2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Christina Yap

VP, Group Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

Kopi Kenangan

Christina Yap is a seasoned talent acquisition and HR Leader with over 20 years of experience globally. She currently serves as the VP of group talent acquisition & employer branding at Kopi Kenangan, Southeast Asia’s first “New Retail” F&B unicorn.

Throughout her career, Christina has demonstrated a unique ability to align HR strategies with business goals, consistently driving significant reductions in recruitment spending while improving talent retention. Her extensive background includes leadership roles at SGK and Miele, as well as founding a boutique executive search firm. Christina is recognised for her expertise in executive search, data analytics, and cross-country team leadership.

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Tommy Loy

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Jennie Lim

Jennie Lim

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Jason Leong

Jason Leong

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Christina Yap

Christina Yap

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Kopi Kenangan
Kenneth Koo

Kenneth Koo

Director, Talent Acquisition

Micron Technology
Shine Rodriguez

Shine Rodriguez

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Simon Cheong

Simon Cheong

CHRO

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Radhika Jain

Radhika Jain

HR Director, Southeast Asia

Paula’s Choice Skincare
Nuryasmin Hannah

Nuryasmin Hannah

HR Director

Ren Ci Hospital

Jane Lum

Jane Lum

Director, Head of Human Resources

Shilla Travel Retail

Beven H.Pak

Beven H.Pak

Head of Human Resources, India, Southeast Asia & Middle East

Swarovski Singapore
Lillian Ho

Lillian Ho

Chief Human Resource Officer

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Kevin Chua

Kevin Chua

Chief Human Resources Officer

United World College South East Asia

Anya Loh

Anya Loh

Head of HR, APAC

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions