2024 JUDGE’S PROFILE

Hairuzzaman Sagi
Head HR Upstream Malaysia
Sime Darby Plantation
He has an extensive career spanning over 25 years as a Senior HR Leader, marked by progressive experience. Driven and delivered talent and organisational development initiatives across diverse industries. From semiconductor to manufacturing, oil & gas, engineering, retail, plantation, aviation, and logistics, journey reflects agility and adaptability in dynamic business environments.
Forged valuable partnerships with esteemed organizations such as Pos Malaysia, Malaysia Airports, Sime Darby Plantation, Carrefour, and KUB Malaysia amongst others. Focused and committed to adding strategic value by aligning HR initiatives with overall business goals. Capabilities cover the entire HR spectrum, from generalist responsibilities to strategic business partnerships with a specialised focus in Employee/Industrial Relations, Engagement, Internal Communication, Talent Management, and Learning & Development.
The global acumen and strategic partnership skills have been evident while leading and aligning HR strategies across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe.
A former Industrial Court Panel Member, SOCSO Appellate Court Panel and NHRC amongst others.
2024 Panel of Judges

Nor Azliza Rahman
Chief People Officer
Affin Hwang Investment Bank

Rayyan Irwan
VP of Talent Management, OD & Leadership
Bank Muamalat

Kevin Ng Eng Tat
Chief People Officer
Cement Industries of Malaysia

Nazral Safril Mohammad Sapari
Chief Human Resources Officer
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (CGC)

Thiagarajan Veeran
Head of HR
Dexcom

Edalyn D. Hadjula-Legarde
People & Culture Country Head

Karine Mooi
General Manager, Human Resources

Tho Wei Tan
Head of Talent Management and OD

Barry Holloway
VP People & Culture
Hilti Group

Dr. Leap Han Loo
Head of People

Ragvinder Singh
Director of Human Resources

Umasuten Karisnan
Head of HR

Zain Azrai Dato’ Dr. Zaaba
Vice President Rewards, Performance & Transactions
Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera

Mun Yee Cheong
Head of Human Capital Management

Jessie Khong
Group HR Director

Cherry Choy
HR Director – Malaysia & Singapore

Wei Lun Soo
Head of HR

Sobia Fayyaz
Head of HR, Malaysia & Singapore

Hanim Mansor
Human Resources Director

Hairuzzaman Sagi
Head HR Upstream Malaysia

Sai Yew Yeoh
Head of Human Resources and Admin

Jing Yng Voo
Chief People and Culture Officer
The Alice Smith Schools Association