2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Kelly Sofian

VP, Human Resources

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
Kelly Sofian is vice president, human resources at VSMC, a 12-inch joint-venture greenfield semiconductor wafer fabrication startup. She leads workforce strategy and organisational capability to support complex, high-technology manufacturing operations from startup to scale.

Her cross-functional leadership across human resources, quality, and procurement in the semiconductor, electronics, integrated resort, and food manufacturing sectors gives her strong operational insight and an enterprise perspective. Previously at Monde Nissin, she drove strategic people initiatives supporting regional expansion and sustainable growth.

Kelly was awarded a prestigious top-tier honour in recognition of her significant contributions to the industry. This accolade highlights her expertise in advancing governance and organisational systems, specifically her ability to help diverse sectors achieve sustainable high performance.

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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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May Cheo

May Cheo

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Christina Yap

Christina Yap

VP, Group Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

Kopi Kenangan
Kenneth Koo

Kenneth Koo

Director, Talent Acquisition

Micron Technology
Shine Rodriguez

Shine Rodriguez

Business Unit Talent Acquisition Lead, Southeast Asia

Mondelēz International
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

Alan Guo

Alan Guo

VP HR – Food Solutions & Group Rewards

SATS

Jane Lum

Jane Lum

Director, Head of Human Resources

Shilla Travel Retail Singapore

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

Bryan Lim

Bryan Lim

Managing Director, Head of Group Talent & Development

United Overseas Bank

Kelly Sofian

Kelly Sofian

VP, Human Resources

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company

Anya Loh

Anya Loh

Head of HR, APAC

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions