2025 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Connie Chan
Director, Human Resources and Administration
Octopus Holdings
Connie Chan is a seasoned Strategic HR Leader with extensive experience advising business executives across the Asia-Pacific region to enable organizations success. She is renowned for her passion in developing impactful HR strategies and initiatives that address critical business and people challenges. Her exceptional expertise lies in leading large-scale change management, organizational development, and transformation projects – including those involving mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integrations. She has a proven track record of implementing innovative talent management programs, driving workforce engagement, building strong employer branding, and spearheading organizational culture change initiatives.
Connie is frequently invited to speak at conferences and events. She also actively contributes to the HR community by serving as a judge and board of examiner for various industry awards. Her commitment to corporate social responsibility is evident through her active participation in CSR initiatives and leading community service projects.
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Miko Cheung
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Joanne Ho
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Doreen Siu
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Connie Chan
Director, Human Resources and Administration
Octopus Holdings

Patty Wong
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Philip Lee
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Ben Cheng
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Edward Ng
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