists are urging caution and a strategic approach to avoid over-hiring

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Young Zhan Heng

Published Mon, Jun 9, 2025 · 07:00 AM
    • Akshay Mendon, Singapore head for executive search firm EMA Partners, says he has noticed that while tech-enabled businesses were the first to set up and hire for AI departments, traditional companies in manufacturing, energy and logistics are also doing so now.
    • Akshay Mendon, Singapore head for executive search firm EMA Partners, says he has noticed that while tech-enabled businesses were the first to set up and hire for AI departments, traditional companies in manufacturing, energy and logistics are also doing so now. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] It has been an active market for global roles in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), with several top-level appointments being reported in recent months. 

    Akshay Mendon, Singapore head for executive search firm EMA Partners, said: “While tech-enabled businesses were first to the post, we are seeing a huge surge in demand (for AI-related jobs) from traditional companies in product manufacturing and energy and logistics.”

    Top-level AI-related appointments in the last couple of months include in-flight caterer Sats’ appointment of Sandeep Sakharkar as chief digital officer in May.

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