2025 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Muhammad Hilman Rao Bin Abdullah
Head Of HR East Asia
Alcon Malaysia
Muhammad Hilman Rao is Head of Human Resources East Asia at Alcon, a global medical technology MNC that enables people to see brilliantly. He drives Human Resource Strategy for the manufacturing operations in Malaysia and Indonesia. Hilman is also part of the Senior Leadership Team of Alcon Malaysia and Indonesia and the APAC HR Leadership Team.
Hilman has more than 25 years of professional experience in the full spectrum of human resources in local and multinational companies in various industries such as manufacturing, building materials, hospitality, real estate development, etc. Companies where Hilman has held key HR positions include Matsushita, Lafarge, Western Digital, Hong Leong Group, Nexperia, etc.
Hilman has also received several HR leadership awards locally and internationally for his contributions to the development of HR in his industry.
Hilman holds an MBA from the College of Southern Queensland, Australia. His interests include outdoor activities and charity work.
Intense and passionate regarding the topic related to people and wellbeing.
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