AESC APAC Virtual Leadership Roundtable and Networking Event – Japan/South Korea/Taiwan

June 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (JST)
Event Highlights:
Engage with Industry Peers – Connect with fellow AESC members to share experiences and build lasting professional relationships.
Leadership Roundtable discussion – Topics of local interest
Expert Insights from FAMA
Title: Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Summary:
As client expectations continue to rise, executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality candidates faster, while maintaining rigorous diligence and credibility.
This session will explore how leading firms are adapting their shortlist and vetting processes using AI to improve speed and insight — without adding operational complexity.
We will consider:
• The shift facing search firms
• Where traditional shortlist diligence breaks down
• Where AI fits (without disrupting your process)
• What leading firms are doing differently
Speaker from FAMA: Ben Mones – Founder and CEO
Bio:

Ben Mones is the CEO and Founder of Fama, an award winning AI-based software company trusted by thousands of talent acquisition teams from around the globe. He regularly appears in major media outlets and on podcasts, and is an expert on how technology is shaping society – particularly in the workplace. In addition to leading Fama, Ben serves on boards for a handful of high-growth startups and mentors entrepreneurs just starting out on their journey. Outside of work, you can find Ben on the basketball court or huddled over his smoker, cooking up a BBQ for his family of 4. He is based in Los Angeles, CA.
This meeting is invitation-only. For inquiries, please contact Sarah Mortimer at smortimer@aesc.org, or Aimee Larroza at alarroza@aesc.org.