Holger Ness

Holger Ness

Global Head (SVP) People Services & Technology Novartis
Holger Ness

Holger Ness is an accomplished HR executive with more than 25 years of international experience spanning HR leadership, people operations, organizational transformation, and shared services. As Global Head of People Services & Technology at Novartis, he leads global service delivery and transformation initiatives that support employees around the world. Throughout his career, Holger has held leadership roles at country, regional, and global levels, helping shape the evolution of HR/ People & Organization functions and operating models. He is recognized for combining strategic vision with execution excellence, driving innovation, digitalization, AI-enabled services, and employee experience while building high-performing global teams. Passionate about the future of work, Holger focuses on leveraging technology and human-centered design to create simpler, smarter, and more meaningful employee experiences.

Agenda Day 2 - 18 Nov

9:55 Big Idea Stage: Human On-the-Loop - Redefining the Interaction Between Humans and AI in the Future of Work (EN)

  • From Human-in-the-Loop to Human-on-the-Loop: How much oversight and control should humans retain as AI agents become increasingly autonomous?
  • Skills & Workforce Transformation: Which skills will employees need, and how must organisations rethink talent strategies for an AI-enabled workplace?
  • Measuring Business Impact: How can human-AI collaboration drive productivity, enhance the employee experience and create measurable business value?

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