Meng Kiat Toh

Senior HR Leader | Building Agile, Inclusive Workforces | 20+ Years of APAC Transformation Experience

Singapore

About

With 20+ years leading HR transformation across APAC and global markets, I’m seeking my next strategic opportunity — one where people, purpose, and performance intersect. My journey has spanned full-spectrum HR leadership: talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, DEI, and workforce planning. I’ve partnered with senior leaders to drive change, build inclusive cultures, and align people strategy with business outcomes — across industrial MNCs, regional hubs, and innovation-driven environments. I’m passionate about shaping agile, future-ready workplaces and mentoring the next generation of HR leaders. Whether it’s leading transformation, designing performance frameworks, or building early-career pipelines, I bring a hands-on, strategic mindset to every challenge. Where opportunities within my familiar industry or in the public sector, healthcare, infrastructure, education — I’d love to connect and explore how I can contribute. #HRLeadership #StrategicHR #OrganizationalDevelopment #WorkforceStrategy #DEI #Transformation #SingaporeTalent #OpenToWork

Experience

  • Regional HR Business Partner & Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Cummins Inc.
    Feb 2018 - Oct 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos

    - Partnered with country GMs and senior leaders to align workforce strategy with business goals across 14 APAC markets - Led organizational development initiatives, including succession planning, performance frameworks, and cultural transformation - Directed regional internship and university engagement programs, strengthening early-career pipelines and national workforce alignment - Collaborated with global HR and COEs to update recruiting policies, onboarding frameworks, and DEI programs - Supported compensation benchmarking, job grade evaluations, and performance cycle planning with Total Rewards - Coached HR teams and business managers on employee engagement, talent mobility, and leadership development

  • Caterpillar Inc. (Full-time · 17 yrs 2 mos)
    • Regional HR Business Partner, Asia Pacific
      Apr 2013 - Feb 2018 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      - Oversaw HR operations across APAC, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and C&B - Acted as HRBP to regional business units, advising on workforce strategy, organizational design, and leadership development - Led campus engagement and internship programs in Singapore and Indonesia, aligned with business growth and talent needs - Reviewed HR policies and compliance frameworks in collaboration with global and regional teams - Supported employee development through coaching, feedback, and succession planning initiatives - Partnered with business leaders to foster a positive work environment and resolve employee concerns

    • Progressive Business & Operations roles
      Jan 2001 - Mar 2013 · 12 yrs 3 mos

      Series of roles in: Sales & Marketing Product Consultant, Asia Pacific 2011 – 2013 Territory Manager (TM), Scandinavia and UK 2009 – 2011 6 Sigma Black Belt / Sales Support Consultant 2007 – 2009 Analyst roles – Sales & Ops Planning / Business Planning / Pricing / Account Operations / Warehouse Planning 2001 – 2007 - Grow market share & increase profitability for AP region (SEA, North Asia, Australia, China & India) - Guide & support field-based Territory Managers and dealers in business plans execution. - Improve dealer coverage (network), delivery channels (sales, rental, used, service), sales & service capability, including talent development - Analyze competitive information / industry trends (industry associations, dealers, and customers) - Segment Penetration: Establish presence within Scandinavia (Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark) - Market Expansion: Increase market share in the UK (England, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland) - Support Network: Establish support network in product support, training, service for dealers & customers

  • Quantity Surveyor at Sato Kogyo (S) Pte Ltd
    May 2000 - Dec 2000 · 8 mos

    1st role upon graduation