About
As a CIPD Chartered Fellow with over 20 years of global HR experience, I specialize in guiding organizations through complex transformations. My expertise lies in architecting and implementing data-driven strategic workforce plans and designing bespoke learning solutions that build future-ready teams.
I have a proven track record of developing and executing strategies that significantly reduce talent turnover and enhance organizational capability. I design and deliver a wide spectrum of high-impact training, from executive development courses for Singapore Management University to accredited CIPD programs, ensuring that an organization's most valuable asset—its people—is equipped for sustainable growth and success.
QUALIFICATIONS: Msc. International Management (Healthcare Specialisation) BA Human Resource Management BA European Politics with Italian and French Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) Certified Coach – WABC™ Registered ICAgile Certified Professional ICAgile Certified Trainer Psychometrics: EQi2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) | MBTI | TalentQ | OPQ32 (SHL)
Key Skills
Experience
Talent and Organisational Development Consultant | TribusAgile
May 2020 - Present
Singapore We provide organisational transformation services through organisational development and design services. Specific area's of expertise include: - Organisational Design and Development - High Performing Team coaching - Emotional Intelligence Coaching - Strategic Workforce Planning - Job Analysis and Job Redesign - Winning with Human Capital - Human Capital Management Essentials - Motivating others for Better performance
Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD) | CIPD
May 2017 - Present
Chartered Fellow status recognises senior people professionals who are changing the way organisations think about their people, and using their professional expertise to deliver long-term value for their organisation and the profession.
Director & Business Advisor | Health Tech Company
Jan 2023 - Apr 2024
Singapore Company Director and OD Director. One week per month committment.
Managing Director | JET Corporate Development
Oct 2018 - May 2020
Singapore OD & Training role
Assistant Vice President, Human Resource Strategy | Parkway Pantai Ltd
Nov 2014 - Oct 2018
Singapore To help develop the group's APAC HR strategy, following a period of SEA rapid acquisition and expansion. Manage strategic projects emanating from this strategy. Centre of Excellence for Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Group Balanced Scorecard.
Executive Consultant to the Chief Operating Officer (Director level role) | King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Apr 2011 - Oct 2014
jeddah, Saudi Arabia To represent and substitute for the COO by managing various strategic & operational projects, as well as leading assigned organisational effectiveness projects.
HR Manager | Mount Carmel Hospital
Jan 2008 - Apr 2011
As a member of the Hospital management team, I helped guide the hospital through a period of change in challenging economic circumstances.
HR Business Partner | RSAGroup
Jan 2007 - Oct 2007
Fixed term change management project
HR Advisor | Pfizer
Mar 2004 - Jan 2007
HR Manager | Texoil Ltd - a subsidiary of Texaco
Oct 2002 - Mar 2004
Associate HR Consultant | HayGroup Management Consultants
Oct 2000 - May 2002
Education & Certificates
Business coaching
Singapore Management University
Jan 2018
MSc, International Management, Healthcare Management specialisation
University of Liverpool
Jan 2013
Postgraduate Diploma, Human Resource Management
National College of Ireland
Jan 2000
Eurpean Studies, European Politics
University College Cork
Jan 1996
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