Thila Suppiah

Thila Suppiah

Regional Senior Manager - HR (APAC) · Smith & Nephew

🏆Top 24 HR Leaders to follow on LinkedIn 🏆 Marketing in Asia - Stellar Impact Circle CxO Awardee💎 G4G (Girls 4 Girls ), Future Lab , ASIA HRM - Mentor 💎HR & Mental Health Advocate💎Speaker💎 As a Senior Manager in HR Consultancy at Smith+Nephew, a global medical technology leader, I manage, train, coach, and motivate individuals across the APAC region. My expertise includes Shared Services, Stakeholder Management, Leadership Development, and Human Resources (HR). I have a proven track record in conflict resolution, performance management, and talent development, having handled complex employee issues, facilitated internal promotions, and managed attrition rates. I have delivered HR solutions to drive culture and engagement across a range of industries, including manufacturing, semiconductor, automotive, logistics, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, legal, automation, and BPO. My passion lies in creating an environment where each team member feels a sense of belonging and empowerment. I also mentor youth and HR practitioners, offering guidance on personal growth and HR practices, while enjoying public speaking and contributing to leadership development.

The impact I want to make

Increase the credibility and integrity of the people and youth in corporate world.

My Expertise

  • Leadership
  • Career Advice
  • Change Management
  • Case Interviews
  • Content Writing
  • HR
  • Employer Branding
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • People Culture
  • Career Development
  • People Development
  • Compassion
  • HR Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Conflict Transformation
  • Communication skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organization Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • Community empowerment

Industries I'm familiar with

  • Human Resources
  • Operations
  • Media & Entertainment

Languages

  • Bahasa Malaysia
  • English
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