Jack Hu

In capital projects, automation investment often constitutes a small percentage of the overall budget, frequently overlooked despite its potential to enhance reliability and efficiency. Jack challenged this norm, questioning why automation systems weren't being standardized to unlock their full potential in grassroots or migration projects. 

In this session, Jack will share how he secured long-term leadership sponsorship and navigated the human instinct to stick with the status quo. He will present the holistic improvements achieved at Dow, including increased reliability, opportunities for continuous improvement, and the establishment of a firm foundation for Generic AI. Jack will also predict how these changes will further enhance ROI from their automation systems, the required investment to achieve this and the substantial returns still on the table.  

Most importantly, Jack will share the insights required to trigger meaningful transitions, including the 3 less obvious questions every senior leader should ask.