Stephen Tjoa

HR futurist and pathfinder advocating for people-centred and empathetic leadership

Stephen Tjoa is an experienced people professional with more than 30 years of extensive local and international experience in HR operations, consulting and organisational development in the financial and professional services industry.

He is an innovative problem solver and thought leader in the people space.

Stephen has served the larger community by serving on not-for-profit boards such as the Employer Alliance, REACH Singapore, Singapore Chinese Orchestra and the Chinese Development Assistance Council.

More recently, he has served as the Chairman of the Singapore Polytechnic Business School Advisory Board and Singapore Chapter of the Student Social Entrepreneurship organization, Enactus.

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Key Points for Stephen Tjoa

Stephen Tjoa has over three-decades of human capital experience in the professional services industry after having retired from a global Big Four firm, KPMG, as a Partner and HR leader for the Singapore firm.
Possesses both consulting, strategic and operational experience in the talent agenda, especially in identifying unique interventions in the employee lifecycle and optimizing the employee experience.
His strength lies in the development and delivery of people and transformational solutions, with a specific emphasis on the recruitment, development, management and retention of talent.
Has served in not-for-profit advisory boards for the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, the Chinese Development Assistance Council, the Employer Alliance Group, and as Chairman of the Singapore Polytechnic Business School Advisory Board.

Topics for Stephen Tjoa

Preserving dignity, diversity and development in the era of disruption and digitization
Practical insights on the employee life-cycle, people agenda and future trends in HR
Building trust, purpose and values based people culture for human potential organisations

Testimonials for Stephen Tjoa

He is highly respected for his professionalism, tenacity, great interpersonal skills and a strong passion to drive excellence.
Chairman
Intel Wise Group

Stephen is an inspirational professional of people and leadership development.
Country Head
CPA Australia, Singapore

Stephen is one of the most open-minded professionals…stems from his innate ability to relate to people of all ages or backgrounds.
Global Thought-Leader
Multigenerational Workforce Dynamics

Not only has great technical skills in HR management and leadership development, but is also capable of providing solid business insights.
Partner
AMROP

Stephen brings a rare blend of forward thinking, technical excellence and a common sense approach to his leadership.
Chief Talent Officer, Global Head of People
Prescient Healthcare Group