2025 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Ilja Rijnen

Allan Chong

Deputy Director of Talent Attraction and Acquisition

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Allan is the Deputy Director of Talent Attraction and Acquisition at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, where he leads recruitment for professional and administrative functions. He is a seasoned talent acquisition leader and has built and led global teams to scale organisational growth. He has worked for organisations well recognised for their industry innovation and progress, where he excelled at navigating complex functional team transformations and managing diverse, global recruiting teams. Allan is passionate about driving innovation and thought leadership. He excels at building high-performing teams through mentorship and personal development.

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Anish Lalchandani

Global Head of Talent Management

A.P. Moller – Maersk

Rajaswari

Rajaswari

Group Director, Human Resource Division

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Ruchika Pal

Ruchika Pal

Group Head - HR

Apollo Tyres

Rahul Kalia

Rahul Kalia

Vice President HR AMEA

Barry Callebaut

Gareth Poh

Gareth Poh

Former Regional Head of HR

C.H. Robinson

Jia Mun Loon

Jia Mun Loon

VP, Talent Management and Engagement

CIMB Singapore

Florence Tan

Florence Tan

Head of Singapore HR, Global Ops

Collins Aerospace

Jonathan Joo

Jonathan Joo

Regional Director of People & Culture

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Azrina Mansor

Azrina Mansor

Head/Deputy Director APAC Talent Acquisition

GlobalFoundries Singapore

Sameen Khan

Sameen Khan

Regional HR Director (APAC/MEA)

Grey Global 

Jayaram Philkana

Jayaram Philkana

Group CHRO

Indorama Corporation

Aaron Lim

Aaron Lim

Global Director of People and Culture

International SOS

Allan Chong

Allan Chong

Deputy Director of Talent Attraction and Acquisition

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Tina Sharma

Tina Sharma

Lead, People and Culture for Asia

National Australia Bank

Woei Woei Goh

Woei Woei Goh

Deputy Director – Talent Acquisition

National University of Singapore

Gerard Lai

Gerard Lai

Assistant Vice President, Learning & Development

Parkway College (IHH Healthcare)

Julia Koh

Julia Koh

Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO)

Sunningdale Tech