Hi, I’m
SHASH SHASHIKALA NAMBIAR RAMA NAMBIAR
Summary
Talent engagement leader with 20+ years of experience across Asia Pacific and global recruitment, driving end-to-end talent strategies from sourcing and assessment to negotiations, offer management, and employer branding. Skilled in building impactful talent attraction strategies and optimizing recruitment lifecycles to deliver measurable business outcomes. Nearly a decade of business development expertise in the executive search industry, specializing in Asia Pacific markets. Adept at partnering with stakeholders across functions to align talent strategies with organizational goals.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Frost & Sullivan Inc
Global Director, Talent Acquisition
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Define talent acquisition philosophy and recruitment approach across global offices.
- Lead strategic initiatives in recruitment, talent pipeline development, and employer branding.
- Deliver cost savings and process improvements through streamlined hiring strategies.
- Partner with stakeholders to enhance recruitment governance and candidate experience.
- Strategy Consulting Firm
Frost & Sullivan Inc
Regional Leader, APAC & Europe / APAC
09.2014 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Developed and implemented APAC recruitment strategies, including talent pipeline, employer branding (EVP), and campus engagement programs.
- Managed recruitment for eight offices across nine countries, including executive and confidential hires.
- Led LinkedIn account management globally and optimized Talent Acquisition processes and SOPs.
- Strategy Consulting Firm
Talent2 Sdn Bhd / Allegis Group
Senior Consultant, Human Resource Practice
07.2013 - 08.2014
Job overview
Talent2 Sdn Bhd / Allegis Group
Consultant, Banking & Financial Services
06.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Consultant of the Quarter Q2 2012/2013; achieved largest billing on RM850k package.
Paradigm Search Sdn Bhd
Senior Consultant / Research Consultant
01.2006 - 01.2012
Job overview
Work Solutions HRT Sdn Bhd
Business Development Executive
01.2003 - 01.2005
Job overview
APPCO Sdn Bhd / The Cobra Group
HR Senior Executive / HR Executive
01.2000 - 01.2003
Job overview
Harike & Bekala Sdn Bhd
Search and Logistics Officer
01.1999 - 01.2000
Job overview
YTL Hotels & Properties, Vistana Hotels Kuala Lumpur & Kuantan
Duty Manager / Guest Services Agent
01.1996 - 01.1998
Job overview
Education
HRDCorp
Train-The-Trainer
01.2026
University Overview
University of Ballarat
Masters in Business Management (MBM)
01.2007
University Overview
MIHRM / APFHRM
Certified Talent Development Manager
01.2018
University Overview
Harrison Assessment Accreditation (L1 & L2)
01.2018
University Overview
YTL Hotels & Properties
Train-The-Trainer
01.1997
University Overview
Kolej Damansara Utama (KDU)
Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
01.1996
University Overview
Convent Bukit Nenas
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
01.1993
University Overview
Professional Highlights
Professional Highlights
- Reduced global cost per hire by 54% by shifting from agency-based recruitment to an in-house model., 2024-01-01
- Accelerated hiring turnaround time across 38 countries through process standardization., 2024-01-01
- Doubled Iskandar office headcount from 75 → 150 in 1 year., 2024-01-01
- Implemented a Management Associate Program, successfully attracting high-potential talent., 2024-01-01
- Led ATS and candidate assessment tool migration, improving recruitment efficiency and quality., 2024-01-01
- Developed Independent Contractor database, providing immediate talent fulfillment., 2024-01-01
- Consistently achieved multi-million RM billings in executive search roles., 2024-01-01
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
- Adventure & sports: hiking, HIIT, Jazzercise
- Community involvement: youth and elderly programs with Swami Sivananda Ashram
- Cooking and entrepreneurship: Co-founder of Tara’s Sweet Moments
Certification
- Train-the-Trainer Accredited Trainer, HRD Corporation - 2026
Timeline
Global Director, Talent Acquisition
Frost & Sullivan Inc
10.2022 - Current
Regional Leader, APAC & Europe / APAC
Frost & Sullivan Inc
09.2014 - 09.2022
Senior Consultant, Human Resource Practice
Talent2 Sdn Bhd / Allegis Group
07.2013 - 08.2014
Consultant, Banking & Financial Services
Talent2 Sdn Bhd / Allegis Group
06.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Consultant / Research Consultant
Paradigm Search Sdn Bhd
01.2006 - 01.2012
Business Development Executive
Work Solutions HRT Sdn Bhd
01.2003 - 01.2005
HR Senior Executive / HR Executive
APPCO Sdn Bhd / The Cobra Group
01.2000 - 01.2003
Search and Logistics Officer
Harike & Bekala Sdn Bhd
01.1999 - 01.2000
Duty Manager / Guest Services Agent
YTL Hotels & Properties, Vistana Hotels Kuala Lumpur & Kuantan
01.1996 - 01.1998
HRDCorp
Train-The-Trainer
University of Ballarat
Masters in Business Management (MBM)
MIHRM / APFHRM
Certified Talent Development Manager
Harrison Assessment Accreditation (L1 & L2)
YTL Hotels & Properties
Train-The-Trainer
Kolej Damansara Utama (KDU)
Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
Convent Bukit Nenas
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)