Yann Ong

VP People, APAC

Professional Overview
Yann Ong is an accomplished human resources executive with over 15 years of experience in driving organizational transformation and talent development across the Asia-Pacific region. As the VP People, APAC at Athletic Greens, he is responsible for shaping the company's people strategy and ensuring a thriving, high-performing workforce to support the brand's rapid expansion in the region.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In his current role as VP People, APAC at Athletic Greens, Yann is responsible for leading the company's people and culture initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region. He oversees all aspects of talent management, including recruitment, employee engagement, learning and development, and performance management. Under his leadership, Athletic Greens has built a diverse, highly-skilled team that is crucial to the brand's success in the fast-growing health and wellness industry.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Athletic Greens, Yann held senior HR roles at several respected organizations, including Clarks, The Estée Lauder Companies, and IBM. As the Senior Vice President, HR APAC at Clarks, he drove the company's regional HR strategy and led the transformation of its talent management practices. As the Founder of The Village Source Pte Ltd, Yann leveraged his expertise to provide strategic HR consulting services to clients across various industries.

Academic Background
Yann holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore, where he graduated with distinction. He is also a certified Executive Coach and has completed various leadership development programs to enhance his strategic and people management capabilities.

Areas of Expertise

• Talent management and workforce planning

• Organizational design and change management

• Learning and development program design

• Compensation and benefits strategy

• HR technology and data-driven decision making

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Yann has demonstrated a proven track record of driving positive business outcomes through strategic HR initiatives. At Clarks, he played a pivotal role in aligning the company's talent strategy with its overall business objectives, resulting in improved employee engagement and operational efficiency. As the Founder of The Village Source Pte Ltd, Yann's consulting expertise helped numerous clients optimize their HR practices and enhance their organizational capabilities.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and people-centric approach, Yann Ong is a highly respected HR leader who is poised to make a significant impact on Athletic Greens' continued growth and success in the Asia-Pacific region. His expertise in talent management, organizational development, and HR transformation positions him as a valuable asset in shaping the company's people-focused initiatives and driving long-term sustainable growth.