HR Champions: Anthony Tan emphasises humility for effective leadership
Title: CEO, Grab Office Headquarters: Singapore Company Operations: SEA Industry: Software Development Employees: 5,001-10,000 “Who am I as a CEO? How do I serve our Grabbers? How do I serve our customers? How do I serve our governments? How do I serve society?” These are the lead questions behind Anthony Tan’s principle of servant leadership, […]
HR Champions: Forrest Li’s perseverance on employee morale
Title: CEO, Sea Ltd. Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Greater China Industry: Technology and e-commerce Employees: 63,800 Addressing employee woes after a huge stock decline last year, Bloomberg reports, Forrest Li said: “This is short-term pain that we have to endure to truly maximise our long-term potential.” His focus remained on […]
Champions of HR: The CEOs HR leaders most want to work with
While many job-seekers look directly at company HR policies and career pages online to gain an idea of the work environment to anticipate, it’s an entirely different ball game for HR practitioners. C-suite leaders essentially set the backdrop for how much of an impact HR can make in an organisation and for its workforce. So […]
Five tips for CEOs on getting the most out of their HR teams
https://youtu.be/X8C5YsQHl6c This installment of Chief of Staff Five is a little bit different. In honour of our currently unfolding Champions List of the most HR-focused CEOs and business leaders in Southeast Asia, we have put together our top tips for top executives looking to get the most value and collaboration out of their HR leaders […]
UOB Indonesia CEO goes strong with HR collaboration, active calls for unity
Hendra Gunawan, CEO of the United Overseas Bank (UOB) Indonesia, is the HR Stars Awards 2023 Best CEO With An HR Focus for his firm commitment to employee wellbeing and development. He has displayed this through clear and open communication, allowing everyone in the company a voice regardless of seniority or role. Over time, this […]
Five ways HR can help top executives become agile leaders
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, agility has become a critical trait for successful leadership. Agile leaders possess the ability to adapt swiftly, make informed decisions, and navigate uncertainty effectively. As organisations in Southeast Asia strive to stay competitive, HR plays a pivotal role in grooming top executives into notably more agile leaders. By […]
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 […]
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 […]
