Laurence Yap is a seasoned HR strategist, AI pioneer, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in human resources, learning and development (L&D), talent management, and organizational development (OD). He has held leadership roles at global giants like Pfizer, PayPal, and First Solar, delivering transformative HR frameworks, leadership programs, and AI-integrated talent strategies across biopharmaceuticals, fintech, renewable energy, manufacturing, retail, and more. Currently he is the regional HR advisor of Huacomm.

In AI, Laurence is a leading voice for non-technical adoption of generative AI. He simplifies complex tools through prompt engineering, ethical governance, and workflow integration to boost productivity and HR efficiency. He authors the popular AI for Productivity, Innovation, and Management newsletter (6,000+ subscribers), wrote Supercharge Corporate Learning (Amazon), and published a practical HR AI prompt guide. As Dean of the School of AI at UOA Academy, he bridges AI and management for diverse professionals.

Certified in generative AI (Google, Stanford, UC Davis, IBM), ethics, and prompt mastery, Laurence is a sought-after speakers related to AI and management. A Top 50 HR Creator in Malaysia with 130,000+ LinkedIn followers, he founded Hacking HR Malaysia and co-organizes CHRO Nexus Forum.

Awarded by MIHRM, World HRD Congress, and ETHRWorld, Laurence holds a Master of Social Sciences and BA (Hons) from University of Malaya. His expertise equips organizations and individuals to thrive in an AI-driven future.