Southeast Asia announces first-ever HR Icons

ETHRWorld Southeast Asia announces its first-ever HR Icons list 2023 From constantly devising strategies to maximise the impact of HR and business, analysing the emerging trends and expectations, and then proritising the unsaid, ‘Human Resources’ as a discipline has transitioned incredibly over the years. The world has rambled with so much uncertainty and changes, but we take immense pride in the courage that our HR leaders have championed in recent times. But, what accomplishments and milestones have inspired these HR experts to take on new roles so far? What are the ideas that they’re particularly proud to have executed in the past three years and what is on their vision board for 2023?Celebrating some of the remarkable HR initiatives over the years and gaining perspectives into The HR vision for 2023, the editorial board of ETHRWorld Southeast Asia is proud to announce its first-ever HR Icons list recognising the 100 most influential HR leaders from Southeast Asia. Yes, the wait is finally over and we’re beyond excited to see what our visionaries have to say about leading from the front.

100 most influential HR leaders in Southeast Asia:

Singapore

Aileen Tan - Group Chief People & Sustainability Officer at Singtel Group
Narelle Burke - CHRO, Human Resources, Insights APAC & Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity at Kantar
Subhankar Roy Chowdhury - Executive Director and Head HR (APAC & Japan) at Lenovo
Jaclyn Lee - CHRO at Singapore University of Technology and Design
Frank Koo - Head of Asia- Talent & Learning Solutions at LinkedIn
Peck Kem Low - CHRO & Advisor (Workforce Development) at Public Service Division, Singapore
Angelina Chua - Head of People & Culture for APAC at SIG Group
Aaron Lim - Group HR Director at Park Hotel Group
Chin Yin - Chief People Officer at Grab
Mahalakshmi R - Head HR, Southeast Asia at Mondelez International
Sonali Roychowdhury - Chief Human Resources Officer, Asia Middle East & Africa at Kellogg Company
Justina Tan - Managing Director, People at Changi Airport Group
Dean Tong - Managing Director, Head of Group HR at UOB Group
Mukta Arya - Managing Director, Regional Head of Human Resources (Asia-Pacific) at Société Générale
Wing Git - Director & HRBP Head at Fairprice Group
Sunil Setlur - Chief People Officer at Gojek
DN Prasad - Senior Director at GovTech Singapore
Yan Hong Lee - Managing Director & Head, Group Human Resources at DBS Bank, Singapore
Lee Hwee Boon - Head of Group HR at OCBC
Joydeep Bose - Managing Director & Group CHRO at Olam International
Meng Hin Yeo - Director - Group HR at Keppel Corporation
Lillian Jiang - Group Chief People Officer at Lazada
Alice Nguyen Thu Hong - Head, Regional People Team at Shopee
Eugene Lam - SVP, Human Resources at ST Engineering
Jeremy Tan - Group Head, HR at Wilmar International
Vanessa Ng Wee Leng - Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Singapore Airlines
Catherine Chia - CHRO at Starhub
Angie Ng - CHRO at Manulife Singapore
Carol Xu - Chief People Officer at Zuellig Pharma
Angeline Oh - Head - Group HR at CapitaLand
Deborah Woollard - Group Chief People Officer at MyRepublic
Lynn Dang - HR Lead at Microsoft
Wendy Xia- CHRO at DB Schenker
Alex Png - Chief People Officer at Intrepid Group Asia
Serene Tan - CHRO at Tangtock Hospital

Malaysia

Drew Fernandez - Global Chief People Officer, Bottling Investments Group at The Coca-Cola Company
Nadiah Tan Abdullah - Chief Human Resources Officer at S P Setia Berhad
Norlida (Oli) Azmi - Group Chief People Officer at Axiata
Khim Tan - Group CHRO at Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
Chee Gay Lim - Group Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President Human Resources at TDCX
Fong Tuan Chen - Senior Executive Vice President at Maybank
Nora A Manaf - Group Chief Human Capital Officer at Maybank
Shalina Gopalan - Group Chief HR officer at Asahi Holdings SEA
Farid Basir - Chief People Officer at MBSB Bank
Farehana Hanapiah - Senior Vice President Group Human Resource Management at PETRONAS
Loo Leap Han - Group Head of Talent Management at Biomed Global
Syukri Sudari - Group Chief People Officer at Affin Bank Group
Safinas Mohd Ibrahim - Chief People Officer at AXA Affin Insurance
Gurdip Singh - Group Chief People Officer at CIMB Dato
Mohd Khalis Abdul Rahim - Group CHRO at Malaysia Airlines
Sarinah Abu Bakar - Chief Human Capital Officer at Telekom Malaysia
Natalia Navin - CHRO at Maxis
Shazmi Ali - Vice President HR at Shell Malaysia
Ching Li Chew - HR Director at Kone
Anjali Velayudhan Menon - Human Resources Director at FrieslandCampina
Haikal Akmar - CHRO at UOA Group
Monique Yong - Group CHRO at Columbia Asia Group
Sainursalwa Sani - CHRO at Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad
Sukhveer Singh Ajay - Head-People & Culture at Foodpanda

Indonesia

Monir Azzouzi - CPXO & Board Director CPXO & Board Director at GoToko
Wiwik Wahyuni - Chief Human Resources Officer at Home Credit Indonesia
Swasono Satyo - Chief Human Resources Officer at Sinar Mas Group
Indrijati Rahayoe - Chief Human Resources and Community Investment Officer at Prudential Life Assurance Indonesia
Ichsan Adwijaya - CHRO at AIA Indonesia
Agustina Samara - Chief of People & Corporate Strategy at Dana Indonesia
Aloysius Budi Santoso - Chief Corporate Human Capital Development at PT Astra International
Tbk Rudy Manik - CHRO & CMO at FWD Insurance
Nanang Chalid - Vice President, People and Culture at Tokopedia
Suryo Sasono - SVP - Talent at Bukalapak
Nia Qoyimmah - AVP HR at Kopi Kenangan
Anung Anindita - Senior Vice President Human Resources at Pegadain
Bambang Yapri - Human Capital Director at PT BINA KARYA PRIMA
Dudi Arisandi - Chief People Officer at Tiket.com
Irsyad Sahroni - Director and Chief HR Officer at Indosat
Irvandi Ferizal - Human Capital Director at Maybank
Asep Susilo - Chief People & Culture and Corporate Affairs Officer at Suntory Garuda Beverage
Steven Yudiyantho - Head of Human Capital Talent, Organisation & Performance at PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk

Philippines

Ruby Jaucian - First Vice President - Transformation at Aboitiz Group
JP Orbeta - Managing Director, CHRO at AC Energy
Edgardo Carasig - VP & Head of HR Operation at Manila Electricity
Rosemarie Katalbas - SVP HR at Philippines Airlines
Marvin Owen Julius Victoriano - Chief People Officer at Inspiro
Michelle Cordero-Garcia - Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Sun Life Philippines
Francisco Romero Milan - Strategic Human Resources Advisor and Head of the HR Council at Ayala Corporation
Elisa Abalajon - CHRO at Universal Robina Corporation
Gerboy Ortega - Head - Human Resources Management Group at Metrobank

Thailand

Kulshaan Singh - Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Thai Union Group PCL
Nuttawut Kietchaiyakorn - Human Resources Director (Acting) at True Corporation
Agapol Na Songkhla - Chief People Officer at Thai Beverage PLC
Patraporn Sirodom - Chief People Officer at SIAM Commercial Bank
Aurakanda A. - Chief People Officer at Minor International
Dr. Weerapat (George) Sapakarn - Chief People Officer at Thai Group Holdings
Roberto Bettini - CHRO at Indorama
Akarin Phureesitr - Chief People Officer at Central Pattana (CPN)
Pimonrat Reephattanavijitkul - Chief People Officer at CPF Food, CP Group
Shaun Wong - Group CHRO at SIAM Makro Company
Pongchai Boonchan - SVP HR at Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited
Pakorn Pituvong - Head of Human Resources - SEA & Thailand at Chubb
Vasin Udomratchatavanich - Chief Human Resources Officer at Krungsri Bank
Piyanuch Limapornvanitch - Head of Human Resources at Central & Robinson Department Store (Central Retail)

Note: This list is purely subjective and is created by the editorial team of ETHRWorld Southeast Asia on the basis of relevant experience, influence, and the contribution of the leaders in the field of human resources. With rigorous research carried out by our editorial team, we have come up with a list of 100 leaders who have redefined what it means to lead the Future of Work.Also coming soon is our first-ever HR Influencers list 2023. Stay tuned for more updates and information! :)