2025 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Rajaswari
Group Director, Human Resource Division
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
With over 30 years of experience in the Singapore Public Service, Rajaswari currently oversees the Group Human Resource at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) — Singapore’s lead public sector R&D agency driving mission-oriented research to advance scientific discovery and economic growth.
She advocates a deliberate and strategic alignment of people strategies with organisational goals and broader national priorities. Over the years, she has supported HR teams in delivering effective and forward-looking talent solutions across various public sector agencies.
Rajaswari believes in fostering a growth-oriented work culture and is committed to supporting talent development by helping individuals grow, connect, and contribute meaningfully.

Anish Lalchandani
Global Head of Talent Management
A.P. Moller – Maersk

Rajaswari
Group Director, Human Resource Division
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Ruchika Pal
Group Head - HR
Apollo Tyres

Rahul Kalia
Vice President HR AMEA
Barry Callebaut

Gareth Poh
Former Regional Head of HR
C.H. Robinson

Jia Mun Loon
VP, Talent Management and Engagement
CIMB Singapore

Florence Tan
Head of Singapore HR, Global Ops
Collins Aerospace

Jonathan Joo
Regional Director of People & Culture
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Azrina Mansor
Head/Deputy Director APAC Talent Acquisition
GlobalFoundries Singapore

Sameen Khan
Regional HR Director (APAC/MEA)
Grey Global

Jayaram Philkana
Group CHRO
Indorama Corporation

Aaron Lim
Global Director of People and Culture
International SOS

Allan Chong
Deputy Director of Talent Attraction and Acquisition
Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Tina Sharma
Lead, People and Culture for Asia
National Australia Bank

Woei Woei Goh
Deputy Director – Talent Acquisition
National University of Singapore

Gerard Lai
Assistant Vice President, Learning & Development
Parkway College (IHH Healthcare)

Julia Koh
Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO)
Sunningdale Tech