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Moving On Up: New HR leaders at GEODIS, DDB and more

HR APPOINTMENTS: Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia.

June Koh
HR Director, GEODIS
June Koh has been appointed human resources director for logistics firm GEODIS’ newly created Asia Pacific and Middle East region. She will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions in the Asia Pacific and Middle East region. This includes talent acquisition, workforce transformation through employee and organisational development and, in support of GEODIS’ plans for growth. Working closely with senior leadership, she will align HR strategies with the company’s overall business goals.

June previously held HR leadership positions at Heineken, Asia Pacific Breweries, and Monsanto.

 

Ved Prakash
Regional CEO, Purple Quarter
Chief Technology Officer search firm Purple Quarter has appointed Ved Prakash as regional CEO for Asia Pacific, Europe and US, based in Singapore. He was previously senior vice president for talent acquisition at Lazada Group.

“Ved is a highly regarded leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience. His deep-set understanding, stellar experience and insights will be crucial in giving us an industry edge. I am confident that Ved will usher in a new direction and approach to the team,” said Purple Quarter CEO and founder Roopa Kumar in a press statement.

Anna Chua-Norbert
Managing Director, DDB Philippines
Anna Chua-Norbert has been promoted to managing director of DDB Philippines, from chief culture officer, and will report directly to Gil Chua, group chairman and CEO of DDB Group Philippines. Leading with a “people first” philosophy, she has consistently encouraged diversity and gender equality in the workplace.

“Anna’s vision, curiosity and relentless pursuit to positively impact brands make for the right mixto ignite the DDB PH on its 30th year in the Philippines and make her the best leader for the generation of business leaders who are fortunate to gain a loyal partner they can count on,” said DDB Worldwide global CEO Marty O’Halloran in a press statement.

Get to know Chua-Norbert more in our exclusive interview from December, 2022.

MOVING ON UP is Chief of Staff Asia’s roundup of Southeast Asia’s latest HR appointments, promotions, and assignments. Share your good news with us. Email movingonup@chiefofstaff.asia.

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