Best Griffith In Asia Podcasts (2025)

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Unpacking the 3 Pillars of Strategic Change Management: Pauline Tay (VP of HR, APAC at Griffith Foods) 32:51

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As VP of Human Resources – Asia Pacific at Griffith Foods, Pauline drives regional HR strategy to support business transformation and growth. With over 30 years of global experience, she has led change management, culture, and leadership programs across APAC, Europe, and the Americas. Pauline holds an MBA in International Business and is a Certifie…

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The Future of Workspaces: Steelcase’s Agile, Inclusive Approach: Patrick Woo (HR Director, APAC at Steelcase) 43:52

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Patrick Woo is the Director of Human Resources at Steelcase Asia Pacific. With a diverse professional background in both the private and public sectors, ranging from government and aviation to management consulting and manufacturing. Patrick is well-experienced in leading and partnering with global teams across Asia Pacific and North America. He is…

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Global HR Leadership: Balancing Culture and Change: Luigi Bellopede, VP HR Asia Pacific at Prysmian 33:25

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As Vice President of HR Asia Pacific at Prysmian, Luigi Bellopede leads people strategy across nine countries for over 3,100 employees. With 20 years of international HR experience, he has held senior leadership roles in retail, manufacturing, and the pharmaceutical sector, with deep expertise in M&A. At Prysmian, Luigi previously served as SVP of …

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The Missing Link: Strategic HR and the Power of Skills Taxonomy: Gary Lee 30:17

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As Organisation & Business Partner Director at Dassault Systèmes, Gary Lee drives workforce transformation, talent strategy, and organisational performance globally. He has held senior HR leadership roles in European and Danish multinationals, designing global talent programmes for 18,000+ employees and shaping organisational development across APA…

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Unifying Brand and Culture from Within: Justin Low (Chief Communications & Talent Experience Officer APAC, Omnicom Media Group) 41:25

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As Omnicom Media Group’s Chief Communications and Talent Experience Officer for Asia Pacific, Justin leads regional branding, marketing communications, and talent experience strategies across the network and its agencies. With nearly 20 years of multinational experience in Singapore, Shanghai, and New York, Justin brings deep expertise in corporate…

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Humanising People Strategy With Listening and Data: Dawn Wong (Head of People & Experience, VaynerMedia) 38:13

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Dawn Wong is a human-centric HR leader with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, including technology, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and media. As Head of People & Experience, APAC at VaynerMedia, she leads with empathy to build inclusive cultures and create moments that matter across the talent lifecycle. Prior to VaynerMedi…

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AI Without ROI: Why HR Needs to Rethink Analytics & Take the Leap: Alexander Bøe (Head of People & Ops, Telenor Asia) 36:40

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Alexander Bøe is a strategic HR leader with over a decade of experience in human capital management, organisational design, and business operations. As Head of People & Operations at Telenor Asia, he drives workforce transformation, talent strategy, and operational excellence across diverse markets. His career spans key leadership roles at Telenor …

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The Digital Mindset Shift: Why Future of Work Is Human-Led and AI-Augmented: Larissa Murmann (Digital CHRO, Unilever International) 47:51

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Larissa Murmann is the Digital Chief HR Officer at Unilever International, leading the transformation of people, culture, and digital strategy in Unilever’s fastest-growing business unit. With over 15 years of global HR experience, she has worked across Singapore, Switzerland, the US, Argentina, Spain, and Mexico, driving large-scale organisational…

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Data-Driven Culture Building in Hospitality: Edina Szabó (Associate Director, People & Culture, SEA Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group) 37:51

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Edina Szabó is the Associate Director of People & Culture for South-East Asia Pacific at Radisson Hotel Group, where she drives talent development and employee engagement strategies across the region.She brings 13 years of experience across Europe and SEAP, spanning hospitality, tech, and energy, and was named one of Asia’s Top HR Leaders 2024. Bac…

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Cracking the Code on Multi-Gen Leadership: From Gen X to Gen Z: Effin Jamalludin (Head of People at Singlife) 41:54

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Effin Jamalludin is the Executive Director and Head of People & Organisation Development at Singlife, with over a decade of experience in leadership development, succession planning, and organisational design. A board-registered psychologist and certified Strengths Coach, he has held leadership roles at TikTok, ByteDance, Korn Ferry, and Heidrick &…

