Getting to know: Wendy Weehuizen from Sony Music Entertainment
Job Title: Vice President of People Experience, Asia and the Middle East Organisation: Sony Music Entertainment Time in the role: Just over one year Based in: Singapore Family status: Married, with three children, and one “sweet and silly” dog! Academic background: Bachelor in Business Administration, HR Management & Organisational Behaviour from the National University Singapore […]
Seizing “the moment that matters” with Sony Music Entertainment
Wendy Weehuizen, Vice President of People Experience at Sony Music Entertainment in Asia and the Middle East, says her career in people management has stemmed from a passion for systems thinking and belief in building connections to spark “innate joy”. Working with senior stakeholders and diverse teams toward common goals “energises” her, she tells Chief […]
Inspiring positive change at Sony Music Entertainment
Producing engaging music that crosses borders may look simple, especially with the innate ‘viral’ culture of online media platforms. However, Sony Media Entertainment not only pursues the commercial success of its business; it also actively participates in addressing global issues. Wendy Weehuizen, Vice President for People Experience in Asia and the Middle East, for example, […]
Seeking harmony at Sony Music Entertainment
Music is known as the universal language that penetrates and enriches the soul – the lifeblood for poets, lyricists, audiophiles, and the everyday folk who turn to it for comfort. Professionals in the commercial music industry know this well. That is why Sony Music Entertainment takes pride in having a People Experience expert on board […]
Getting to know: CNN Philippines’ Jane C. Santos
Job title: Assistant Vice-President for Technical Services Organisation: CNN Philippines Time in the role: Six months Based in: Manila, Philippines Family status: Single, with lots of dogs and cats Academic background: Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication Corporate background: Broadcast media (sports, entertainment, and news) gained from Viva Vintage Sports, Solar Entertainment Corporation, and CNN Philippines […]
Taking charge of news-gathering at CNN Philippines
Many successful leaders did not begin as instant authorities in their field. They often had to climb the ladder from the ground up, picking up new experiences on each rung. Jane C. Santos, Assistant Vice President for Technical Services at CNN Philippines, has worked in media since her entry-level years. She was a production assistant […]
CNN Philippines’ Jane Santos: mutual respect makes teamwork easy
Jane C. Santos, Assistant Vice President for Technical Services at CNN Philippines, says the people she works with are the best part of leading her department at the news organisation. She tells Chief of Staff Asia what it is like to work at a major global news brand, her aspirations for her team, and what […]
Ensuring seamless news delivery at CNN Philippines
Even before former US President Donald Trump popularised the term ‘fake news’, media companies were preoccupied with upgrading and reformatting their programming to suit advances in technology and changes in public expectations. Genuine stories and highly skilled media people deserve the spotlight in a world where fake news gets undeserved mileage. Even before tackling challenges […]
Getting to know: AirAsia’s Intan Shahira Mohammed Shahru
Intan Shahira Mohammed Shahru is the Head of People (Aviation) for Capital A, the investment company behind Malaysia’s famous low-cost airline AirAsia. In this final part of her interview with Chief of Staff Asia, we delve into some of the personal traits that she has held fast to throughout her more than 15-years in HR. […]
How Intan Shahru onboards new ‘Allstars’ at AirAsia
Intan Shahira Mohd Shahru, Head of People (Aviation) with Kuala Lumpur-based budget airline AirAsia describes her organisation as“transparent and unbiased”, with an open office design that encourages employees (called ‘Allstars’ internally) to freely approach management without fear of judgement or reprisal. She says the team is resilient, “believes in the unbelievable”, and “dares to dream”. […]
