THE MAKEOVER 2024
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As a member of the Centre’s Leadership Team, he oversees the design and delivery of a comprehensive portfolio encompassing research and insights, global and national public-private action initiatives, and programming activities. Di Battista has co-authored several flagship publications for the World Economic Forum, covering topics such as innovation, competitiveness and economic growth, global risks, the future of jobs, and equitable transitions. An Italian and Swiss national, he holds a master’s degree in international economics from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.

• An award-winning speaker and internationally recognized leader in creativity and innovation.
• An advisor to CEOs & entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Dubai.
• A Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (F.R.S.A.) with President Benjamin Franklin, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Bob Dylan, Adam Smith, Nelson Mandela, Professor Stephen Hawking.

Mitchell Pham is one of New Zealand’s top technology innovators, business entrepreneurs, government advisors, and industry leaders in the country’s digital economy. He is also one of the most influential relationship builders between New Zealand and Asia and an outstanding community leader in the APAC region.

Alongside his involvement with growing technology companies and helping non-technology businesses with digital transformation, Mitchell serves as an advisor to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Central Bank Digital Currency development, and the APEC governments on Digital Trust for advancing their digital economies. He also co-leads the development of the NZ Climate Technology Roadmap Framework.

Mitchell is an Asia 21 Fellow and Global Council Member of the Asia Society. He was honoured as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2011, a World Class New Zealander by KEA in 2018, and a lifetime Fellowship of CPA Australia (FCPA) in 2022. Mitchell received the royal appointment from King Charles III as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in 2023.

Based in Singapore where she has lived for the past 17 years, Godelieve van Dooren spearheads the growth and expansion of Marsh McLennan in South East Asia – covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, The Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Her expertise in designing and delivering impactful people and risk solutions empowers Marsh McLennan’s clients in their business, risk and workforce transformation as they navigate the realities of a constantly changing environment.

Prior to this role, Godelieve was the CEO of Mercer’s South East Asia Growth markets, helping companies navigate the health, wealth and career needs of the fast-evolving workforce in this dynamic region.

Throughout her career, she has played a critical role in designing innovative talent solutions working closely together with leading clients across the High-Tech, Life Sciences, FMCG, Chemical, Retail and Hospitality Industry.

She is a keen advocate of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, with a relentless focus on creating a sustainable and enabling working environment across the firm.

Godelieve holds a MA in Law from the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Kunal Malhotra leads the Talent Solutions business in Southeast Asia and is the Country Manager for Korea & Vietnam. He is based in Singapore and has been with LinkedIn for 10+ years now, making him one of the most tenured employees at LinkedIn APAC.

Kunal Malholtra is passionate about helping organizations embrace AI solutions to address their talent management needs globally.

He believes in LinkedIn’s vision of creating economic opportunity and strives to do his part by speaking and working with professionals to realize their dream jobs. Outside work, his hobbies include sports like tennis, travelling & keeping fit!

Puneet is a former Sr. Partner and former leader of Mercer’s HR consulting business for Asia, IMEA and Pacific region. During his 25 years of consulting experience, Puneet has provided advice to leading local and multinational organizations across more than 25 countries in Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.  

Puneet has worked extensively in areas of Talent Engagement & Management, Total Rewards, Workforce Analytics, Talent Assessments & Proctoring, HR & Workforce Transformation and cloud implementation areas. With in-depth exposure to multiple industries across the region, he has also advised organizations on HR audits, managing people issues in mergers and acquisitions, and compensation outsourcing.  

Puneet is an experienced facilitator and instructional designer. He usually designs and delivers HR workshops and training for clients.  

Prior to joining Mercer, he worked with AON (formerly Hewitt), where he headed their broad based rewards practice for SEA. Puneet has also worked with ABN AMRO Bank in UAE where he was head of HRBP for ABN’s Consumer and Pvt. Banking Business. 

Puneet has a postgraduate diploma in Management. 

Roy Chua is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at the Sigongapore Management University (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business. Prior to joining SMU, Roy was on the faculty of Harvard Business School for six years where he taught the core Leadership and Organizational Behavior (LEAD) course in the MBA program as well as the executive education program on talent management. 

Roy’s research draws on human psychology to understand important social processes in business organizations. In his primary stream of research, he studies how multicultural interactions in a globalized workplace influence creativity and innovation. Roy also has a keen interest in understanding Chinese organizational behavior and management processes. He is an active management scholar and has published in leading academic periodicals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of International Business Studies, and MIT Sloan Management Review. 

Outside academic research, Roy is active in executive teaching. He has conducted case discussions and given lectures to various companies including Bank of China, Bank of East Asia, Goldman Sachs, Shangri La hotel group, San Miguel, Hitachi, Barclays, DBS Bank, Unilab, Deutsche Knowledge Services, Deustsche Bank, Temasek Holdings, and John Clements Consulting. 

A native of Singapore, Professor Chua received a BSc with First Class Honors in Computer and Information Sciences from the National University of Singapore and a PhD in Management, focusing on Organizational Behavior, from Columbia Business School. 

