Laurence Yap
Laurence's extensive industry knowledge and exceptional business acumen make him a sought-after expert in the field of organization development. Over the past 25 years, he has been dedicated to driving strategic management, enhancing business processes, promoting team integration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Through his expertise in OD, Laurence has facilitated constructive dialogue sessions that have led to the identification of innovative solutions for various business units. Additionally, he actively contributes to talent management, succession planning, and the formulation of corporate learning strategies, ensuring organizations have the necessary tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
During his tenure as the Assistant General Manager of Learning and Organization Development at Berjaya Corporation Berhad from July 2018 to December 2021, Laurence played a pivotal role in driving the company's learning and development initiatives. Leveraging his skills in communication, career management, and learning management systems, he successfully enhanced talent development programs to ensure employees had the necessary skills and competencies to excel in their roles. Laurence actively participated in the hiring process of HR team members, ensuring the recruitment of top-notch talent. Moreover, he efficiently managed the performance appraisal process, providing valuable feedback to employees and fostering a culture of continuous growth and development.
Laurence's experience as the Head of HR at Dexon Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd from August 2016 to February 2018 further solidified his expertise in human resources management. During his tenure, Laurence implemented various initiatives to improve performance management and introduced digital HR practices to streamline HR processes. Through his talent management and succession planning strategies, he contributed to the development of a high-performing workforce, ensuring that the organization had a robust pipeline of capable leaders to drive future growth. Laurence's ability to cultivate an engaging work environment and provide coaching to HR and business leaders on people-related matters played a crucial role in creating a positive and productive workplace culture.
At Forest City - Country Garden Pacificview, Laurence served as the HR Director, overseeing critical areas such as legal and compliance practices, human resources communication, staffing, and employee development. With his keen attention to detail, Laurence ensured the organization remained in compliance with all human resource audits and regulations. His active involvement in the HR team member selection process led to the acquisition of top talent, contributing to the organization's overall success. Laurence also played a key role in managing the performan