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Empowering Women in HR Leadership: Breaking Barriers with Joon Tan (VP HR Global Marketing, Schneider Electric) 36:07

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Joon Tan is the Vice President of HR for Global Marketing at Schneider Electric, with over 25 years of experience in the HR field across multiple industries. Her distinguished career includes contributions to major organizations such as Dell, United Airlines, SPH, and Mercer Consulting. Known for her strategic insights in building great workplaces …

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Driving Cultural Change and Engagement in Retail Workforce: Ankur Sawhney (Global People and Culture Director at 7-Eleven, DFI Retail Group) 40:16

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Ankur Sawhney is the Group People & Culture Director for 7-Eleven at DFI Retail Group, overseeing the people strategy for 7-Eleven operations across China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore. With over 15 years of HR leadership experience, he has led organisational design, culture transformation, and change management initiatives, building high-perfor…

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Fit for Role: Redefining Performance and Potential in HR: Norbert Modla (VP of HR at BD) 40:19

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Norbert Modla is the Vice President of Human Resources for Greater Asia at Becton Dickinson (BD), a leading global medical device company. With a career spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, he has led HR transformation, M&A, and digital innovation initiatives across diverse industries. He also spent over 8 years in consulting, driving large-scale c…

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Debunking HR Myths and Embracing Change: Benjamin Festin (VP of HR at SP Group) 34:53

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Benjamin Festin is the Vice President of Human Resources at SP Group, with nearly 20 years of HR leadership across diverse industries. He has led talent strategy, organisational design, and change management initiatives, driving workforce transformation and business impact. Previously, he held key HR leadership roles at Dairy Farm Group and Mediaco…

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How to Build Inclusive & Experiential Work Cultures: Vanessa Iloste 38:31

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Vanessa Iloste is the Vice President of Human Resources at Sephora Asia, with over 20 years of HR leadership across the retail and luxury sectors. She has driven HR strategies that enhance business performance, employee engagement, and cultural transformation across diverse markets. Previously, she held key roles at LVMH and Société Générale, leadi…

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Talent to Value: Identifying and Nurturing High Performers: Jayaram Philkana (CHRO at Indorama) 40:01

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Jayaram Philkana is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Indorama Corporation, with over 33 years of global HR experience across the pharmaceuticals, biotech, agriculture, FMCG, and food sectors. Known for driving transformative people strategies, he has led HR operations across 12 countries, spearheaded global transformation programs, and aligned …

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Navigating Career Transitions and Future-Ready Workplaces: Vanessa Teo 34:18

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Vanessa is a strategic HR leader with over 20 years of experience driving business success by empowering people and fostering innovation. As Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at ST Engineering, she leads talent management and supports teams in creating smart urban solutions. Previously, Vanessa held leadership roles at AbbVie, LVMH Gr…

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What Every HR Leader Needs to Know About AI and People Analytics: Dr. Fermin Diez 51:58

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Fermin Diez is a globally renowned HR strategist and thought leader with over 35 years of experience across 40 countries, having served as Regional Head of HR for global MNCs and driving transformative people strategies. He is the co-author of influential books, including ‘Human Capital and Global Business Strategy’, 'The Remuneration Handbook' and…

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#16: Pete Baker, VP Human Resources and Communications at Amcor Rigid Packaging 39:35

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Pete Baker is the Vice President for Human Resources and Communications at Amcor Rigid Packaging. Amcor is a world leader in manufacturing packaging for food, beverage, spirits, personal care, home care, and healthcare industries with 61 facilities in 12 countries. Pete previously held senior HR roles at First Abu Dhabi Bank, AP Moller Maersk, and …

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The US Alliance & The Region 44:47

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In consultations across the nation, Australians spoke of the need to have deeper engagement with the region. Authors, Professors Caitlin Byrne and Andrew O'Neil (Griffith University) explain those findings before discussing with Dr Tess Newton-Cain (Project Lead for the Pacific Hub at the Griffith Asia Institute) what this might actually look like.…

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2022: Kirsten Ainley, Australian National University - Research Seminar 37:33

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Shallow Transformation in Justice, Reparation and Development | Kirsten Ainley 6th October 2022By Griffith Asia Institute

