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Jasmin Pillay

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Director, HR Consulting - South Europe, Middle East & Africa & Israel at Microsoft
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Jasmin Pillay is a strategic HR leader at Microsoft, specializing in accelerating enterprise-wide transformation and continuous improvement. She holds an MBA from Henley Business School and is described by colleagues as passionate, resilient, and diligent, with expertise in leveraging AI, data, and technology to empower high-performing teams across diverse geographies.

Outside of her corporate role, Jasmin values the people who keep her grounded and grateful. She has a deep sense of appreciation for lifes challenges and the opportunities they present for learning and growth, reflecting a strong sense of personal resilience and introspection.

Unique fact: About five years ago, Jasmin began to lose her hearing, an experience that changed her world and perspective on what she has gained back.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director, HR Consulting - South Europe, Middle East & Africa & Israel
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Priorities

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HR Transformation
Her entire career, particularly at Microsoft and PETRONAS, has focused on driving global HR transformation through digital enablement and future-ready operating models.
AI in HR
Her professional headline explicitly states she focuses on empowering teams through the strategic use of People, AI, Data & Technology.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Director, HR Consulting - South Europe, Middle East & Africa & Israel
Microsoft
11-2023 - 6-2025
Director, HR Consulting - Central Europe, South East Europe, Middle East, Africa & Israel
Microsoft
7-2021 - 10-2023
Director, HR Consulting - Middle East & Africa
Microsoft
9-2015 - 9-2018
Global HR Functional Lead (HR Information Systems)
PETRONAS Lubricants International
9-2012 - 9-2018
Head, Human Resources (Africa & Middle East)
PETRONAS Lubricants International
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Jasmin Pillay takes up HR director role in Dubai. Featured in CHRO South Africa
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Jasmin Pillay takes up HR director role in Dubai. Featured in CHRO South Africa
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Education
MBA
Henley Business School
Executive Business Management
Damelin
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