2025 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Pauline Loo
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation
With over 18 years of experience in human resource consulting, talent management, and leadership development, Pauline Loo is a distinguished global HR leader. She has worked with multinational corporations and leading government agencies in Singapore, bringing a wealth of strategic insights from both consulting and corporate HR.
Pauline is currently the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation Singapore, where she leads HR strategy across Asia. She plays a pivotal role in shaping talent and leadership initiatives that align with the business objectives of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation a leading global industrial gas manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Passionate about driving organisational excellence, she focuses on optimising workforce capabilities, enhancing leadership pipelines, and fostering high employee engagement to deliver strong business outcomes.
Beyond her corporate role, Pauline is deeply committed to advancing the HR profession. She is a thought leader in the field, known for her expertise in developing people-centric strategies that create meaningful workplace experiences and drive long-term business success.
Pauline holds an MBA from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and a Master of Science in Skills & Workforce Development from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. She also has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Statistics and Japanese Studies, along with a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. Additionally, she has earned a Graduate Diploma in Human Capital Management and is a certified senior professional in human resources.
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