HRIS: SAP HR, Workday, Success Factors
Amor Villalon
Director & Head, Organization And Culture
Summary
Talent Management | Organizational Design | Culture Transformation | M&A Integration
Results-driven HR executive with 20+ years of experience driving large-scale workforce optimization, leadership development, and change initiatives for Fortune 500 and high-growth firms (13,000–30,000 employees) across Asia Pacific. Proven ability to align talent strategy with business growth, leveraging data-driven OD interventions to boost productivity (50%), engagement (20%+), and cost efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Director & Head of Organization & Culture
NTUC FAIRPRICE GROUP
Singapore
03.2025 - Current
- Supported the launch of FairPrice Group's refreshed Mission, Vision, and Purpose, aligning leadership and employees with the 2030 strategy.
- Driving implementation of Growth Mindset in Action, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across teams.
- Leading senior leadership transitions, ensuring smooth onboarding and alignment with business goals.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Director & Head of Talent Management, Learning & Organization Development
NTUC FAIRPRICE GROUP
Singapore
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Led the Growth Mindset program, transforming leadership behaviors and operations, resulting in process efficiencies and cost savings.
- Strengthened leadership pipeline for a 13,000+ workforce, achieving a double-digit increase in internal mobility
- Co-designed the leadership framework and launched executive development programs in collaboration with leading business schools and coaching providers for top regional leaders.
- Directed a performance management transformation, fostering a results-oriented work culture.
- Equipped HRBPs with Change Management skills to support successful implementation and high adoption of HR projects.
Head of People Operations for Asia Pacific
CBRE Asia Pacific
Singapore
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Led critical leadership transition, ensuring continuity of HR services for 29,000 employees across fourteen countries.
- Improved HR service levels (SLA) by 50%, optimizing workforce management and employee relations.
- Championed data-driven HR solutions, enhancing decision-making and business agility.
- Provided HR integration and M&A support for newly acquired businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
- Provided integration support for M&A transactions in Australia and New Zealand.
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
SM INVESTMENTS CORPORATION
Manila, Philippines
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Led enterprise-wide organizational design initiatives across five portfolio companies, supporting 30,000 workforce, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
- Directed multiple M&A integrations, securing talent retention and cultural consistency.
- Managed large-scale transformation programs to optimize operational efficiency and employee engagement.
- Developed workforce optimization strategies, driving efficiency and achieving multi-million cost savings.
- Strengthened union partnerships, improving labor negotiations and fostering positive employee relations.
Vice President, Human Resources, Asia Pacific
BRIGHTSTAR CORPORATION (Asia Pacific)
Singapore
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Designed and implemented an employee engagement program, increasing regional engagement scores.
- Streamlined shared services operations, driving a 50% increase in productivity and cost efficiencies.
- Led successful M&A integrations, ensuring smooth transitions and high top-talent retention.
- Employee Relations - supported successful discussions with union members and employee representatives in various locations (Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Australia, and India).
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Commercial HR Lead
MICROSOFT ASIA PACIFIC
Singapore
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Enhanced succession planning and talent mobility, improving leadership readiness across revenue-generating teams.
- Successfully recruited diverse talent from across the globe to fill critical technical positions in APAC, particularly during the expansion of the Azure cloud business.
- Led HR transformation for Enterprise Global Account Management, optimizing structures and cost savings.
- Facilitated succession planning and talent mobility for the commercial group (revenue producing business units).
Vice President, Regional HR
FUJITSU ASIA PTE LTD
Singapore
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Business Transformation: Partnered with business leaders to support critical transformation programs and strategic initiatives, contributing to increased efficiency, cost savings and successful project launches.
- M&A Integration: Led successful integration of newly acquired businesses across Southeast Asia, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment of people, culture, and processes.
- Employee Relations - managed smooth negotiations and discussions with employee representatives in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
- Transformation: Spearheaded the reorganization initiative at the Shared Service Centers (SSC) in the Philippines and Malaysia, streamlining operations and driving a 60% increase in productivity, resulting in cost savings and improved service delivery.
