Speaker's profile

Sheila Bala

Head of Talent Acquisition Malaysia

Standard Chartered Bank

Sheila Bala is a visionary HR leader currently serving as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Standard Chartered Malaysia. With a career spanning across global organisations including HSBC and Shell, Sheila is a recognised expert in talent advisory, driving operational efficiencies, and future-ready workforce strategies.

She is particularly passionate about the “skills-first” agenda, leveraging AI and data to bridge the gap between education and industry. A champion for leadership development and career inclusivity, Sheila is dedicated to re-engineering HR functions into consultative units that drive both business growth and meaningful human impact in the evolving Malaysian market.