On May 8, AmCham China’s Southwest Chapter hosted an Executive Luncheon on “Transformation, Change, and Competitiveness in the AI Era” at the Grand Hyatt Chengdu. The event brought together member company representatives from a range of industries for a candid discussion on leadership, innovation, and business in the age of AI.
The luncheon welcomed two members of AmCham China’s Board of Governors: Dr. Yang Hou, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft and Chairman and CEO of Microsoft GCR, and Justin Zhao (Jun Zhao), Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Johnson & Johnson China.
The lunch opened with welcome remarks from Dr. Clare McDermott, Chair of AmCham China Southwest Chapter, who emphasized the value of open dialogue and collaboration amid rapid technological and geopolitical change.
The fireside chat was moderated by Albert Xu, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Care Alliance. Speakers discussed how companies can adapt to an increasingly AI-driven business environment, strengthen organizational capabilities, and build long-term competitiveness. They also shared perspectives on US-China relations, global business dynamics, innovation, policy, and the future of enterprise transformation. The discussion offered practical reflections on how both companies and individuals can remain resilient and adaptable in a period of constant change.
The Southwest Chapter would like to thank Microsoft China, Johnson & Johnson China, and Care Alliance for their generous support. We also extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Yang Hou and Justin Zhao for sharing their insights with the community, to Grand Hyatt Chengdu for its hospitality.