2023 JUDGE’S PROFILE

Koljit Singh (Ajit)
HR Director, APAC
Flexsys Malaysia
With more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Koljit Singh boasts a broad expertise in various aspects of people management. His extensive background encompasses Compensation and Benefits Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development Management, Succession and Talent Management, Union Management, Industrial Relations, Change Management, Culture Building, Organisation Development, and HRM Strategic Management.
Koljit’s comprehensive knowledge in all of these crucial areas related to people enables him to make significant contributions to both the long and short-term strategic objectives of the organization. He is dedicated to optimizing organizational effectiveness and ensuring the company attains its goals.
As the APAC HR Director at Flexsys, Koljit holds a pivotal leadership role. He manages a team of direct and indirect reports across several locations in the Asia region. Koljit collaborates closely with business stakeholders and directly supervises the full range of HR strategies. This includes introducing and evaluating HR best practices in talent management, total rewards, talent attraction, and operational excellence. Additionally, he oversees HR projects and initiatives that enhance the employee experience.
Koljit’s exceptional ability to simplify complex issues and facilitate meaningful conversations on critical topics allows him to foster high-impact, results-driven cultures in organizations undergoing transformation and change.
2023 Panel of Judges

Bee Hong Tan
Head/Director, Human Resources, East Asia Manufacturing
Alcon

Shalina Gopalan
Group Chief Human Resource Officer
Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia

Norlida Azmi
Group Chief People Officer
Axiata Group

Adrita Datta
Cluster Head of Talent, Culture & Inclusion

Rebecca Khor Ying Ying
Director, Head of Human Resources

Anitha Bakhtani
Regional HR Director - APAC
CAE

Oi Sin Chok
Regional HR Director
CARRO

Koljit Singh (Ajit)
HR Director, APAC
Flexsys Malaysia

Ching Wei Quah
HR Director, APAC
Grass Valley Malaysia

Alvin Kanniah
Head of Human Resources
Ground Team Red

Terry Khoo
Vice President, Human Resources
Infineon Technologies

Ruzana Binti Mohamad Nor
Head of People, Southeast Asia
JD Sports

Li Lin Ng
HR Director
Kimberly-Clark

Ching Li Chew
HR Director
KONE Southeast Asia

Haryati Suradi
Head, Strategic HR Department
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

Khairul Syafiqah Binti Mokhtar
Head of Human Resources
Natura Malaysia

Tracy Poh
Head of HR Operations & Business Partner
Nexperia

Felicia Tan
Senior Director, Human Resources
Novugen Pharma

Ramesh Manickam
Human Resources Director

Pauline Ng
Group Chief People Officer

Jessica Ong
Human Resources Director, Southeast Asia/Pacific
Schaeffler

Rina Yeastman
Head of HR & Education
Sephora Malaysia (Beauty In Motion

Shaukhi Hashim
Director of Human Resources
The RuMa Hotel and Residences