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In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Ester Gramegna, Head of Human Resources at Aventum Group, a global leader in reinsurance that’s reimagining what modern HR looks like in an AI-driven workplace.
Ester brings a global and deeply human perspective to digital transformation, showing how HR can balance analytics, automation, and empathy to guide organizations through change. With a background in research and data, she’s helping Aventum build scalable, people-first systems—turning AI from a source of fear into a tool for empowerment.
From rethinking succession planning and compliance tracking to redesigning onboarding and recruiting with AI, Ester shares how her team is using technology to give time back to people, strengthen trust, and accelerate growth.
She and Thomas discuss how HR can lead transformation across industries that have traditionally relied on legacy processes and what it takes to align innovation with culture, business strategy, and human connection.
Topics Discussed:
- How HR can transform fear of AI into trust and empowerment.
- Building transparency and communication into every change initiative.
- Using AI to modernize succession planning and close skills gaps faster.
- Creating seamless onboarding and recruiting experiences with automation.
- Partnering with finance and leadership to prove ROI on AI investments.
- Why people-first transformation starts with upskilling HR itself.
- The evolving role of HR as both a change leader and business strategist.
If you’re thinking about how to guide your organization through digital transformation without losing the human touch, this conversation offers a practical and inspiring look at how AI can make HR more strategic, more efficient, and more human.
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