2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Adzlan Zakaria

Chief Human Capital Officer

FGV Holdings

Adzlan is a seasoned professional who currently holds the position of Chief Human Capital Officer at FGV Holdings. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the performance and rewards management of 55,000 employees worldwide. With over two decades of experience in the field of Human Resources, Adzlan has honed his expertise in various domains, including total rewards, job evaluation, and talent management. He has worked across diverse industries, including global agri-business, multinational insurance and takaful, and commercial and investment banks.

Adzlan’s proficiency extends to several key areas, such as total reward and organisational performance, talent management, leadership development, balanced scorecard, fostering effective organisational culture and engagement, achieving human resources operations excellence, HR governance, Merger & acquisition, benefits harmonisation, and leading HR digital transformation.

Adzlan has spearheaded innovative people and reward initiatives that have gained international recognition. Throughout his leadership, he has also championed a strong people-first culture, with the organisations he has served being recognised for their commitment to employee engagement and workplace excellence.

Adzlan’s impressive career and accomplishments reflect his dedication to advancing HR practices and contributing to the success of the organisations he serves. His expertise and leadership continue to make a significant impact on the global HR landscape.

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Siew Lee Tee

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Adzlan Zakaria

Adzlan Zakaria

Chief Human Capital Officer

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Anne Gnanapragasam

Anne Gnanapragasam

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HSBC Electronic Data Processing
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Ilango Santhana

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Razila Duah

Razila Duah

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Eng Imm Chua

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Sabri Zakeer Ali

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Wendy Khek

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Toshiba Sales and Services

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