Andrew Kempe
COO Asia Pacific,
Lazard Asset Management
As one part of his role as COO for Asia Pacific, Andrew is responsible for driving the adoption of new technology and solutions for the regional team; including AI-enabled tools.
Keeping a close eye on this fast-changing landscape is a huge challenge and so is getting past all the hype to find practical ways for AI to enhance business process and drive return on investment. With AI investment going beyond product acquisition, the change management and cultural change involved in AI adoption are also keeping Andrew and his team extremely busy.
Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in a diverse number of roles throughout the financial industry and brings a unique perspective that enables him to see the challenges and opportunities presented by AI advancement from several different angles.