The HR Impact Show

Lilian Tan is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Mediacorp, where she leads the organisation’s people strategy, culture transformation, and workforce development across Singapore’s largest national media network. She is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience across industries including real estate, aviation, technology, telecommunications, and professional services. Lilian began h...

Iwan de Leeuw is the Global Organisation Design Leader at ABB, where he leads enterprise-wide strategies to optimise structures, capabilities, and performance. With over 2 decades of international HR experience, he has held senior roles across GE, Techcombank, and Toll Group, specialising in organisation design, talent development, and large-scale transformation. He began his career in executive s...

As Group HR Director at Global Schools Foundation,  Abhilasha  leads people strategy, talent development, and organisational transformation across 12 international school brands in 11 countries, supporting more than 5,500 employees worldwide. Her career spans over two decades in senior HR leadership roles across Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, Japan, South Korea, and the UK, with...

Jolene is Publicis Groupe’s Chief Talent Officer for Singapore and the Southeast Asia markets. She is passionate about creating positive change that is practical yet engaging and fun for employees. She has more than 20 years of experience in the HR field, driving company-wide changes and building HR teams across varied industries, from government and insurance to advertising. She is skilled in Tal...

Paul Coignec is the Head of Human Resources for Asia-Pacific at Airbus, a role he has held since February 2023. Based in Singapore, he leads the people strategy and HR operations across all business divisions, supporting over 3,500 employees in 11 countries. Having spent his entire career with Airbus, Paul has held diverse HR leadership roles across France, Germany, and Singapore, giving him a dee...

As VP of Human Resources – Asia Pacific at Griffith Foods, Pauline drives regional HR strategy to support business transformation and growth. With over 30 years of global experience, she has led change management, culture, and leadership programs across APAC, Europe, and the Americas. Pauline holds an MBA in International Business and is a Certified Behavioral Coach. In this episode, host Dorothy...

Patrick Woo is the Director of Human Resources at Steelcase Asia Pacific. With a diverse professional background in both the private and public sectors, ranging from government and aviation to management consulting and manufacturing. Patrick is well-experienced in leading and partnering with global teams across Asia Pacific and North America. He is passionate about people and supporting personal g...

As Vice President of HR Asia Pacific at Prysmian, Luigi Bellopede leads people strategy across nine countries for over 3,100 employees. With 20 years of international HR experience, he has held senior leadership roles in retail, manufacturing, and the pharmaceutical sector, with deep expertise in M&A. At Prysmian, Luigi previously served as SVP of Talent and People Development, overseeing one...

As Organisation & Business Partner Director at Dassault Systèmes, Gary Lee drives workforce transformation, talent strategy, and organisational performance globally. He has held senior HR leadership roles in European and Danish multinationals, designing global talent programmes for 18,000+ employees and shaping organisational development across APAC. An MBA and Master’s graduate, Gary is also...

As Omnicom Media Group’s Chief Communications and Talent Experience Officer for Asia Pacific, Justin leads regional branding, marketing communications, and talent experience strategies across the network and its agencies. With nearly 20 years of multinational experience in Singapore, Shanghai, and New York, Justin brings deep expertise in corporate communications, crisis management, media relation...

Dawn Wong is a human-centric HR leader with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, including technology, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and media. As Head of People & Experience, APAC at VaynerMedia, she leads with empathy to build inclusive cultures and create moments that matter across the talent lifecycle. Prior to VaynerMedia, Dawn held senior HR leadership roles at Lin...

Alexander Bøe is a strategic HR leader with over a decade of experience in human capital management, organisational design, and business operations. As Head of People & Operations at Telenor Asia, he drives workforce transformation, talent strategy, and operational excellence across diverse markets. His career spans key leadership roles at Telenor Infra, Telenor ASA, and Frontica Advantage, wh...

Larissa Murmann is the Digital Chief HR Officer at Unilever International, leading the transformation of people, culture, and digital strategy in Unilever’s fastest-growing business unit. With over 15 years of global HR experience, she has worked across Singapore, Switzerland, the US, Argentina, Spain, and Mexico, driving large-scale organisational change and workforce agility. A thought leader in...

Edina Szabó is the Associate Director of People & Culture for South-East Asia Pacific at Radisson Hotel Group, where she drives talent development and employee engagement strategies across the region. She brings 13 years of experience across Europe and SEAP, spanning hospitality, tech, and energy, and was named one of Asia’s Top HR Leaders 2024. Backed by a cognitive psychology foundation, Edi...

Effin Jamalludin is the Executive Director and Head of People & Organisation Development at Singlife, with over a decade of experience in leadership development, succession planning, and organisational design. A board-registered psychologist and certified Strengths Coach, he has held leadership roles at TikTok, ByteDance, Korn Ferry, and Heidrick & Struggles, driving talent strategies acro...

Joon Tan is the Vice President of HR for Global Marketing at Schneider Electric, with over 25 years of experience in the HR field across multiple industries. Her distinguished career includes contributions to major organizations such as Dell, United Airlines, SPH, and Mercer Consulting. Known for her strategic insights in building great workplaces and her efforts in fostering diversity, Joon has d...

Ankur Sawhney is the Group People & Culture Director for 7-Eleven at DFI Retail Group, overseeing the people strategy for 7-Eleven operations across China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore. With over 15 years of HR leadership experience, he has led organisational design, culture transformation, and change management initiatives, building high-performance teams and driving business impact. Earli...

Norbert Modla is the Vice President of Human Resources for Greater Asia at Becton Dickinson (BD), a leading global medical device company. With a career spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, he has led HR transformation, M&A, and digital innovation initiatives across diverse industries. He also spent over 8 years in consulting, driving large-scale change initiatives. Norbert's passion lies in d...

Benjamin Festin is the Vice President of Human Resources at SP Group, with nearly 20 years of HR leadership across diverse industries. He has led talent strategy, organisational design, and change management initiatives, driving workforce transformation and business impact. Previously, he held key HR leadership roles at Dairy Farm Group and Mediacorp, leading executive development and culture tran...

Vanessa Iloste is the Vice President of Human Resources at Sephora Asia, with over 20 years of HR leadership across the retail and luxury sectors. She has driven HR strategies that enhance business performance, employee engagement, and cultural transformation across diverse markets. Previously, she held key roles at LVMH and Société Générale, leading leadership development, omnichannel transformat...

Jayaram Philkana is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Indorama Corporation, with over 33 years of global HR experience across the pharmaceuticals, biotech, agriculture, FMCG, and food sectors. Known for driving transformative people strategies, he has led HR operations across 12 countries, spearheaded global transformation programs, and aligned talent with business goals to achieve long-term im...

Vanessa is a strategic HR leader with over 20 years of experience driving business success by empowering people and fostering innovation. As Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at ST Engineering, she leads talent management and supports teams in creating smart urban solutions. Previously, Vanessa held leadership roles at AbbVie, LVMH Group, and Target Corporation, gaining global expert...

Fermin Diez is a globally renowned HR strategist and thought leader with over 35 years of experience across 40 countries, having served as Regional Head of HR for global MNCs and driving transformative people strategies. He is the co-author of influential books, including ‘Human Capital and Global Business Strategy’, 'The Remuneration Handbook' and ‘Fundamentals of HR Analytics’. Currently focused...