Meet Leon Chua 👋
Leon is a Head of Talent Acquisition passionate about building high-performing teams and scaling companies through great hires.
Insights from Leon Chua
1) On Culture: What’s one thing you or your team does regularly to build a strong, positive workplace culture?
We make it a point to celebrate wins—big or small. Whether it's a successful hire, a tough role closed, or someone going the extra mile, we recognise it openly. During our weekly cadence meetings, each team member also shares something they’re grateful for from the past week. It’s a simple habit, but it fosters appreciation, connection, and a positive team culture.
2) On Impact: What’s one HR initiative you led or supported that made a clear impact on your team or company? What changed because of it?
One impactful initiative I led was decentralising key talent functions across multiple countries, rather than keeping them concentrated in a single location. This strategic shift not only gave us access to a broader and more diverse talent pool, but also safeguarded the business against geographic risk. It addressed a real concern — the potential loss of an entire team in one country — by building resilience into our workforce structure. As a result, we improved retention, increased agility, and strengthened our global talent foundation.
3) On the Future: What’s one key skill or mindset you think every HR professional in Singapore will need in the next 5 years - and why?
Agility and a forward-thinking mindset are critical for HR professionals in Singapore over the next five years—especially with AI reshaping how we work. Instead of resisting it, we need to embrace AI as a tool to amplify our impact. The real question every HR professional should ask is: 'What part of my role can’t be replaced by AI?'—and double down on those human strengths like empathy, judgment, and strategic thinking.
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