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connecting people to business strategies

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Global Director, People & Culture | International SOS
Author of How to Grow to 100 Without a Single HR

Aaron Lim is an award-winning, multidisciplinary HR leader based in Singapore with over 15 years of global experience driving impactful people strategies across tech, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as the Global Director of People & Culture at International SOS, Aaron oversees culture transformation, leadership development, and talent strategies spanning over 90 countries.

Aaron is widely recognised for his strategic influence across multinational corporations, high-growth startups, and SMEs throughout Southeast Asia. His approach blends big-picture thinking with deep operational expertise, making him a trusted advisor to executives navigating growth, disruption, and organisational change.
 

His previous roles include:

  • Group HR Director, Park Hotel Group

  • Regional HR Director, Southeast Asia, KLOOK Travel Technology

  • Country HR Business Lead, ZALORA

  • HR Business Partner, Marks & Spencer / Robinsons

  • Regional Talent Management, Robinsons & Co.

  • Senior Employee Engagement, International SOS
     

Aaron returned to International SOS after a decade, bringing with him a fresh, people-first perspective focused on inclusion, empathy, and sustainable performance. He is a strong advocate for embedding purpose and care at the heart of the employee experience.

A published author and sought-after speaker, Aaron regularly shares insights on organisational culture, leadership, and the future of work. He is known for his authentic storytelling, data-informed perspectives, and ability to inspire leaders to lead with both heart and strategy.



His HR experiences include:

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About Aaron Lim
HR Business Partnership

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- Organisational Design
- Management Coaching
Organisational Behaviour
- Performance Management
- Employee Experience

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Talent Management
- Succession Planning
- Manpower Planning
- Performance management
- Talent Acquisition
- Career Development

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Learning & Development
- Development Strategies
- Learning Needs Evaluation
- Career Path Development
- Leadership Development
- Design & Training Delivery
and more ...
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Trekked to Everest Base Camp (EBC) in 2019
Singapore Youth Flying Club

- First Solo with 19.5 flying hours
Republic of Singapore Air Force

- Outstanding Serviceman of the Year
TAFEP Award
- Outstanding Inclusive Workplace Culture

HRM Award
- Nominated HRM Young Achiever of the Year
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About Aaron

Award-winning Senior HR Leader with over 15 years of diverse, cross-sector experience spanning multinational corporations, SMEs, and startups. A commercially driven innovator in the People space, known for delivering strategic and impactful HR solutions.

 

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