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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[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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