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Jessica Loretta

Senior General Manager – Human Resources & Corporate Relations

Wipro Unza Malaysia

Jessica Loretta is a distinguished human resources and corporate communication leader with over three decades of experience driving transformative people strategies, organisational culture, and internal communications across diverse multinational and consumer-focused enterprises. She currently holds the role of Senior General Manager – Human Resources & Corporate Communication at Wipro Unza Malaysia, where she leads the end-to-end HR and communications functions for both Wipro Unza and LD Waxson subsidiaries in Malaysia under the Wipro Consumer Care Group.

Jessica’s professional journey is marked by a consistent track record of elevating workforce performance and cultivating dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready organisations. She spent nearly 20 years with Samsung Electronics, where she progressed through various leadership roles, gaining in-depth experience in strategic HR planning, organisational design, and change management in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Following her tenure at Samsung, Jessica joined Munchy’s Food Industries, where she served as HR Lead, overseeing operations across Malaysia, Indonesia, and China. During this time, she spearheaded large-scale workforce initiatives that enhanced cross-border talent development, employee engagement, and performance-based cultures, cementing her reputation as a regional HR thought leader.

Since joining Wipro Unza in 2015, Jessica has been a catalyst for transformation, guiding the organisation through critical shifts in talent strategy, leadership development, and HR digitalisation. Her contributions include transitioning HR from a transactional function to a strategic partner, implementing progressive workplace practices, and embedding a culture of collaboration, accountability, and agility.

Under her leadership, Wipro Unza has launched award-winning employer branding and employee engagement initiatives that have earned multiple HR accolades, reinforcing the company’s position as an employer of choice.

Jessica’s leadership style is grounded in empathy, business alignment, and a deep commitment to people development. She is widely recognised for her strategic foresight, authentic leadership, and ability to inspire high-performing teams. Her core strengths lie in talent resilience, culture transformation, and nurturing leadership pipelines in alignment with evolving business needs.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Jessica is a passionate advocate for knowledge-sharing. She is a regular speaker at universities, as well as a panellist at HR and leadership forums, where she offers practical insights on the future of work, organisational agility, and building human-centred workplaces.

Jessica continues to be a vital voice in shaping the modern HR landscape, championing innovation, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership wherever she leads.

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