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James Tan

Wildcard · DISC type Csi
Vice President Human Resources, Ascott Global Lodging at CapitaLand
📍 Singapore

James Tan is an international senior HR executive and the Vice President of Human Resources for Ascott Global Lodging at CapitaLand. With a Masters from Cornell University, he specializes in talent management and building future-ready workforces across the APAC region. Colleagues describe him as an energetic leader and a great listener.

He is an active participant in industry discussions, recently engaging in roundtables and forums on the future of work. His key takeaways from these events often focus on the practical application of new technologies and concepts within human resources, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Unique fact: James advocates for a novel perspective on automation, suggesting that AI should be treated as an employee to better integrate it into the workforce.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Vice President Human Resources, Ascott Global Lodging
Job Level
Senior
Location
Singapore
Personality Overview

How James shows up

ROI Driven
Requires Proof
Curious But Skeptical

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions

Priorities

Topics James cares about

AI in HR
He recently attended and posted takeaways from two different events focused on AI, automation, and the future of the workforce, showing a strong current interest.
Leadership & Culture
Identifies himself as a keynote speaker on this topic and is recognized by peers for his leadership and ability to foster collaboration and a positive corporate culture.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Vice President Human Resources, Ascott Global Lodging
CapitaLand
4-2019 - 8-2023
Regional Director of Human Resources - South east Asia Pacific
Radisson
7-2016 - 4-2019
Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding - Asia Pacific excluding China
Club Med
10-2014 - 7-2016
Head of Learning and Development China
JLL/Jones Lang LaSalle
6-2013 - 10-2014
Director of HR
Marriott International
In the press

Media appearances

Ascott's Multi‑Typology Strategy – News Release. Featured in CapitaLand Investor Relations
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Education
2007 - 2008
Master of Hospitality Management
Cornell University
2001 - 2004
Bachelor
National University of Singapore
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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