• MBA, University of Queensland – Australia
• Country Human Resources Director, AkzoNobel Vietnam
• Vice President, Vietnam Human Resources Association (VNHR)

Xuan Huong is currently the Country HR Director of AkzoNobel Vietnam. Her knowledge and experience span many different areas from operations to strategy of HR and leadership. She has more than 25 years working in human resources in different industries and different working cultures, including Electronics and Fast Moving Consumer Goods in Japanese, British and Dutch companies.  

She has vast experiences and high reputation in strategic workforce planning, organization and HR transformation, restructuring, building and implementing HRBP model, developing talents, enhancing employee engagement, designing and driving Learning Culture, embedding Corporate Values. She is one of the very few profound OD (Organizational Development) Practitioners in Vietnam.  

Xuan Huong is the Vice President responsible for Training & Development for Vietnam Human Resources (VNHR) Association – a not-for-profit professional organization of 1,300 members nationwide.

Besides her knowledge, expertise and experience, Xuan Huong has also developed a local and international network of contacts, which provides her with opportunities to share knowledge and business issues from different perspectives. 

Xuan Huong is passionate about enabling people to grow and enjoys seeing people grow. Her success is measured by the success of the people who have been developed by her.  

Ms. Thuy Bui, Prudential Vietnam’s esteemed Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), dedicated to cultivating a thriving work environment that nurtures team growth, fosters a strong business culture, and develops the leaders of tomorrow. 

With an impressive background, Ms. Thuy brings a wealth of experience to her role. Prior to joining Prudential, she held key positions in business development and human resources at Sanofi, both at the national and regional levels. This diverse background has equipped her with valuable insights into driving organizational success through effective people strategies. 

Ms. Thuy is driven by a deep passion for cultural transformation and believes in the power of individuals and organizations to evolve and excel. Her leadership approach emphasizes aligning people and processes with business objectives, enabling the seamless execution of strategic initiatives. 

As our CHRO, Ms. Thuy is committed to empowering our workforce, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, and nurturing the next generation of leaders. With her visionary mindset and expertise in human resources, she plays a pivotal role in shaping Prudential’s future and ensuring our continued success.

Mr. An Nguyen has over 13 years of experience building up and enhancing HR systems at many different MNCs in various industries: Unilever, Colgate Palmolive, and most recently Suntory PepsiCo. He started career in Sales and moved to HR in 2011, also experienced working in Japan, Malaysia and Singapore with different HR roles and projects. Such diversified experience equipped him with both profound knowledge of worldwide best practices and expertise.​

​Having worked for Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage (SPVB) for nearly 10 years, he was taking the different roles within HR: Business Partner for Sales, Head of Center of Expertise, Regional Talent Head of APAC and most recently Head of HR for Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam.​

As an emerging HR Leader, An presents himself as inspiring speaker, especially to all the young talents and  has been delivering numerous topics on HR overall, Talent development, talent pipeline, Employee Engagement,… at different platforms and campuses.​

He stands as a seasoned HR professional with a remarkable more than 20-year journey across major sectors, including FMCG, Banking, Consumer Finance, Retail, and Technology (Eco-System). Through a dynamic career, Mr. Kien has held pivotal roles in management and strategy, showcasing a versatile skill set that reflects his deep understanding of the industries. He is currently a Chief Human Resources Officer at PNJ Group. 

Known for his innovative mindset, Mr. Kien is always on lookout for ways to drive continuous improvement and enhance HR services through the strategic application of technology.

Ngoc is currently HR Director of L’Oreal Vietnam, where she is responsible for leading the HR department and the people strategy for the country.

Prior to joining L’Oreal, Ngoc was Vice President and Head of HR for Lazada Logistics, where she led the integration of Lazada e-Logistic and Lazada Express.

From 2014 to 2020, Ngoc held various global and regional HR Management positions within BP PLC Group in London, UK, from the Global Operations and Major Projects Organization with over 4,000 employees to Air BP where she managed the Europe, Middle East and Africa region for 1,100 employees.

Ngoc holds a degree in Politics, Psychology and Sociology from Cambridge University and is a panel member of the United World College Selection Committee. 

Tracey has more than 10 years of HR experience, mainly in management consulting and tech industries.  
 
She is now the HR Director of Shopee Vietnam. Prior to that, Tracey had spent 6 years at a top management consulting firm, leading recruiting initiatives ranging from fresh graduates to experienced professionals in various Asia-Pacific and Africa locations.

Tracey graduated from National University of Singapore with a degree in Environmental Engineering.

Mr. Quoc Khanh is the Founder/CEO of Vietsuccess, a multi-channel content platform that provides knowledge to help leaders, professionals, and workers develop themselves and their careers. He is also the host of the popular video podcast series “The Quoc Khanh Show” and several other series on Vietsuccess. Mr. Quoc Khanh has over 15 years of experience in the television/media industry as a talk-show host and content creator, having appeared on channels such as HTV9, VTV4, VTV9, and FBNC. He has also served as an MC/moderator at events related to business, startups, and finance. 

