2021 JUDGE’S PROFILE

Vikas Verma
Executive Director, Head, Strategic HR
UOB
Vikas is group head for Strategic HR at United Overseas Bank headquartered in Singapore. In his role, he leads a diverse team to design and implement several HR Transformation programs with the vision to futureproof its people and organization. Prior to UOB, Vikas has over two decades of experience across industries in areas like HR Strategy, HR Technology, Employee experience, Strategic Workforce planning, Talent Management etc.
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Daphne Ong
Vice President, Human Resources
Boston Scientific Asia Pacific

Samir Murgude
Head of HR & Inclusion
British American Tobacco (BAT)

Richmond Kok
Corporate Director, Learning & Talent Development
Capella Hotel Group

Eswaran Nadarajah
Group HR Director
COMO Group

Frieda Koh
HR Director – Developing & Emerging Markets and APAC Transformation Office
Kimberly Clark Asia Pacific

Celine Rose
Chief Talent Office, Asia Market- GRM East
Liberty Mutual

Chan Wing Git
Group Head – Talent & Excitement
Luxasia

Marcus Heng
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mandai Park Holdings

Aakash Mehta
Vice President, Total Rewards
Mastercard

John T W Tan
Vice President, Human Resources, South-East Asia
Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Jayesh Menon
HR Director
Moet Hennessy Asia Pacific

Alan Agnew
Global Head of Talent Intelligence and Critical Capabilities
Philips

Sheela Parakkal
Chief Human Resources Officer
Prudential Singapore

Elaine Lim
Deputy Director
PUB

Helen Birnie
HR Partner South East Asia
Swiss Re Asia

Stephen Falkiner
HR Director AMEAI & Global Employee Development
Troy Corporation