Recorded on October 22nd '25 / 10:05 AM to 10:30 AM CEST

Powering People: Building a High-Performance Culture in the Age of AI

Fireside

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Building resilience and performance in an era of transformation

Kerry Dryburgh, bp’s EVP of People, Culture & Communications, shares how bold leadership, tech integration, and a people-first approach are fueling bp’s transformation in an AI-driven economy.

Speaker

Kerry Dryburgh

EVP, People, Culture and Communications and Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer

Dr. Charles-Henri Besseyre des Horts

Professor Emeritus

HEC Paris

In a volatile economic climate and amid rapid AI-driven change, Kerry Dryburgh will reveal how bp is balancing cutting-edge technology with a relentless focus on human capability. Drawing on lessons from her experience leading employees across 60 countries, she will share how bp is unlocking talent potential and preparing for the future of energy.

Key takeaways:

The economic and industry forces driving bp’s transformation.
How AI and automation are being adopted without losing the human edge.
Leadership strategies that inspire adaptability and resilience in a legacy-rich organization.
bp’s approach to building a high-performance culture
Developing future-ready skills for thriving in a fast-evolving market.

Artificial Intelligence

Strategy and Leadership

Transformation

See the 2025 Agenda