Paolo Emilio Testa

Paolo Emilio Testa is the Chief People Officer at SoftServe, where he leads the global People function, focusing on building a strong, future-ready HR organization that enables leadership, talent development, and business growth. He brings over 25 years of international HR leadership experience across leading global technology and services companies, including senior roles spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

Known for his business-oriented approach to HR, Paolo has worked closely with C-level executives and regional leaders as a strategic advisor and executive coach. His leadership philosophy centers on evolving HR from an administrative function to a true business partner — one that strengthens leadership, unlocks talent, enables innovation, and supports sustainable growth. At SoftServe, he is driving a People Strategy focused on stronger foundations, clearer expectations, leadership development, and future-ready capabilities.

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By Paolo Emilio Testa, Iryna Tkach, Khrystyna BlinovskaMay 07, 2026

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Assessing AI Readiness Through the Talent Experience

How talent experience, trust, and practical learning shape AI readiness more than tool access or technical capability.

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