Category: Quick 5 Interview Series
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Quick 5: A conversation with BCG’s Arshiya Singh
Compensation is far more than a set of numbers, it is a powerful declaration of an organization’s values. For Arshiya Singh, Director of Global Compensation at BCG, transforming rewards into an engine for business impact relies on a straightforward principle: clarity over theatrics, and impact over sheer volume. In this Quick 5 Interview series, Arshiya…
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Quick 5 Interview with Africa Biomass Company’s Mieke Janse van Rensburg
In the overlapping worlds of biomass, renewable energy, agriculture, and forestry, sustainability is more than a business model. It is a mindset that must extend directly to the people doing the work. For Mieke Janse van Rensburg, Head of HR at Africa Biomass Company, the challenge is clear: how do you drive operational productivity in…
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Quick 5 Interview with LG Electronics’ Emilyn Doria
Managing a single market is a challenge; overseeing the talent strategy for 11 diverse subsidiaries across Asia is an exercise in cultural intelligence and strategic discipline. For Emilyn Doria, Asia Region HR Director at LG Electronics, the goal is to weave LG’s global vision into the vibrant local fabrics of markets ranging from Singapore to…
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Quick 5 Interview with Prerna S. from Birla Fertility & IVF
In the specialized landscape of reproductive healthcare, the shift from reactive management to proactive leadership is not just a strategic choice—it is an operational necessity. For Prerna S., Vice President of HR at Birla Fertility & IVF, the most significant turning point in modern HR was the transition from “autopsy-style” reporting to real-time foresight. By…
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Quick 5 Interview Dole Philippines’ Sharon Villalon
When your workforce is spread across thousands of hectares of fertile land, leadership is measured by the grit of the people tilling the soil. For Sharon Villalon, HR Director – Dole Philippines – Stanfilco division, the “office” is a massive, living ecosystem of 22,000 employees who drive one of the world’s largest agricultural operations. A…
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Quick 5 Interview with Maria Evangeline Veloso from ADEKA Al Otaiba Middle East
In the heavy industrial sector, where productivity is often measured by chemical output and technical precision, it is easy for the human element to become secondary. For Maria Evangeline Veloso, HR Manager at ADEKA Al Otaiba Middle East, the goal is the opposite: ensuring that every individual, from the factory floor to the boardroom, feels…
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Quick 5 Interview with KAFD’s Taghreed A. Alotaibi
In one of the most ambitious financial hubs on the planet, success is measured by more than just economic output. It is driven by the motivation and alignment of its people. For Taghreed A. Alotaibi, Employee Engagement and Experience Director at KAFD, the priority is transforming a high-pressure corporate environment into a cohesive community where…
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Quick 5 Interview with Minda Corporation’s Varnika Bansal
We are in a world of work where technology can predict outcomes but cannot replicate empathy. Today, HR leaders face a profound question: How do we scale human connection without losing its soul? For the manufacturing (automotive) sector—a world defined by rigid timelines and technical precision- this challenge is even more acute. True engagement is…
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Quick 5 Interview with Birla Fertility & IVF’s Ankita Anushree
In the rapidly expanding world of healthcare and specialized fertility services, HR is the heartbeat of organizational success. This week, our Quick 5 Interview Series features Ankita Anushree, Senior Manager – Human Resources at Birla Fertility & IVF (CK Birla Healthcare). With over a decade of experience across the automotive, edtech, and healthcare sectors, Ankita…
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Quick 5 Interview with Genpact’s Dr. Arushi Grover
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global professional services, the role of HR has shifted from a back-office function to a strategic engine of digital transformation. This week, our Quick 5 Interview Series features Dr. Arushi Grover, Assistant Vice President of HR at Genpact. A winner of the MAW 2026 Pioneer Category, Dr. Grover is…
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