Experience

BW Epic Kosan

• Singapore
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Linde

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Human Resources, ASEAN

  • May 2020 - Jun 2022



Signify

• Netherlands
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• ASEAN HR Director at Signify (formerly known as Philips Lighting)

  • May 2018 - Apr 2020

  Formerly known as Philips Lighting Formerly known as Philips Lighting



Philips Lighting

• Netherlands
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Human Resources, ASEAN

  • Apr 2018 - May 2018

• Head of HR, Singapore, Malaysia & Philippines

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

• Cluster HR Manager - Singapore & Malaysia

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic HR Partner, ASEAN

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

  Strategic business HR Partner & trusted HR Advisor to various business units within IBM - ASEAN Systems Hardware, Middleware & Global Business Partner (GBP) and Cloud. Instrumental in in driving and implementing IBM people strategy and solutions focused on skills, leadership & engagement specific to the business units, which are essential elements in delivering culture change & transformation to support business growth.

• Senior HR Business Partner, ASEAN

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2015

  Trusted HR consultant and advisor to drive & implement IBM people strategy and HR Programs to retain talents to support business transformation & growth.

• ASEAN Connection Program Manager cum Diversity Leader

  • Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Program managed New Employees Assimilation Program to increase new hires (less than 2 years of service) retention rate • Facilitated ASEAN Connection Forum across 6 ASEAN Countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia & Philippines) • Double hat as Singapore Diversity Leader (July to December 2010)

• HR Transition Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Oct 2010

  Responsible for all ILOG HR integration issues across APAC (SG, Japan, India, Australia & China) • Job Mapping & Resources redeployment into IBM organization • Resources hiring and retention to ensure business continuity • Employment severance & separation matters • Employees relations issues arising from integration • Extended support to IBM International Holdings (IIH) on HR Talent Development pillar – drive and host talent development related programs between Oct 2009 to April… Show more Responsible for all ILOG HR integration issues across APAC (SG, Japan, India, Australia & China) • Job Mapping & Resources redeployment into IBM organization • Resources hiring and retention to ensure business continuity • Employment severance & separation matters • Employees relations issues arising from integration • Extended support to IBM International Holdings (IIH) on HR Talent Development pillar – drive and host talent development related programs between Oct 2009 to April 2010



ILOG

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager, APAC

  • Aug 2007 - Feb 2009

  Reporting to WW HR Leader based in Silicon Valley, I was hired as Assistant HR Manager with the responsibility to set up a stand alone HR Department for Singapore & Australia (It was part of Finance & Admin Dept in the past). Acted as Advisor to the China HR Manager on various management issues. Promoted to APAC HR Manager on 1 October 2008, fully responsible for all HR matters in GCG, Singapore & Australia. In view of the IBM Acquisition, I was being appointed APAC HR… Show more Reporting to WW HR Leader based in Silicon Valley, I was hired as Assistant HR Manager with the responsibility to set up a stand alone HR Department for Singapore & Australia (It was part of Finance & Admin Dept in the past). Acted as Advisor to the China HR Manager on various management issues. Promoted to APAC HR Manager on 1 October 2008, fully responsible for all HR matters in GCG, Singapore & Australia. In view of the IBM Acquisition, I was being appointed APAC HR Integration Lead in November 2009, working alongside with IBM on all HR-related integration issues : • Resources data & employment terms mapping • Employee benefits alignment and negotiation • Alignment of job banding and job title into IBM organization Show less Reporting to WW HR Leader based in Silicon Valley, I was hired as Assistant HR Manager with the responsibility to set up a stand alone HR Department for Singapore & Australia (It was part of Finance & Admin Dept in the past). Acted as Advisor to the China HR Manager on various management issues. Promoted to APAC HR Manager on 1 October 2008, fully responsible for all HR matters in GCG, Singapore & Australia. In view of the IBM Acquisition, I was being appointed APAC HR… Show more Reporting to WW HR Leader based in Silicon Valley, I was hired as Assistant HR Manager with the responsibility to set up a stand alone HR Department for Singapore & Australia (It was part of Finance & Admin Dept in the past). Acted as Advisor to the China HR Manager on various management issues. Promoted to APAC HR Manager on 1 October 2008, fully responsible for all HR matters in GCG, Singapore & Australia. In view of the IBM Acquisition, I was being appointed APAC HR Integration Lead in November 2009, working alongside with IBM on all HR-related integration issues : • Resources data & employment terms mapping • Employee benefits alignment and negotiation • Alignment of job banding and job title into IBM organization Show less



A.P. Moller - Maersk

• Denmark
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant HR Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Jul 2007

  Joined through the acquisition of P&O Nedllod as Senior Training Executive, promoted to Assistant HR Manager in April 2006, leading the Recruitment & HR Development functions. Leading a team of 5 executives, I was solely responsbile for all HR development (Learning & development) and talent acquisition activities for a total of 6 Maersk entities based in Singapore. Joined through the acquisition of P&O Nedllod as Senior Training Executive, promoted to Assistant HR Manager in April 2006, leading the Recruitment & HR Development functions. Leading a team of 5 executives, I was solely responsbile for all HR development (Learning & development) and talent acquisition activities for a total of 6 Maersk entities based in Singapore.



P&O Nedlloyd

• Netherlands
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior HR&D Executive

  • Oct 1998 - Feb 2006

  Hired as Executive, HR&D --- promoted to Senior Executive on 1st Jan 2003, • Tasked with the ultimate responsibility to set up the training & development function • Instrumental in formalizing the People Developer Standards (PDS) Framework & Performance Management System (PMS) • Successfully acquired People Developer Standards (PDS) in March 2000 and renewed the certification in Sept 2004. Hired as Executive, HR&D --- promoted to Senior Executive on 1st Jan 2003, • Tasked with the ultimate responsibility to set up the training & development function • Instrumental in formalizing the People Developer Standards (PDS) Framework & Performance Management System (PMS) • Successfully acquired People Developer Standards (PDS) in March 2000 and renewed the certification in Sept 2004.



Concorde Hotel

• Germany
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Training Manager

  • Mar 1997 - Sep 1998

  Managed the full spectrum of training & development activities with secondary responsibilities for HRM activities. Managed the full spectrum of training & development activities with secondary responsibilities for HRM activities.



Mandarin Orchard Singapore

• Singapore
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Training Officer

  • Apr 1994 - Feb 1997

  Assisted the Training Manager in the management of training & development function, eg. Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA), develop Total Company Training Plan (TCTP), design, develop & conduct up-front training, etc. Responsible for Management Trainees recruitment & supervision Assisted the HRD Director in ISO Certification Assisted the Training Manager in the management of training & development function, eg. Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA), develop Total Company Training Plan (TCTP), design, develop & conduct up-front training, etc. Responsible for Management Trainees recruitment & supervision Assisted the HRD Director in ISO Certification