Doris Lee, Head of People & Culture, iCar & WapCar Malaysia, has been honoured with the Best HR Leader award at the 2024-2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia. Recognised for her strategic vision and innovative leadership, Lee has played a key role in shaping iCar Asia and WapCar Malaysia’s organisational culture.
Her leadership has driven initiatives that enhance employee engagement, operational efficiency, and collaboration. She spearheaded the Innovation Challenge, providing employees with a platform to showcase creative ideas, boosting innovation in the competitive automotive marketplace.
She has also fostered transparency and open communication through CEO Open Door Sessions, ensuring employees feel valued and heard.
The Employee Referral Programme has significantly impacted talent acquisition, with nearly 50% of 2023 hires coming from internal referrals—reducing hiring costs while securing top talent. She has also promoted continuous learning, encouraging employees to upskill through free online courses from Microsoft Learn, MDEC, HRDC, and Hays Thrive.
The Corporate Employee Discount Programme and monthly themed team meetings have further strengthened staff satisfaction, retention, and cross-functional collaboration.
Reflecting on her win, Lee shared, “Winning the HR Stars Award for Best HR Leader is both an honour and a reflection of the passion, teamwork, and dedication of the people at iCar Asia and WapCar Malaysia. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and people-first workplace where talent is empowered to thrive.”
Her forward-thinking leadership continues to position iCar Asia and WapCar Malaysia as a dynamic employer of choice in the automotive industry. The HR Stars Awards Malaysia celebrate HR professionals whose innovative strategies make a lasting impact on their organisations.
