2025 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Edalyn D. Hadjula-Legarde
People & Culture Country Head
Dutch Lady Milk Industries
With over 25 years of HR experience, Lyn has been a driving force in People and Culture Strategy and Management. She has made significant strides in Inclusion and Diversity, Talent and Leadership Development, Strategic Rewards and Employee Experience. Her journey through renowned brands like Emerson Electric Asia, Jollibee Group, Philip Morris, and Royal FrieslandCampina has been marked by her passion for organisational and people transformation plus innovative HR solutions that foster business growth, culture building and people development.
Lyn’s leadership has led to recognition of the PMI Asia Shared Service Centre as one of the Top 5 Best SSCs in the region, and Alaska Milk Corporation’s certification as a Great Place to Work. Her initiatives in Talent Management and Leadership Programmes have also been recognised. Now at Dutch Lady Milk Industries, she continues to spearhead organisational and business transformation.
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Edalyn D. Hadjula-Legarde
People & Culture Country Head

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