SINGAPORE – September 20, 2013 – Y&R Group promoted Yee Poh Ling to Senior Vice President, Global HR Asia Pacific, as announced by William J. Manfredi, Executive Vice President Global Talent Management.
Yee joined Y&R Group in October 2009 from ESPN Star Sports, and quickly became the driving force behind the companies’ talent management and regional programs.
“In my career I have worked with many HR managers. However, Poh Ling has redefined the definition of HR professional with her relentless work ethic, accessibility, can do attitude and her ability to represent and carry out the overall global talent strategy across their regions. This promotion is testament to our ongoing focus on Asia Pacific,” Manfredi said, commenting on the promotion.
As Regional HR Director, Yee has dual responsibility for both Y&R and Wunderman networks across Asia. She was instrumental in the launch of the Zed Academy which began in Singapore and she drove the collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board in creating, and gaining financial sponsorship for, the Zed Graduate Program.
For her part, Yee Poh Ling said the company’s talent management programs across the region continue to grow. "I look forward to driving our initiatives to the next levels and to further enhancing our partnerships with Asian schools and universities,” she said.
She remains based in the Group’s regional Headquarters in Singapore, reporting to William Manfredi and regional network heads Y&R Asia President Matthew Godfrey and Wunderman Asia Pacific President Stephane Faggianelli.
