2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Simon Cheong

CHRO

Pacific International Lines

Simon Cheong is a seasoned global HR leader with extensive experience in human capital management, organisation transformation, and driving people strategies across complex and evolving business environments. He has led HR initiatives for mergers and acquisitions, business scale-ups, and greenfield projects, partnering closely with leadership teams to enable sustainable growth. Passionate about building high-performing teams, he is deeply committed to cultivating strong workforce culture and leading change that delivers measurable impact. His career spans diverse industries including industrial, engineering, manufacturing, and services, giving him a broad perspective on aligning talent strategies with business objectives. Known for his strategic mindset and hands-on leadership style, he plays a pivotal role in shaping agile, future-ready organisations.

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Tommy Loy

Tommy Loy

Head of People & Capability

Anko Sourcing (Kmart & Target Australia)
Jennie Lim

Jennie Lim

Head of Human Resources

Canadian International School Singapore
Jason Leong

Jason Leong

Head of Talent, APAC

Groupe Clarins
May Cheo

May Cheo

Head of HR, Innovative Medicine Southeast Asia & India

Johnson & Johnson International Singapore
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

Pacific International Lines
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

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