Who Florence Chan
From SAP
To Computer Sciences Corporation
As the new vice president of HR Asia in Computer Sciences Corporation, Florence Chan is responsible for the full spectrum of strategic HR for CSC Asia. Her journey with CSC began during her first interview, where she saw many opportunities where HR could make a significant different to the company. Previously, she was in charge of integrating the recently-acquired Business Objects and SAP from a HR perspective. In Chan’s opinion, one of the biggest challenges for HR is “the ability to make connection with the business and articulate HR’s value”. She believes the true value of HR is revealed when a business starts to see HR as an important value-added partner, and is able to relate to the HR programmes. To Chan, HR should be at the driver’s seat, steering and shaping the culture of the organisation. At CSC, she looks forward to going to work every morning as she is able to see how HR is slowly making an impact on the business.
Who Jacqueline Lim
From Fonterra Brands (Asia Holdings)
To Digimagic Communications
Jacqueline Lim is the new HR and admin manager of Digimagic Communications. She is in charge of fine-tuning HR policies and procedures as well as striking a balance across different entities like Malaysia and Bangkok. Also, she will be required to look into measuring the KPI of employees and identifying areas in need of training and development. Lim believes that at Digimagic, she is able to further enhance her personal exposure through facing new challenges and adapting to the new working environment in this niche industry. Lim says that her current focus at Digimagic includes competency management, manpower sourcing and retention, as well as developing a holistic KPI system.
Who Charlotte Tham
From Agilent Technologies
To Crimsonlogic
As the newly-appointed HR director for Crimsonlogic, Charlotte Tham is overseeing the full spectrum of corporate HR functions, including staffing, compensation and benefits, learning and development and operations support. Formerly the HR manager for Agilent Technologies for the last 13 years, she says she was attracted to the company when IDA International named Crimsonlogic as one of their local partners that have successfully exported Singapore’s technologies. Tham believes she is a quick and willing learner, flexible in adapting to a new working environment and open to listening and accepting new ideas. Tham recently proposed a HR strategic plan to the management based on a HR satisfaction survey conducted in the company. The implementation plan will cover leadership development, succession planning, workforce planning and a corporate wide review and benchmarking of existing job structures and salaries.
Who Ng Whee Wah
From Waters Corporation
To RSA
Ng Whee Wah is the HR director for RSA, the security division of EMC. She works closely with geographically-based HR teams and RSA business leaders, ensuring the best in class workforce to deliver leading and advanced solutions and services to customers. She feels that with RSA growing at such a fast pace, it is crucial for the HR team to identify the resources needed to attract and secure the best talent for both current and future business needs. Currently, Ng is reviewing HR policies, fine-tuning reward and retention programmes, as well as executing a learning and development plan that systematically develops the managers and employees of RSA.