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2022: Danielle Chubb, Deakin University - Research Seminar 29:16

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Disability in North Korea: responses from human rights and humanitarian aid | Danielle Chubb 29th August 2022By Griffith Asia Institute

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2022: Lili Mi, Griffith University - Research Seminar 36:09

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Strategic responses to Covid-19: An investigation of Australian firms. | Lili Mi 18 August 2022By Griffith Asia Institute

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In conversation with Dr Peter Dirou 29:57

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Join Dr. Parmendra Sharma, from the Pacific Islands Centre for Development Policy and Research (PICDPR), in conversation with Dr. Peter Dirou, a Pacific finance expert, as they delve into the unique challenges faced by the Pacific region, including climate change, banking, and long-term investment finance. They also address the fitness of the curre…

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In conversation with Esala Masitabua 36:43

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Join Dr. Parmendra Sharma, from the Pacific Islands Centre for Development Policy and Research (PICDPR), in conversation with Mr. Esala Masitabua, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF). As a career central banker with over two decades of experience, Mr. Masitabua shares his journey from heading Currency operations and the Bank's Corpora…

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#15: Pauline Tay, VP Human Resources, Asia-Pacific at Griffith Foods 16:47

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Pauline Tay brings with her over 25 years of HR experience across diverse industries in industrial consumer goods, and hospitality, and extensive regional and global experience. Pauline has lived and worked in the US and led regional teams across the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. With core expertise in change management and transformation…

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What Is The Future And Power Of Trading In The Pacific? 1:52:50

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In this podcast, our expert panel delves into the fascinating history and promising future of the Pacific Islands export sector. With fresh insights from the Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia's 2022 Pacific Islands Export Survey, our speakers explore the complexities of expanding the reach of Pacific products and services worldwide, highlighting…

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#14: Sarita Das, Co-Founder & CHRO at 3SC Analytics 25:19

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Sarita Das is the co-founder and CHRO of 3SC Analytics, an eight-year-old supply chain tech company led by professionals all across the globe. Earlier in her career, she has been a human resource professional in various MNCs including Visteon, Bayer, Nunhems, Zimmer Biomet, and Electa. Here at 3SC, Sarita has been working closely with the IT execut…

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2022: Paul Hutchcroft, Australian National University - Research seminar 38:23

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The return of the Marcoses: What's ahead for the Philippines? | Paul Hutchcroft9 June 2022By Griffith Asia Institute

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2022: Stephan Frühling and Andrew O’Neil, Griffith University - Research seminar 40:58

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Nuclear Weapons and US Alliances Under the Biden Administration: Beyond the 2022 NPRPresented by Stephan Frühling (ANU) and Andrew O’Neil (Griffith University)Thursday 2 June 2022By Griffith Asia Institute

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2022: Emma Palmer, Griffith University - Research seminar 31:22

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Infrastructure and the international order: Do roads carry rules? | Emma Palmer26 May 2022By Griffith Asia Institute

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2022: Tristan Moss, Griffith University - Research seminar 27:21

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How Australia goes to space: the myths and rationales of spaceflight | Tristan Moss12 May 2022By Griffith Asia Institute

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2022: Kathryn E. van Doore, Griffith University - Research seminar 24:20

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The emergence of orphanage trafficking | Kathryn E. van Doore28 April 2022By Griffith Asia Institute

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2022: Nicole George, University of Queensland - Research seminar 36:09

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Join Nicole George as she discusses the issue of gender violence in the Pacific Islands. Nicole analyses efforts to regulate gender violence in Fiji, Bougainville, and New Caledonia, highlighting the challenges each country faces in this area. The presentation explores how a focus on rules and rule-making can reveal the regulatory environment and c…

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#13: Connecting the Supply Chain Dots 24:42

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Radu Palamariu recently spoke with Deb Crowe on the topic of changing careers of functions, hard and soft skills to have as a supply chain professional, and establishing connections and having the right mentor in the company. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Radu’s accidental choice of recruitment and supply chain …

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2022: Alex Trauth-Goik, University of Wollongong - Research seminar 37:38

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Black or fifty shades of grey? The power and limits of the social credit blacklist system in China | Alex Trauth-Goik31 May 2022By Griffith Asia Institute