Regional Director for Organization Capability & Development
FUJITSU ASIA PTE LTD
02.2010 - 02.2013
- Designed and executed organization-wide talent strategies to strengthen succession planning, leadership development, and workforce capability, increasing engagement scores and internal mobility.
- Led organizational assessments across Asia, identifying key structural and cultural challenges and developing targeted solutions for business growth and efficiency.
- Developed enterprise-wide learning and OD programs, driving skill-building, increased productivity, and retention through strategic partnerships with top institutions.
- Spearheaded performance management transformation, embedding data-driven methodologies to ensure goal alignment, leadership effectiveness, and a high-performance culture.
Human Resources Director
Microsoft Philippines, Inc.
12.2006 - 12.2009
- Led large-scale organization transformation initiatives to optimize business productivity and operational efficiency.
- Implemented employee engagement & branding strategies, enhancing talent attraction, succession planning, and retention.
- Championed data-driven OD interventions, which contributed to Microsoft Philippines being awarded 'Employer of the Year' by the Asian CSR Awards.
Commercial HR Lead
Wyeth Philippines, Inc. (Merged with Pfizer & Nestlé)
05.2003 - 12.2006
- Directed change management initiatives to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and operational alignment, achieving industry-leading engagement scores.
- Led OD strategies in commercial & manufacturing sectors, improving business performance and ensuring market competitiveness.
- Partnered with leadership and workforce representatives in labor negotiations to ensure sustainable employee relations.
Learning & Organization Development Manager
Wyeth Philippines, Inc. (Merged with Pfizer & Nestlé)
04.2000 - 04.2003
- Founded Wyeth Academy, developing workforce capability through structured learning programs and strategic partnerships with premier institutions globally.
- Designed and deployed leadership development frameworks, supporting workforce agility and effectiveness through data-backed initiatives.
- Championed high-impact OD solutions to enhance organizational resilience and performance.
Education
Master’s - Organizational Development & Enterprise Leadership
Ancilla – SAIDI
AIM EXCEL Management Development Program - undefined
Asian Institute of Management
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Centro Escolar University
Skills
Strategic OD Leadership
Certification
Gallup Strength Finder
Software
Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel
Methodologies: Agile HR, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Change Management
Websites
Timeline
Director & Head of Organization & Culture
NTUC FAIRPRICE GROUP
03.2025 - Current
Korn Ferry Leadership Potential
03-2024
Korn Ferry Leadership Solution
02-2024
Neuroleadership Brain Based Coaching
01-2024
Director & Head of Talent Management, Learning & Organization Development
NTUC FAIRPRICE GROUP
10.2022 - 02.2025
Head of People Operations for Asia Pacific
CBRE Asia Pacific
02.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
SM INVESTMENTS CORPORATION
07.2018 - 02.2022
Vice President, Human Resources, Asia Pacific
BRIGHTSTAR CORPORATION (Asia Pacific)
12.2016 - 07.2018
Commercial HR Lead
MICROSOFT ASIA PACIFIC
06.2015 - 12.2016
Vice President, Regional HR
FUJITSU ASIA PTE LTD
04.2013 - 12.2015
Regional Director for Organization Capability & Development
FUJITSU ASIA PTE LTD
02.2010 - 02.2013
HOGAN Assessment
01-2010
Brain Based Exec Coaching
01-2009
Human Resources Director
Microsoft Philippines, Inc.
12.2006 - 12.2009
DISC Certified
01-2004
Commercial HR Lead
Wyeth Philippines, Inc. (Merged with Pfizer & Nestlé)
05.2003 - 12.2006
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
01-2003
DDI - Targeted Selection and Leadership Development
01-2001
Learning & Organization Development Manager
Wyeth Philippines, Inc. (Merged with Pfizer & Nestlé)
04.2000 - 04.2003
Gallup Strength Finder
03-1999
AIM EXCEL Management Development Program - undefined
Asian Institute of Management
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Centro Escolar University
Master’s - Organizational Development & Enterprise Leadership
Ancilla – SAIDI
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