Singapore
I am a strategic transformational HR Leader with 20+ years of experiences focusing on people & culture. What drives me? Enabling the business to grow through people and innovation. My expertise lies in - steering business through transformation journey involving rapid growth, efficiency restructuring, and capability uplift. - breadth and depth of knowledge in cross region talent solutions (HR partnering, Reward, OD&TD) and innovation culture through a unique career path across diverse industries (technology, healthcare, energy trading, consulting) in APAC. - strategic advisory to founders and C-suite leaders, on building people infrastructure from 0 to 1, strengthening leadership maturity, and orchestrating culture change in complex international and high growth environments. What am I up to next: I hold great passion for transforming business & organization through leveraging new technology and growth mindset, either in a strategic leadership role or through consulting projects. Recently I have embarked on a new self development journey with BCG RISE program, focusing on Digital Transformation & Change Management. I look to further enhance my digital literacy and keep myself abreast of the latest development in the digital transformation space. Equipped with more advanced digital knowledge and techniques, I look forward to applying the new playbook to support Business & HR transformation agenda.
1. Strategic Organization & Talent review for a large social services organization in Singapore: - Redesigned talent acquisition model, using process mapping & capability assessment, improving process efficiency, and strengthening recruitment governance. - Developed Employee Value Proposition (EVP) leveraging stakeholder interviews & culture insights, improving employer brand clarity and alignment across functions. - Delivered a compensation benchmarking and salary architecture review and influenced the approval process at the board level. 2. BCG RISE Program (in progress): Digital Transformation & Change Management business case projects 3. Offer strategic HR advisory to Chinese startups & scaleups on talent, leadership & organization transformation
Scaled the organization from 200+ to 400+ employees through structured workforce planning, digital hiring processes, and culture-aligned selection practices to support rapid product and market expansion. Led enterprise-wide efficiency transformation during COVID-19, integrating scenario planning, change management, and leadership alignment approach. Achieved 30% cost efficiency with minimal business disruption and maintained strong employee engagement. Architected Tezign’s HR operating model, introducing digital people service platforms, employee lifecycle processes, performance frameworks, and HR policy governance which enhanced HR service efficiency by 50+%. Strengthened leadership capability through coaching & mentoring, leadership team development, and fostered cross-functional collaboration and innovation Designed and delivered a 4-module Leadership 101 program to build future leadership pipeline: elevated managerial capability across high-potential teams and improved talent readiness for scale-up growth.
Advised C-suite leaders across MNCs and Chinese tech giants (Microsoft, Google, Alibaba, Huawei, Xiaomi) on organization transformation, succession, leadership development, and culture evolution. Led large-scale leadership and organization diagnostics, including Board Effectiveness Assessments and pre-deal due diligence, influencing strategic decisions for private equity and corporate investors. Co-created enterprise talent strategies and leadership frameworks, enabling clients to strengthen leadership pipelines and accelerate digital transformation agendas. Designed and facilitated executive workshops on team culture, organizational health, collaboration effectiveness, and leadership. Hosted cross-industry leadership roundtables to share insights on digital leadership, transformation, and talent trends, positioning Egon Zehnder as a thought leader in the tech and digital ecosystem.
- As part of BP's high potential talent development program, offered the opportunity to switch into commercial development function and further develop commercial acumen - Business strategy development for emerging markets i.e. Indonesia, China - Execution of business strategy & projects in Indonesia gasoil trading market - Strategic business development and execution of commercial prospects in China, incl. oil products import and export, domestic fuels value chain establishment, potential LPG import/re-export and storage leasing with key market players
Key member of ISTEH leadership team, shaped organization talent strategy and delivered workforce planning, reward program design and talent solutions for the Oil & Gas trading businesses in 8 countries across Asia (400+ employees). Led the organisation through a talent crisis in 2010 and defended ISTEH’s strategic position as the No#1 supply & trading organisation in Asia. Implemented a full-cycle HR business partnering model in line with IST global objectives, improving leadership effectiveness, team engagement, and organizational agility in a fast pace and highly competitive trading environment. Redesigned a 3-year early-career trading talent program (Challenger), enhancing rotational structure, assessment tools, and coaching frameworks - strengthening junior trader pipeline quality.
Provided a full spectrum of HR Partnering support to client groups consisting of three Specialty Business Units, Medical function and Head Office functions in the UK
Novartis MBA Leadership Development is a well known talent development program to attract and develop high potential individuals to fulfill the organisation talent pipeline in various businesses across the globe - Executive Assistant to Head of HR, Pharma Region Europe - HR Generalist, Ophthalmics North America (New Jersey USA) - Compensation & Benefits, Global Consumer Health Segment - Global Talent Management, Novartis Group