Movers and shakers
Published: Sep 01, 2007
Stephen Koh has been appointed as the head of human resources, Southeast Asia, for the Oerlikon Group. As a key business partner to the senior management team, he oversees the full spectrum of HR for Oerlikon’s Southeast Asian operations.
In his new role, the challenges he faces are multi-faceted. His key focus this year would be to develop and roll out a talent management programme that would retain top performers. In addition, he has been tasked to drive the company-wide implementation of a common HR information system on the SAP platform for the region.
Meritus Mandarin Singapore welcomes Tony Tham as its new HR manager. Lau’s main roles are to identify key players suitable for each job in every department so as to fulfil the company’s goals and vision – to provide career growth for employees. To exemplify the brand’s core values of Asian grace, warmth and care, he has to ensure choice candidates are selected for employment.
His previous role as an assistant HR manager in Meritus required him to be more hands-on with daily HR operations.
Jason Loo has recently joined Daikin Singapore, a global air-conditioning company, as its new human resources manager.
As Daikin is currently at the final stage of acquiring another company, Loo’s immediate challenge is to integrate the HR practices of both companies at the earliest time, minimising the period of uncertainty for employees. He is responsible for realigning the company’s HR initiatives in order to meet its new objectives and ensuring the smooth transition of employees from the acquired company to Daikin.
Loo who has more than 12 years of HR experience in the semiconductor industry said, “Managing this transition may not be an easy task because I have to ensure that the employees of both companies remained focused and motivated during this period of change.”
Wildlife Reserves Singapore (Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong Birdpark) has appointed Jean Lee Yong as their new head of the HR department.
She is responsible for the effective management of the HR department and leading the team in pursuing and developing strategies and programmes to promote best people management and development practices. Lee says it is a challenging and fulfilling role for her.
Working in the Zoo has definitely provided her with a very different environment, where there is a lot of greenery, compared to working in town. She feels that the tourism industry is vibrant. “With the coming of the IR, HR will be facing more challenges but I am positive that this [the tourism boost] is going to help to uplift the whole industry.”
In his new role, the challenges he faces are multi-faceted. His key focus this year would be to develop and roll out a talent management programme that would retain top performers. In addition, he has been tasked to drive the company-wide implementation of a common HR information system on the SAP platform for the region.
Meritus Mandarin Singapore welcomes Tony Tham as its new HR manager. Lau’s main roles are to identify key players suitable for each job in every department so as to fulfil the company’s goals and vision – to provide career growth for employees. To exemplify the brand’s core values of Asian grace, warmth and care, he has to ensure choice candidates are selected for employment.
His previous role as an assistant HR manager in Meritus required him to be more hands-on with daily HR operations.
Jason Loo has recently joined Daikin Singapore, a global air-conditioning company, as its new human resources manager.
As Daikin is currently at the final stage of acquiring another company, Loo’s immediate challenge is to integrate the HR practices of both companies at the earliest time, minimising the period of uncertainty for employees. He is responsible for realigning the company’s HR initiatives in order to meet its new objectives and ensuring the smooth transition of employees from the acquired company to Daikin.
Loo who has more than 12 years of HR experience in the semiconductor industry said, “Managing this transition may not be an easy task because I have to ensure that the employees of both companies remained focused and motivated during this period of change.”
Wildlife Reserves Singapore (Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong Birdpark) has appointed Jean Lee Yong as their new head of the HR department.
She is responsible for the effective management of the HR department and leading the team in pursuing and developing strategies and programmes to promote best people management and development practices. Lee says it is a challenging and fulfilling role for her.
Working in the Zoo has definitely provided her with a very different environment, where there is a lot of greenery, compared to working in town. She feels that the tourism industry is vibrant. “With the coming of the IR, HR will be facing more challenges but I am positive that this [the tourism boost] is going to help to uplift the whole industry.”