2023 JUDGE’S PROFILE

Dolphy Goveas
Head of Global HR Operations
Goodhope Asia Holdings
Dolphy Goveas currently holds the position of Head of Global HR Operations at Goodhope Asia Holdings Group, a prominent global company specializing in edible oils, fats, and palm oil plantations. He has held this role since April 2012 and is presently located in Malaysia. Previously, he was stationed in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Bringing nearly a quarter-century of extensive experience, Dolphy Goveas has a diverse background that encompasses leadership roles within renowned MNCs such as Goodhope, BBraun Medical, and Mizuho Bank, among others. His expertise lies in the establishment and cultivation of HR teams, along with making significant contributions to productivity enhancement and the nurturing of organizational culture. His focus extends to overarching organizational development, change management, business excellence, and transformation within intricate matrix structures.
Dolphy has adeptly served in strategic business partnering capacities across a spectrum of industries including Palm Oil, Banking, Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail, Advertising, and Manufacturing. His professional journey has spanned countries including India, Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Malaysia, to name a few.
Certified across numerous assessments, Dolphy plays a pivotal role in fostering leadership within the organization. He closely collaborates with high-potential individuals, nurturing them into the future leaders of the organization.
Dolphy plays a highly engaged role within the HR community in Indonesia, spearheading an HR community aimed at empowering local HR professionals with top-tier international practices.
In the spirit of volunteerism, he actively collaborates with refugees in Jakarta through the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), providing substantial support to refugees from various nations.
Furthermore, Dolphy is certified in the CANA Marriage Preparation Program. He conducts counseling sessions for young couples, focusing on marriage and family dynamics, with the goal of rejuvenating and strengthening their relationships.
His affinity for people is evident, as he channels a profound dedication to assisting employees, aligning with his personal motto of “Capturing Hearts and Minds.”
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