Additionally, he frequently shares his views and knowledge on social media about topics related to business, startups, and personal development. He is the translator of the book “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future” by Peter Thiel, published by Tre Publishing House in 2016. 

“Act locally, think globally” is the guideline and philosophy that Ms. Tieu Yen Trinh, the founder and CEO of Talentnet Corporation has constantly followed over the decade since the establishment of Talentnet after leaving PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in 2007.

Being an entrepreneur with a bold vision and charismatic leadership style, she has led Talentnet successfully to be in association with Mercer and ADP Streamline.

She got experience in advisory boards and C-suite to build up human capital agenda and strategies on many levels with an unparalleled depth of understanding of the Vietnam labor market, and strong relationships with top HR professionals, industry leaders and other key contacts within this field. One of the biggest milestones in her life was when founding Vietnam HR Awards in 2014 – where the best HR strategies and practices are comprehensively evaluated and awarded.

2019 marks her significant milestone by being in the top 10 of Red Star Awards – celebrating excellent young entrepreneurs nationwide for marvelous business success and contribution to social activities. In early 2020, she is listed as an Outstanding self-made leader by Forbes Vietnam.

Ms. Trinh is currently the Vice President of Hawee (HCMC Association for Women Executives & Entrepreneurs) and VNHR (Vietnam Human Resources Association), member of AHDO (ASEAN Human Development Organization) and member of the Advisory Board of SMU Singapore.

Mr. Andree Mangels began his career in the HR services industry in 2006, three years after arriving in Asia. From being a recruitment consultant to leadership positions, he has contributed to and led the success of various HR services firms.

Mr. Andree takes pride in providing high quality services and tailor-made innovative HR solutions that help his clients succeed in their respective markets.

As a certified coach and strong believer in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) leadership, he is passionate about growing and developing winning teams, nurturing talents, and creating work happiness, with the result of strong business results.

With more than 15-year experience in the Executive Search & Recruitment and HR consulting field, Phuong has a profound understanding of the Vietnam labor market and a strong relationship with HR top leaders within this field.

She has been the project director for various HR consulting projects with top local companies and multi-national companies in the areas of outplacement, competency assessment, competency framework development, performance management system, salary structure, sales incentive scheme, Functional Matrix & Job Description design, … Her clients are mostly top executives and senior managers of leading local companies and multi-national companies from more than 15 industries.

With her solid knowledge in the HR field, Phuong has been invited as a keynote speaker in various events, and as an advisor for the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Scholarship Program for 5 years.

Ms. Ngoc Tran is accountable for leading the growth of Talentnet’s HR Outsourcing Services and the day-to-day management of professional and effective service delivery.

She is fluent in labour & workforce-leasing regulations, and best practices of outsourcing solutions in Vietnam market with more than 20 years of experience. Her strong and insightful knowledge about business set-up, human capital management, HR outsourcing service, HR activities, and workforce management helps her provide efficient, cost-effective, well-tailored, comprehensive outsourcing solutions and excellent services to clients in various industries.

Ms. Ngoc Tran is also known as a guest speaker for events about human capital management, workforce development, HR outsourcing solutions.

Graduated from Foreign Trade University with a high-achieving ranking in top 3 of the school, Ms. Ha Nguyen has shown her strong can-do spirit together with an entrepreneurship mindset thanks to some honour national and provincial prizes during her university time.

After several years of experience at top global corporations in Vietnam, still with an unwavering passion for marketing, in 2007, Ms. Ha Nguyen changed her career path. She chose to be one of the eight founding members of Talentnet, the top human resources consulting firm in Vietnam. Her ambition to have ownership in exploring, planning, and executing all marketing activities independently motivated her to make this decision.

In her more than 20 years of brand development career, she presents herself as an innovative yet result-driven branding strategist. She has earned recognition as a pioneer for creating and executing disruptive marketing strategies in the B2B professional services industry.

Her expertise in branding has elevated Talentnet to become a prominent B2B brand in Vietnam, particularly in human resources. She led Talentnet to win the prestigious Silver Trophy of the Loyalty Customer Engagement award, a highly acclaimed award for B2B businesses in Southeast Asia. She is also the initiator of the “Vietnam HR Awards” – a prestigious national HR award for businesses in

Ms. Oanh Tran has been in the human resources services industry for over 13 years and has held a variety of positions. She has led over 10 teams of 80 consultants in identifying and attracting the most qualified talents in the market. She has helped hundreds of senior and executive level candidates to be successfully placed in global and national corporations, primarily in the Vietnam market. Her goal is to create and architect success for all of her clients, candidates, and employees.

Furthermore, Ms. Oanh Tran has shown her ability to lead by being responsible, understanding, and upbeat. Her team members benefit significantly from her diverse industry experience, as well as her inspiring leadership, which not only guides but also challenges them to improve themselves and add more value to everyone.