Robert McPherson

People I Leadership I Org Development I Change Management I Talent & Capability Management I Training I Coaching I Mentoring

Singapore

About

A highly successful senior HR/OD people partner, with deep experience across Southeast Asia, UAE, and Europe. A trusted strategic adviser to executive business leaders providing expertise in navigating complex strategic HR, business transformation, change management, and organisational design challenges to drive performance improvement and build a positive culture around employee engagement/experience. • successful at aligning HR/OD/L&D practices with business strategy • proven at navigating ambiguity and achieving change; leading transformation • skilled at gaining buy-in to build capability, engagement and growth • trusted as an honest leader who is always approachable • passionate about coaching and communicating at all levels of the business • successful at unifying and developing the people team to deliver across the Employee Lifecycle If you’re looking to get in touch: [email protected] HR Strategy I Org Development I Leadership I Strategic Communications I Analytics & Problem Solving I Workforce Planning I Recruitment I Talent Management I Learning & Development I Compensation & Benefits I HR Operations I BP COE I Employee Relations I Industrial Relations I Policies I Compliance I Coaching & Mentoring

Experience

  • People & OD Advisor at NEXTGEN Group
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Provide the CEO and business leaders with strategic advice supporting the development of the workforce, people, culture, and organisational performance in emerging markets across APAC.

  • GM Human Resources & Org Development at Certis
    Apr 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Partner with SLT and business leaders to drive post-acquisition transformation and cultural change to support the growth of the business. Collaborate with Group HR to lead the adoption and implementation of initiatives and activities to improve talent development, performance management and employee engagement.

  • Mubadala Petroleum (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • Director Human Resources - SEA
      Aug 2012 - Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Champion the Group people agenda in SEA. Establish a HRBP model while providing support, coaching, development and growth at individual, functional and business levels across SEA.

    • Group Organisational Development Manager
      Nov 2009 - Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Head of Human Resources - SEA at PREMIER OIL PLC
    Jun 2008 - Nov 2009 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Implement the group people strategy while advising and shaping continuous improvement of HR & OD services to achieve strong engagement at the local business unit level. Lead the introduction of Talent Management and Capability development throughout the Asia Region.

  • Vice President Human Resources at AGR
    Oct 2006 - Jun 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Partner with Group and Asia Pac executive leadership teams. Lead HR in Asia Pac during the acquisition of an Australian entity while implementing a HRBP model to support the post-acquisition business transformation.