Makati, Philippines — June 11, 2025 — ECCI, in partnership with Adrenalin, hosted “Designing the Future of Talent: The A.D.O.R.E. Strategy” at Makati Shangri-La, a thought-leadership event that brought together HR professionals, technology leaders, and business executives to explore practical solutions for building future-ready, people-first organizations.
Grounding Talent Transformation in a Clear Strategy
The event centered on the A.D.O.R.E. Strategy, a practical framework that guides how organizations can Acquire, Develop, Operate, Recognize, and Empower talent. These five pillars framed the day’s conversations around building HR functions that are agile, aligned, and equipped to meet modern workforce challenges.
The event opened with welcome remarks from Mr. Anantha Raman, Vice President & Business Head – APAC at Adrenalin eSystems, who set the tone by highlighting the growing need for strategic HR transformation. This was followed by a keynote from Mr. Srinivasa Bharathy, Managing Director & CEO of Adrenalin, who emphasized the importance of placing people at the heart of digital initiatives. He also introduced NAVI, Adrenalin’s AI-powered assistant designed to simplify HR processes and improve employee experiences through intelligent automation.
HR Panel: Bridging the Gap Between Talent Strategy and Systems
Titled “Connected Talent, Disconnected Systems: What’s Holding HR Back?”, the HR panel discussion was moderated by Mr. Darwin Rivers, Founder & President of the Philippines HR Group, the country’s largest HR community. The session featured insights from Patrick Jess Dimayuga (Cargill Philippines), Rowena “Wen” Subido (RCBC), Avon Morales (Zenutna Holdings Corporation), and Joey Briones (Essentia Inc.).
The discussion spotlighted a familiar challenge across industries: while organizations are advancing people-first strategies, legacy systems and fragmented platforms often lag behind. The panelists shared real-world scenarios of onboarding delays, disconnected data, and leadership workarounds—demonstrating how strategic clarity, flexibility, and collaboration are essential to progress, even when systems aren’t ideal. The dialogue served as a reminder that human insight remains a key driver of transformation, regardless of system maturity.
CIO Panel: Talent Meets Tech: Building the Future Workforce with Digital Foresight
The CIO Panel Discussion, moderated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, EVP, Chief Delivery Officer at Adrenalin, explored the role of IT in enabling sustainable talent transformation. Panelists shared insights on how CIOs and HR leaders can align their strategies to drive cross-functional innovation and improve workforce systems. The discussion emphasized the importance of co-creating solutions that are scalable, integrated, and built to enhance both performance and experience across departments.
Balancing Innovation with Human Connection
In his closing remarks, Karthikeyan Subburaman, Regional Director of ECC International, emphasized one of the day’s key themes: the importance of pairing innovation with empathy. He underscored the concept of “Touch and Tech”—an approach that ensures technology not only enhances efficiency but also supports inclusion, care, and connection in the workplace.
“One idea we embraced today is ‘Touch and Tech’—ensuring that every advancement we adopt supports empathy, inclusion, and care. As we shape the future of work, innovation must never lose its human anchor.”
Moving Forward
As organizations continue to navigate the complexities of a modern workforce, the key message from the event remains clear: transformation must be both strategic and human-centered. The A.D.O.R.E. Strategy provides a structured, actionable path to help HR teams evolve in step with business goals, while themes like Touch and Tech highlight the importance of designing systems that foster empathy, inclusion, and meaningful connection. ECCI and Adrenalin remain committed to supporting organizations in their transformation journeys by providing not only strategic guidance but also integrated platforms—including robust HRIS solutions—that enable sustainable, people-centered progress. Through continued collaboration with HR and business leaders, we aim to help shape workplaces that are not only operationally efficient but also resilient, inclusive, and built for long-term impact. For more information check: https://www.eccinternational.com/adrenalin/
