Ms. Cher Whee SIM - Keynote Speaker
Vice President, People Strategy, Technology and Talent Acquisition, Micron Technology Inc
Cher Whee Sim is the Vice President of People Strategy, People Technology & Services, and Asia Talent Acquisition at Micron Technology, Inc. Joining Micron in 2010, she played an integral role in shaping the company's strategic framework, leveraging technology, AI, and data intelligence to drive exceptional experiences and results. Ms. Sim leads the talent strategy and operations for Asia Talent Acquisition and the TA Central Team, focusing on innovative human resource solutions. She has held various senior leadership roles and served on several councils, including Eightfold.ai and Micron Diversity, Equality & Inclusion. Ms. Sim chairs the Asia chapter of the Micron Women's Leadership Network and the Singapore chapter of LGBTQ+ Allies. Her accolades include the DEI Champion award at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference 2021 and the Human Resources Director Asia Hot List 2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the National University of Singapore and has completed executive programs at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Singapore Management University, and PwC Trust Leadership Institute.
Presentation Title
The Future-Ready Workplace: A Myth, a Mandate, or a Mindset?
Abstract
In a world where the future is unpredictable, becoming “future ready” can feel like chasing a moving target—especially in the fast-evolving semiconductor industry, where technology is outpacing human adaptability.
This keynote challenges the usual ideas about what it means to be 'future ready'. Instead of trying to keep up with what's next—something that changes at jet speed—it introduces a change-agnostic mental model. One that helps HR leaders build systems and cultures that can thrive, no matter what the future holds.
You’ll walk away with practical tools to plan, adapt, and support your workforce—so they’re not just future ready, but ready for any future.