With a decade-long tenure as CEO of Compass Edge and prior leadership roles at global luxury hospitality brands like Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Anita Chan brings deep industry insight to her new role. She will continue to oversee Compass Edge while also leading Elegant Hotel Collection’s APAC operations.
With a wealth of global experience in successfully driving large-scale transformational change and recognition for aligning HR strategies with evolving business needs, Susan Catalano joins Omnicom as CPO. In this role, she will play a pivotal role in shaping people’s strategy.
Nanang Chalid, with over two decades of leadership experience, has recently joined ParagonCorp as Director, HR Business Partner. Assuming the role of a Parapreneur, he is committed to redefining HR as a movement rooted in purpose, culture, and talent empowerment.
Before we bid adieu to April 2025, let’s take a look at the top CXO movements that made headlines this month. From L’Oréal Thailand re-welcoming Sawanit Numwong as Head of Talent Acquisition to Prudential Syariah appointing Suryo Sasono as Chief Human Resources Officer, several organisations have brought in new leaders to drive strategic workforce agendas. These appointments reflect a growing focus on building agile, high-performing teams in today’s highly competitive work landscape. Let’s revisit a few of them.
Capt Suresh Bangah brings over 20 years of operational and leadership experience, including more than 14 years in senior management roles. As CEO at AirAsia Philippines, he is committed to strengthening leadership amid ongoing recovery and expansion efforts in the aviation industry.
Kindel Nuno’s role as CHRO at Somnigroup International is effective from May 5, 2025. She will lead the company’s human resources and communications functions. Her people-first approach and deep understanding of retail operations make her well-positioned to influence Somnigroup’s human capital strategy.
Suryo Sasono brings over a decade of experience in HR transformation, organisational development, and people strategy. Before joining Prudential Syariah as CHRO, he was serving as Chief Talent Officer at Bukalapak, where he oversaw human resources across both Indonesian and international markets.
Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond, as co-CEOS at Tenable, will split responsibilities across key workforce and business areas. Vintz will oversee cybersecurity, product innovation, corporate development, and administrative functions, and Thurmond will lead go-to-market teams, including sales, technical support, and customer success, critical touchpoints for both customer experience and employee performance.
Kristin Oliver brings over 15 years of HR leadership experience and is known for her focus on team development and operational alignment. At Hyatt as CHRO, she will be responsible for setting and implementing the company’s global HR strategy, supporting its business goals across regions.
Rodzal Had brings over 20 years of HR leadership experience across the Malaysian automotive and industrial sectors. As Vice President – Human Resource and Administrationat Honda Malaysia, he will focus on talent acquisition, organisational design, employee engagement, and the digital transformation of HR systems.
Hoda Tahoun, with more than 27 years of experience in human capital leadership, brings deep expertise in talent strategy, executive hiring and leadership development. As Chief Talent Officer at Kempinski Hotels, she is committed to creating a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture that empowers employees to thrive in the hospitality space.
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