2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Jacky Cheong Kah Seng

Assistant Vice President, Recruitment

Dhaya Maju Infrastructure, Asia (DMIA Group)
Jacky Cheong is an experienced talent acquisition and Human Resources leader with a proven track record across Southeast Asia. Currently serving as AVP, Recruitment at DMIA Group, he leads talent acquisition strategies that support business growth, workforce planning, and organisational transformation. With extensive experience spanning finance shared services, global business services, commercial FMCG, retail, and corporate functions, he has held regional roles with ASSA ABLOY, Kimberly-Clark, and British American Tobacco. He brings deep expertise in talent acquisition, HR business partnering, employer branding, succession planning, change management & transformation, employee engagement & retention, talent management & performance calibration and organisational development. Known for partnering closely with business leaders, he leverages workforce insights, talent market intelligence, and people strategies to drive organisational performance, enhance employee capability, and support sustainable business growth. Passionate about connecting business strategy with talent outcomes, he is committed to building strong talent pipelines, enhancing workforce capability, and developing future-ready organisations through impactful people and talent practices within the group.
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