AI Governance Gains Attention as a Path to Measurable ROI
Ayala Corporation executives with University of the Philippines partners at the launch of the Ayala Data and Analytics Community of Practice – now shaping company-wide AI policy to ensure that automation delivers both productivity gains and accountable growth.
Early AI adoption focused on efficiency. Now, companies are measuring how governance frameworks contribute to return on investment. By aligning AI use with business objectives, organizations are finding ways to scale both productivity and accountability.
In Vietnam, VinFast, an electric vehicle manufacturer, has partnered with INFORM to implement a Transport Management Software (TMS) and Vehicle Yard Management System (YMS). These tools aim to improve supply chain transparency, speed up deliveries, and cut operational costs – direct indicators of ROI and examples of HR technology use for sustainable growth in Asia.
The Philippines’ Ayala Corporation has applied the same principle to workforce productivity. Years ago, its subsidiary HCX Technology Partners worked with Automation Anywhere to automate 60–80% of administrative tasks through Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This freed staff for higher-value work and delivered measurable cost savings. Today, Ayala continues its governance approach through the Ayala Data and Analytics Community of Practice (ADA COP), launched in late 2023. The group now has over 1,400 members and is developing a company-wide AI governance policy.
These cases show that AI’s value extends beyond deployment – it depends on structured oversight. This connection between governance and measurable performance will be a key topic at HR Technology Congress Asia 2025, including practical insights on how to implement AI in HR for Asian organizations.
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