2025 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Ilja Rijnen

Jonathan Joo

Regional Director of People & Culture

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Jonathan Joo is the Regional Director of People & Culture at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, with strategic oversight of properties across Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Maldives. With 15 years of HR leadership experience in the luxury hospitality sector, he is recognised by industry leaders in his ability to drive organisational effectiveness, nurture leadership pipelines, and foster inclusive, high-performance cultures. He brings a strong commercial mindset to his role, collaborating closely with senior executives to design and implement people strategies that drives business agility, workforce resilience, measurable business outcomes and foster organisational growth. Jonathan is passionate about future-focused people practices, including employee experience design and data-driven workforce planning. A graduate of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, he holds a degree in Accountancy with a second specialisation in Human Resources, combining analytical acumen with a deep understanding of human capital. His approach is grounded in purpose, impact, and the belief that exceptional business outcomes are achieved through empowered and engaged people.

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