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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Nicole Golloso-Kazemi is an award-winning HR and DEI leader with over a decade of experience across HR, marketing, and academia. She is the director of human resources and corporate communications for Singapore and Hong Kong and the APAC Regional DEI Lead of McCann, a globally renowned creative solutions company. She is also the HR board advisor of Wedu, a non-profit organisation focused on developing women leaders in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n
As a highly commended industry professional, Nicole has been repeatedly recognised on regional and global levels for her leadership, influence, and contributions to the human resources and DEI sectors. She is widely known for her modern, creative, and people-centric approach to organisational culture.<\/p>\n
Rooted in her personal journey, Nicole is a dedicated advocate for mental health. This lived experience drives her passion for championing resilience, wellbeing, and psychological safety both within the workplace and across broader communities. Additionally, she is a sought-after global speaker and mentor, frequently sharing her expertise on DEI, HR, mental health, and leadership.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”View other 2026 Judges\u2019 Profile” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_module=”249880″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”View other 2025 Judges\u2019 Profile” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ header_text_color=”#f58221″ header_3_text_color=”#ff6600″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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