Speaker's profile

Daniel Ng

Head, People

MahSing

Daniel Ng Kok Hoe is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience driving people strategies across APAC, with a focus on talent development, organisational transformation, and strategic HR business partnering. He has held senior HR roles in multinational companies such as Honeywell, Henkel, and Mah Sing Group, with regional responsibilities spanning ASEAN, Greater China, India, Korea, Japan, and ANZ.

Daniel has successfully led large-scale HR initiatives including mergers & acquisitions, digital HR transformation, and shared services centralisation. He is recognised for building HR functions from the ground up, most notably establishing the full HR setup for Mah Sing’s healthcare manufacturing business within months. His leadership approach blends strategic foresight with operational rigour, enabling business-aligned, high-impact HR outcomes.

He is a recipient of multiple HR awards, including recognition from Malaysia’s MITI and Honeywell Global, and has contributed to industry discussions. A licensed counsellor, Daniel brings strong coaching capabilities and a deep understanding of cultural dynamics to his leadership, making him a trusted advisor to business leaders across the region.