MEENACHI KANNAN
Penang
Summary
seasoned hr/learning & development head (sea) with extensive experience leading regional hr operations and l&d strategies across southeast asia, aligning people agendas with business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance. proven track record in organisational transformation, change management, and talent management, including leadership development, succession planning, and capability building for diverse functions and markets. recognised for strong communication skills, people management, and problem resolution, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction and employee experience through data-driven policies, high-performance culture initiatives, and scalable learning frameworks. seeking to further drive regional impact by strengthening leadership pipelines and future-ready workforce capabilities in dynamic, growth-focused organisations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR/Learning & Development Head (SEA)
Capgemini Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
08.2024 - Current
- Develop and execute regional L&D strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead organizational capability building and talent development initiatives.
- Drive leadership development and succession planning across SEA markets.
- Design and implement learning frameworks, academies, and competency-based pathways.
- Oversee instructional design, digital learning platforms, and blended learning models.
- Customize programs for diverse functions (e.g., tech, marketing, operations) and cultural contexts.
- Collaborate with HRBPs, business leaders, and country heads to assess needs and align learning outcomes.
- Influence senior leadership on L&D priorities and ROI.
- Southeast Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Taiwan, Australia, Korea and Malaysia)
Human Resources Head SEA
Capgemini Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
04.2019 - 08.2024
- Established, enforced, and updating policies to keep business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
- Participating in activities involved with organizational transformation, implementation and successfully monitoring employees' welfares with corporate structure.
- Delivering exceptional client experiences with hand-on leadership of front-line associated with top management.
- Lead HR operations across SEA countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines.
- Align regional HR strategies with global business objectives and local market needs.
- Serve as a senior advisor to regional leadership on all people-related matters.
- Drive organizational transformation, change management, and capability building.
- Champion leadership development, succession planning, and team effectiveness.
- Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven culture.
- Southeast Asia (Singapore, Australia, Korea and Malaysia)
Human Resources Shared Services Head, Manager
Continental Tyre Sdn Bhd
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Oversaw creation of strategic models for diverse accounts with strong focus on ensuring compliance with requirements, preferences and mission.
- Served key contributors in all phases of artistic concept design, collaborating with key strategists to increase the quality of services and the final content.
- Creating communication strategies to meet the client objectives.
- Advised managers on organizational policies matters and recommend the best solutions based on the needed changes.
- Conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitude towards organizational objectives.
Human Resources Regional, Director
Luxoft Malaysia Sdn Bhd
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed processes and metrics that supported achievement of organizations business goals.
- Worked with Global Management team to devise and update policies based on changing industry and social trends in the current market.
- Strengthen traceability by developing organization systems for records, report and agenda.
- Kept abreast of latest hiring trends and recommended enhancements that would challenge and refine the recruitment and sourcing process.
- Decreased the project gaps by successfully mentoring staffs on the best practices and protocol while monitoring performance quality control for corrective action planning.
- Applied comprehensive understanding of HR principles and employment laws and regulations to provide counselling to all the Departments and develop all type of policies.
- Understand the APAC countries HR policies and guide the head on track to help the process running smoothly.
- Managed employees across compensation, benefits, wellness and safety, HRIS payroll, information and data division to ensure optimal productivity.
Human Resources, TA
Osram Malaysia Sdn Bhd
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Develop a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring plans strategy.
- Design, plan and execute employer branding activities.
- Responsible for Team performance level and the meeting the SLA timeline.
- Lead, oversee and supervise members of the recruiting team.
- Determine HR and recruit KPI's.
- Face the escalations and provide the solution plans.
- Plan the procedure for improving the candidate experiences.
- Reviews employment applications and background check procedures and process.
Branch Manager
Intelek Sdn Bhd
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Overseeing the branch team's performance.
- Responsible for the Profit & Loss of the Branch.
- Provide consultations to clients on hiring methods.
- Involved in business development to increase the number of clients.
Consulting Manager
Kelly Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
04.2010 - 03.2015
- Developed strategies and methods to clarify people philosophies and desired behaviors.
- Streamline processes dealing with development and succession methodology.
Education
MBA -
Asia E University (AEU)
01.2015
Skills
- Communication skills
- People management
- Problem resolution
- Customer satisfaction
- Regulatory compliance
- Hiring and retention
- Leadership development
- Organizational transformation
- Change management
- Talent management
Certification
HRDF Certified Trainer
Accomplishments
- Regional HR Transformation: Integrated HR operations across SEA, improving efficiency and reducing admin workload by 30%.
- Talent & Engagement Growth: Boosted internal promotions by 40%, reduced high-potential turnover by 25%, and improved engagement by 20%.
- Compliance & Cost Savings: Achieved 100% compliance, optimized vendor contracts, and generated €250K annual savings.
- AI-Driven Learning Impact: Implemented an AI-powered LMS, increasing course completion by 45% and enabling 60% of employees to gain digital/AI certifications.
- Leadership & Development Innovation: Enhanced succession planning by 30%, optimized learning ROI by 25%, and increased mentoring participation by 50%.
Timeline
HR/Learning & Development Head (SEA)
Capgemini Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
08.2024 - Current
Human Resources Head SEA
Capgemini Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
04.2019 - 08.2024
Human Resources Shared Services Head, Manager
Continental Tyre Sdn Bhd
07.2018 - 03.2019
Human Resources Regional, Director
Luxoft Malaysia Sdn Bhd
01.2017 - 03.2018
Human Resources, TA
Osram Malaysia Sdn Bhd
06.2016 - 12.2016
Branch Manager
Intelek Sdn Bhd
03.2015 - 09.2015
Consulting Manager
Kelly Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
04.2010 - 03.2015
MBA -
Asia E University (AEU)