Speaker's profile

Ushananthini Gunasegaran

Director of Human Resources, Asia Pacific

Speedcast

With over two decades of HR leadership experience across diverse industries, my journey has been driven by a deep passion for people, culture, and organisational excellence. As the Director of Human Resources, Asia Pacific Region for Speedcast, my focus is on transforming HR into a strategic enabler of business success, ensuring alignment between people strategies and organisational objectives.

My expertise spans employee relations, industrial relations, talent development, HR analytics, and compliance management, with a strong track record of leading large-scale HR transformations. Navigating the complexities of workforce planning, organisational change, and employee engagement, I have successfully shaped workplace cultures that foster diversity, inclusion, and high performance.

Partnering closely with business leaders across Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, India, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Israel and the wider APAC region, I play a critical role in influencing executive decision-making, leveraging data-driven insights, HR technology, and analytics to optimise talent strategies. My ability to drive change management initiatives ensures that organisations remain agile, resilient, and future-ready in an evolving business landscape.

Beyond operational HR, my work is deeply rooted in enhancing leadership capabilities, improving employee experience, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Creating an environment where employees feel empowered, valued, and engaged is central to my approach, as I believe that an organisation’s success is ultimately determined by the strength of its people.

Passionate about building high-performing, inclusive workplaces, I continue to champion innovative HR practices that elevate talent, shape workplace cultures, and future-proof organisations for sustainable success.