Workday, Inc., the enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) platform for managing people, money, and agents, has announced the appointment of Yen Yen Tan to its APAC International Advisory Board (IAB), effective on Monday.

The firm said in a statement that strategic appointment comes as Workday expands its AI impact across Southeast Asia, enabling organizations to accelerate their AI roadmaps in a new era of work.

The Workday APAC IAB comprises a select group of highly experienced, external senior executives who work closely with the Workday APAC leadership team to help organizations navigate the future of work.

Leveraging her deep operational expertise and strong network across ASEAN boardrooms and across the region, Tan will support businesses in realising their AI roadmap and enabling true innovation across the organization.

Based in Singapore, Tan brings over three decades of senior executive and advisory experience at global technology companies including Vodafone, Oracle and HP.

She has also held numerous independent non-executive roles across public and private organizations globally.

Currently, Tan sits on the boards of organizations including OCBC Bank, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, ams-OSRAM AG and EdgeConnex Inc. Her previous board appointments include Defense Science & Technology Singapore, Singapore Press Holdings, as well as European companies Barry Callebaut AG and Gemalto NV.

“As a ‘techie’ at heart, I am energized by Workday’s AI-first approach to solving the most complex workforce and financial challenges,

“I look forward to working with the Workday leadership team to empower organizations, helping them harness AI capabilities to drive productivity and navigate their digital transformation journeys with confidence,” said Yen Yen Tan.

Simon Tate, president, APAC, Workday, said that Tan’s mentorship and guidance will be a tremendous asset to both the firm’s people and its business.

“With her expertise, I am confident we will continue to drive growth and better support organizations across Asia as they accelerate AI-enabled workforce modernization,” he added.

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