Joan Lee

Head of Human Resources

Wallem Group

Joan Lee is the Head of Human Resources at Wallem Group, a leading maritime company, where she leads the regional HR team across 10 countries and serves as a strategic business partner to global leadership. With over 20 years of experience across maritime, logistics, engineering, technology, and pharmaceuticals, she brings deep expertise in aligning people strategy with business transformation and inclusive leadership.

Joan has been instrumental in reshaping reward frameworks, driving organisational change, and building high‑performing cultures that directly influence business performance. Her work in employee experience is grounded in a structured approach that turns employee feedback into tangible engagement actions, with a strong track record in improving employee retention and engagement across complex global workforces. Her contributions to the HR profession are reflected in her active participation in industry networks and her role in advancing employer branding and organizational effectiveness.

Joan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Master’s Degree in Training and HR Management from the University of Leicester.