The Story of Shawn Wong

Shawn Wong brings 17 years of extensive corporate experience, having worked with multinational corporations (MNCs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) across diverse industries including FMCG, telecommunications, e-commerce, and manufacturing. Holding a degree in Education (TESL) and several professional certifications in Human

Resources, she has built deep expertise and gained in-depth experience spans across all facets of Organizational Development, Change Management, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, EVP, Employee Engagement, Corporate Affairs and ESG.

Shawn’s career philosophy is grounded in the belief that, as Richard Branson says, "Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to." This mindset has guided her as she has held senior leadership roles in various organizations at prominent companies such as Coca-Cola, JTI, and Celcom, where she was known for her expertise in change management and communication strategies.

Leveraging her background in psychological profiling and organizational behavior, she is skilled at creating "sticky" cultural transformations, enabling organizations to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping HR frameworks that support scalable growth, build high-performance cultures, and drive employee retention. She excels in deploying people investment strategies that elevate employee morale and capabilities, while fostering inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplaces.

Shawn has also dedicated her time to train professionals worldwide. Her passion for learning and development is the cornerstone of her career, and she firmly believes in the power of human capital to drive business success. Her global perspective is further broadened by her involvement in government projects, such as one aimed at enhancing state tourism with a budget of USD 1 million.

As a highly sought-after speaker, Shawn frequently shares her expertise at private and public universities, international HR symposiums, and NGO events. She offers valuable insights on the future marketplace, employee experience, workplace disruptions, talent management, and high performance cultures.

Additionally, she co-authored an article for Leaderonomics titled Dressing Etiquette and served as a panel judge for the HR Excellence Awards 2020.

As an international trainer, Shawn has delivered competency, culture transformation and leadership- based trainings spanning across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, Germany, India, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK, Italy, France, Canada, and US.

Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Shawn is adept at bridging cultural and language gaps to create impactful learning experiences that resonate globally.

Through her deep expertise, global experience, and unwavering passion for human development, Shawn has earned a reputation as a respected leader in HR realm