Leonard Ong brings Asia Pacific and global HR leadership experience, having supported Asia, Pacific, UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and North America. He worked in Fortune Global 500 such as Walmart, Merck & Co, and General Electric as well as Singapore listed-companies, Hyflux and City Development Limited (CDL), which are founder-led and family business. He embraces large-scale corporate structures while fosters agility and speed within nimble entrepreneurial settings. Throughout Leonard’s career, he handled difficult business situations. From managing unionized environment in Algeria, New York, and South Korea, to accelerating growth in emerging economies like India and Vietnam, plus revitalizing mature markets like London, Shanghai and Tokyo. He also supported M&A in Merck and Seagate, and big business restructurings across multiple regions. His HR transformation journeys focus to modernize HR and introduce good practices to support business strategies. His skill sets in Executive Coaching, Agile Scrum, 6-Sigma, and Change Management are helpful tools in HR partnering. Scrum provides agility and adaptability, 6-Sigma drives lean processes and continuous improvements, while effective change management ensures a smooth transition during business transformations. His passion in coaching is evident in Millennium, Walmart, Merck, where he has guided talents and teams to achieve higher performance.A father of four, Leonard prioritizes listening and care, while his military training instils scenarios planning, strategy development and execution. His journey as a national sportsman nurtures teamwork, discipline and a winning mindset. These life experiences shape Leonard into an effective leader to drive business competitiveness, growth and profitability.